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Consider having a
professional cleanup the area. To find a professional, check under "Fire and
Water Damage Restoration" in your Yellow Pages. If you decide to clean up on
your own, follow the guidance below. |
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2. |
Protect yourself by using
goggles, gloves, and breathing protection while working in the area. For
large consolidated areas of mold growth, you should use an Occupational
Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) approved particle mask. |
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3. |
Seal
off area from the rest of your home. Cover heat registers or ventilation
ducts/grills. Open a window before you start to clean up. |
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4. |
Remove
all your furnishings to a neutral area to be cleaned later. Follow cleaning
directions below. |
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5. |
Bag all
moldy materials; you will be throwing them away safely. |
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6. |
Scrub
all affected hard surfaces:
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First
with a mild detergent solution, such as laundry detergent and warm water.
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(optional step) Then use a solution of ¼ cup bleach to one quart of
water. Wait 20 minutes and repeat. Wait another 20 minutes. |
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Last,
apply a borate-based detergent solution and do not rinse. This will
help prevent mold from growing again. To find a borate-based detergent,
read the ingredients listed on the package label for borates. |
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7. |
Give
the entire area a good cleaning. Vacuum floors, and wash bedding and
clothes if exposed. |
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