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My partner's father gave him a rug to take care of and he had stored it thinking it was free from moisture but it wasn't. His father is soon to arrive here from Iran and he has found that one end of the rug on the backing side, it has not gone through to the front, is covered in black mold (with various shades of gray and green),it is still damp. He is sick over it as it was left in his care. Is there anything that we can do to repair this damage? I would very much appreciate any suggestions you might have. Thank you for your time.

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Hello again, Melody,
Thank for your positive feedback!  I'm not sure where in WVA you are, but if perchance you are on the eastern side, we are located right outside of Washington, so maybe not too far.  If you need additional assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Best, Katie
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