Signs of Hidden Carpet Mold and How to Inspect for It
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You might notice a musty smell, dark spots on baseboards, or warped flooring near vents and leaky pipes. Get a flashlight and look under carpets with a moisture meter; white or greenish patches of mold often hide near edges. Peel back a corner and sniff—if it smells damp and foul, you have hidden mold. Check crawl spaces and behind furniture for black speckling or a fuzzy white coating that signals growth.