Mold is not a good thing to have on your food or on your carpets. If your house gets flooded, or you just have a damp section of carpets, mold can develop from the mildew. As with other carpet stains, your best chance is to remove it as soon as it happens. Or as soon as you notice the mold forming. Breathing in mold is also a health hazard, so you want to remove it quickly.
Some steps to help you get rid of mold are:
- First of all, try to vacuum up the mold and moisture from your carpet. If it is a rug, you can take it outside to beat it and let it dry in the sun.
- Treat the stain with a solution of warm water and dish soap. Use a sponge to apply the soapy solution to the stain. Let it set in for at least ten minutes.
- Rinse the solution out of the stain with clean water and blot up the remaining water with a clean white towel or rag.
- Next you need to prepare a solution of two tablespoons of ammonia and a cup of water. Use a clean white towel or rag to gently blot the stain with the ammonia solution.
- To remove the ammonia solution, again use a clean white towel or rag to absorb the solution from the stained area.
- Allow your carpet or rug to dry. If you have a rug, you can move it to an area of sunlight to help it dry faster. If it is in a room with carpeting, open the doors and windows to let in, as much sunlight is as possible. If you cannot do this, use fans or space heaters to help the area dry faster.