Water Extraction or Carpet Replacement: Choosing the Safer Path for Mold

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When mold appears after water damage, deciding between water extraction and carpet replacement can be stressful. Extraction works if you act fast and the carpet dries completely within 24-48 hours, but trapped moisture often leads to regrowth. Replacement is safer when the padding is soaked, the carpet is old, or contamination is extensive—removing the source prevents health risks and recurring issues.