When Moldy Carpet and Padding Need Removal Over Cleaning
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When water damage or persistent odors set in, sometimes the old carpet and padding are beyond saving. Instead of heavy cleaning, pulling it up fully removes the source of mustiness and bacteria, letting you start fresh with new materials and a properly dried subfloor.