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How to Identify Mold Under Carpet Before It Spreads
Why Hidden Mold Under Carpet Is a Serious Problem If you have ever pulled back a corner of carpet in a basement or a room that has smelled musty for weeks, you know the sinking feeling when you spot dark stains on the subfloor. That discoloration is often the first visible clue of carpet mold. But what about the areas you cannot see? Mold can grow under carpet for months before you notice any change in the carpet's surface. By the time you smell that earthy, damp odor, the