How much time does it take mold to start to grow in wet carpet?
There is no specific timeframe for mold to start growing in wet carpet. The growth of mold depends upon the material on which it takes place. For the mold to flourish it is necessary that the material must be organic in nature, have a mild temperature (68º-86ºF), must be damp, and in a dormant air environment for several days. Most of the clumped carpets are made up of plastic face fiber and artificial latex. So considering the material of which the carpet is made, it is not possible for molds to grow since they do not consist of any organic materials. However, a used up carpet consists of household soil which is about 40% organic in nature, hence allowing mold to easily grow on carpet in the presence of other conditions mentioned above. If the carpet is kept dry and clean from dirt and soil, it is next to impossible for mold to grow in it. Even if the carpet consists of household soil particles but is kept dry, there is very little likelihood for mold to surface in it.
For the mold to flourish it is necessary that the material must be organic or cellulosic in nature, must be damp, and in a dormant air environment for several days. If the carpet is kept dry and clean from dirt and soil, it is next to impossible for mold to grow in it. Even if the carpet consists of household soil particles but is kept dry, there is very little likelihood for mold to surface in it.
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