11 Jun How to Detect Mold in Your Carpets

One of the biggest fears a homeowner can have when it comes to owning carpet is the presence of mold. In a time where health issues and allergies run rampant, hidden mold can pose an undesirable threat to you and your family’s health. At Steamer’s Carpet Care we’re professionals when it comes to carpets and we can help you with some tips on how to detect mold when it’s hiding:

• Visible Mold Growth on Carpet — A little known fact is that mold will only become apparent in carpets when it reaches its most advanced stages of growth. If you are able to actually see mold growing, you’ve already experienced some severe growth in your household. Additionally, if you are suspicious of the presence of mold, you should check both sides of your carpet both the visible side and the under side—mold often hides in the latter and is undetectable on the surface until it’s too late.

• Mildew-esque Odor — One mode of identifying mold is the presence of a strange musty, damp smelling odor coming from your carpet. If you think this fills the criteria of a household odor you may want to invest in a mold testing kit.

• Wet or Damp Carpets — If you notice a patch of carpet that is chronically wet or damp, then it’s possible that a leak has sprung somewhere in your piping creating this wet spot. These are perfect environments for the rapid growth of mold in your home.

• Increased Prevalence of Respiratory Problems — If you or someone in your family begins to start experiencing allergies, asthma, or other respiratory-resembling health issues the source might be a case of hidden mold in your carpets. If so, look into having your home tested for mold.

Steamer’s Carpet Care always utilizes some of the most powerful air movers in the business to ensure that your carpet won’t be wet and attract mold after a cleaning. If you have more questions regarding mold in your home or would like to schedule an appointment for your home’s carpet cleaning contact Steamer’s Carpet Care today.