Why Your Carpet Smells Musty Before You See Mold
You walk into a room and notice a damp, earthy smell. The carpet looks clean. There is no visible discoloration, no fuzzy patches, nothing that obviously suggests mold. Yet the odor is unmistakable. This situation is more common than most people realize, and it often means mold is already present even if you cannot see it. Understanding why this happens can help you act before the problem gets worse. How mold grows without being seen Mold spores are everywhere. They float