carpet pad mold 10

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If you've noticed a musty smell in a room, peeling up a corner of the carpet might reveal dark splotches on the pad underneath. That's mold, often from moisture trapped beneath the carpet, and it's more than just unsightly—it can worsen allergies and damage your floors over time.