Signs That Your Carpet Has Mold

Mold is very serious problem that can occur at any damp place inside the house. And carpets are most prone to it. Mold spreads quickly and sometimes most of the home owners are not aware of mold infestation.

However one can recognize their presence by signs that they leave. Here are a few tips that can help you identify their presence on and below the carpets:

• Odor

Typically, not all types of molds can be detected, they may grow at the backside of the carpets, edges and even on the surface. During their growth stage, they produce a musty smell that is different from the regular smell present in houses and can easily be detected by human sniffers. If your nose catches such smell mainly around your installed carpets, it is likely that your carpets have mold infestation.

• Black Dust

Molds during their reproductive phase produce spores that turn black on maturity. It can be visible as black dust, if you see such black, lose dust on the carpets or around, it is sure that there is mold infestation.

• Allergies

Spores, in form of black dust, are highly allergic and cause irritation within the respiratory tract. If anyone inside the house is showing a triggered response to allergies or is suffering from acute allergy attacks, then rest assured, there is a presence of mold.

• Dampness

If there is leakage in your house or if you feel that your carpets are wet, then it is likely that mold will develop. Dampness provide the spores their favorite environment to flourish, they grow at a faster rate than any other favorable condition.

• Carpet Discoloration

As already stated, molds feed on Fibers, papers, etc. So if any time you feel that that your carpets are losing color and appearing faded, check them quickly for the growth of molds.

• Mold Detection Kits

Other than these tips, you can also take help of readymade detection kits that give 100% authorized results. Such kits are also available at the local carpet cleaning service providers Canberra.

• Professional Inspectors

Take help of Professional Carpet Cleaning in Canberra if you cannot identify mold. Professional investigators with their experience can let you know whether your carpet really has mold infestation or not.

Moulds silently destroy all your belongings, thus if you find the above signs get assured that mould has slowly crept inside your house. Call Kangaroo Cleaning Services for further help. We also can remove cigarette smell from your mattress foam.