The Source? Exploding Plastic Water Bottles!

2/11/2020 (Permalink)

Mold damage in a crawlspace pantry

In this carpeted pantry located under the stairs the owner noticed a change in temperature and then the carpet soaked over the next few days. Thinking this was just an exterior temperature change and no water lines or roof parts touching the area, the cause was a little tricky to pinpoint at first. With the closet being filled with items it wasn't until the smell became stronger and stronger over a short period of time that the items were all removed and the source was discovered! An entire case of plastic water bottles in the back of the closet had combusted and spilled water all throughout the carpet. Not knowing this could have been the cause, the water then sat underneath the carpet and created several mold spores. The area was dried out and the mold was completely removed in the baseboards so the carpet could be replaced!