Molds are an element of the natural environment. They reproduce with the help of spores that hang in the air, attached to particles of dust. You are likely to find them in every home, particularly those that lie in areas that have a hot and humid atmosphere. However, it is not harmful up to a certain point. Mold can prove to be dangerous and create problems when they start growing on surfaces. Several factors lead to the formation and spread of mold such as lack of proper ventilation, hot and humid weather, as well as organic surfaces such as concrete, drywall, bricks, wood, upholstery, curtains, and carpets. When mold spores attach to moist organic surfaces in improperly ventilated rooms, they form colonies and start growing rapidly. Unless you take immediate action to eradicate them totally, they will spread all over your room and cause illness such as respiratory problems to old persons and kids.

Should you try the removal process yourself?
The internet is full of doing it yourself videos that instruct you how to remove molds. However, persons who lack the basic knowledge about these fungal growths make most of these videos. Many of them suggest the viewers damp a cloth with a solution of water and bleaching powder (which releases chlorine) on the affected area of the carpet (the dark patches in your carpet are likely mold colonies). However, by doing so, you will damage the carpet permanently, as nascent chlorine attacks the organic colors of the carpet. Your immediate task is to lift the carpet, suspend it between two tables, and turn on the air conditioner. This removes humidity from the room and stops mold from propagating further. If you do not have an air conditioner, open the windows and doors of your room to facilitate ventilation.

Time to call the experts
You can rest assured that you will not be able to find all traces of mold in your room, as they might be present in hard to reach areas such on moist wooden or concrete flooring beneath furniture. They also grow under the carpet and even inside walls. Only an individual with years of experience will be able to locate all traces of mold in your room using special equipment such as relative humidity meters and thermal imaging cameras and remove those using special methods and nonabrasive chemicals. Click here to find the best mold removal specialist in your area and request them to send a certified inspector check your rooms. The inspector will provide you with a quote and will start the mold removal process once you give the green signal.