The Dry Home

Does Carpet Mold Linger in the Air After the Carpet Is Gone?

By @thedryhome

If you have removed water-damaged carpet because of mold, you might expect the air quality problem to disappear with the old flooring. Unfortunately, the answer is not that simple. Mold spores are lightweight and can settle into areas far beyond the carpet itself. Once the carpet is gone, those spores may still circulate, especially if the underlying materials were not addressed. The short answer is yes: carpet mold can affect indoor air quality even after the carpet is remo