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Understanding and Addressing Mold in Carpet Padding

Why Carpet Padding Becomes a Mold Hotspot Most people think of carpet as the top layer. But the real trouble often starts below, in the carpet pad. That foam or rubber layer sits against the subfloor, absorbing moisture from spills, humidity, or leaks. Over time, that moisture creates the perfect environment for mold growth. I have seen cases where the carpet looked clean, but pulling it back revealed a dark, musty layer of mold in carpet padding that had been spreading fo