If you have mold in your carpet, you might wonder how much you should worry. How did mold get there? And how can you tell? Here's everything you need to know about carpet mold.

Mold grows in moisture. If you have water in your carpet, mold can start growing in as little as 24 to 48 hours. Whether it's a leak, a burst pipe, or a malfunctioning appliance, any source of water damage can lead to mold growth.

So, how can you tell if you have carpet mold? Here are some helpful signs you might have a problem.

• You see or smell mold. Most homeowners find mold by seeing or smelling it.
• You have unexplained allergy symptoms. Mold can cause irritation of the eyes, nose, lungs, and throat. If you have asthma, mold can even cause more frequent asthma attacks.
• You've had water damage to your carpets. Even if you don't see or smell mold, and aren't feeling symptoms of breathing in mold spores, water damage is a huge risk factor for mold.

Mold is persistent enough that it's worth getting a professional to help the first time. Carpet mold is sometimes hard to see or hidden under the carpet. A professional mold inspector can detect mold with special tools, like moisture meters. Once mold is found, professionals can go through a specialized process called mold remediation to remove mold from your carpets. A professional mold remediator will contain, treat, and remove the mold completely. This ensures the mold will not grow back, which is especially important in a hard-to-monitor place, like beneath a carpet.

At BioClean, our experienced technicians are experts in mold inspection and remediation. If you suspect you have mold in your carpet, we can help. Contact us today for a free mold inspection!