In home mold removal, carpet is one of the items that must be thoroughly checked. Basically, it is susceptible to mold growth no matter where it is placed. Though it is generally useful, once infested by molds it can be a threat to human health.

Carpet mold removal can be said as not an easy work. It requires a lot and even rigorous work. If the infestation is so severe, the carpet is even needed to be replaced than to keep it and serve as carrier of mold risks. However, mold removal can still be implemented on a carpet if the mold is not yet too destructive.

Here are the steps of an effective mold removal from carpet.

• Thoroughly inspect the mold damage on the carpet. Based on that, decide if you needed to just replace the carpet or not. If you do need to replace the carpet, make sure you throw the old one in a sealed garbage bag to keep the spores from scattering.

• Locate and fix carpet mold growth sources. It could be a wall leak or any other water or high humidity related causes.

• Remove the carpet from where it is and lay it on a flat surface for the mold removal process.

• Execute the mold removal process using a mold removal product or a solution of water and detergent. Use whichever you think is more effective. Before you start the process though, wear protective gear and have the room sealed.

• Clean tack strips below the carpet as they can also be mold infested.

• After cleaning molds from the carpet, place it back only when you are sure that the area is stripped of molds and that the carpet is completely dry.

As an item that is very susceptible to mold growth, a carpet must always be thoroughly checked. It must always be kept dry and clean to last long and have its purpose well-served. And if done properly, mold removal will not only save the carpet itself but also the entire house and everybody living in it from possible health risks.