Prevention Measures for Mould and Mildew

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Can you see some white or black substance spreading on the carpet? It can be mould development! Moulds and mildew thrive in damp surroundings and a wet carpet provides them ideal conditions to survive. Basically, they are fungus and can cause infections to the people coming in contact with it. When mould spores are spread in air, they spread rapidly and damage all the leather products, carpets, walls and ceilings. The best solution to deal with this problem is to contact professional carpet cleaners. But, if the mould is at initial stage, then you can consider the following prevention measures: 1. Indoor Humidity Must be Reduced Carpet Mould Removal Canberra professionals use dehumidifiers to eliminate any type of moisture in the carpet. Unprofessional people cannot execute this step because of non-availability of equipment. But, if you feel that the carpet has become moist or has recently been exposed to lots of water, then it is essential to reduce the humidity. Around 30%-60% humidity level can be accepted for the residential place. 2. Carpet Should be Installed Intelligently Need of carpet cleaning Canberra expert increases when the carpet is not installed wisely. Placing the carpet in places with high moisture is equal to inviting moulds and mildew to grow. So, carpets must be avoided in places like bathrooms, and near dishwashers. 3. Prevent Water Accumulation Over-flowing washing machines, dishwashers, plumbing pipes, sewage pipes and many other factors can be behind accumulation of water. It is important to remove the water as soon as possible. Water flooding leads to mould formation, if not dried within a few hours. You can book carpet cleaning services Canberra to remove all the water at once with help of advanced equipment. 4. Innovative Cleaning Methods Instead of using water for cleaning the carpets, it is better to use dry foam and dry cleaning methods. Less usage of water results in minimum drying time for the carpet. Choosing the right carpet cleaning Canberra method can be beneficial in eradicating the mould and mildew.


5. Proper Ventilation Right amount of air and sunlight must be provided to the carpet by ensuring proper ventilation in the room. Apart from this cleanliness should also be maintained because mildew and mould get attracted to dirt and grease. 6. Book Carpet Cleaning Services Canberra There is nothing wrong in contacting professionals for carpet cleaning to maintain cleanliness of the floor coverings. The experts inspect the carpet and suggest if any problem exists in the rug. The above given prevention measures can be great for dealing with mould and mildew. But, whenever you feel that the situation is getting out of your control, always ask for help from carpet mould removal Canberra experts.


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