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Causes of Mildew In Carpets Mildew gets its food from the root system which works its way into the material on which it is growing. Mildew can only get its food from natural materials suchas protein, cellulosic, etc. In a carpet the protein material would be wool, the cellulosic would be jute or cotton. If a carpet is used where mildew growing conditions are present then all man-made fibers (both face and back) should be used. The possibility of mildew growing on this type of carpet is very small and, even if it does, itwill not damage the carpet. The damage mildew can produce is twofold. The root system can remove as much as 90% of a natural fiber'sstrength in two weeks. After the mildew growth has takenplace and the fibers dried out, a crackling sound can beproduced if the rug is rolled. The crackling sound is the result of the crush of the hollowed backing fibers. If the mildew growth was in the backing fibers, the rug mayhave little strength and can easily be pulled into or may even fall apart if an attempt is made to move the rug. If damage this severe has taken place, then nothing can be done to correct it other than cutting out the damagedarea.Mildew can also leave a discoloration inside the fibers which is almost impossible to remove. The color will vary depending upon the type of mildew from white to black, reds, browns and greens. If it is neither possible nor practical to prevent mildew growth, the carpet may have to replaced with one made from all man-made fibers. The construction of many homes with the family orrecreation room below ground produces ideal conditions for mildew growth. An unsealed concrete slab will allow moisture to pass from the ground into the room. If a carpet is to be installed, three steps should be taken. First, seal the concrete. Sealers can be obtained from hardware and paint stores and can be applied with a paint brush. Install only a carpet or rug with all man- made fibers, both face and back. If moisture and mildew are still a problem, use a dehumidifier.This article was written by Anne Field, Extension Specialist, Emeritus, with reference from The Carpet andRug Institute - Mildew. This information is for educational purposes only. References to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned. This information becomes public property upon publication and may be printed verbatim with credit to MSU Extension. This file was generated from data base 02 on 06/24/03. Data base 02 was last revised on 12/04/98. Michigan State University ExtensionHome Maintenance and Repair - 01500040 12/04/98

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