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Greg Liebig, CIAQT
Certified Home Inspector
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
WI License #1955-106
Certified Home Inspector
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
WI License #1955-106
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You should be prepared for any project where you suspect mold or mildew is
present. We offer testing services to take samples and have them tested by an
accredited lab. If you choose not to have samples taken to determine the type of
mold is present, then you should assume it's toxic and protect yourself accordingly.
There is no way to visually identify the type of mold by just looking at it on the wall,
floor, ceiling, etc.
If you have a small area to clean (usually less than 10 square feet) then you can
probably do it yourself. For larger areas, or if you don't want to tackle the cleanup
yourself, the please call a professional. We recommend Mold Spore Technologies,
Inc. They have experience, professionalism, and great customer service. You can
call them at 920-528-8586.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Basic Cleanup Steps
This is just a basic guide that will help you through the most basic cleanup tasks. If
you would like more information, please visit the Environmental Protection Agency's
website at www.epa.gov/mold/
present. We offer testing services to take samples and have them tested by an
accredited lab. If you choose not to have samples taken to determine the type of
mold is present, then you should assume it's toxic and protect yourself accordingly.
There is no way to visually identify the type of mold by just looking at it on the wall,
floor, ceiling, etc.
If you have a small area to clean (usually less than 10 square feet) then you can
probably do it yourself. For larger areas, or if you don't want to tackle the cleanup
yourself, the please call a professional. We recommend Mold Spore Technologies,
Inc. They have experience, professionalism, and great customer service. You can
call them at 920-528-8586.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Gloves - At minimum, you should be wearing gloves. This is the first line of
defense for any clean-up project. Gloves that extend to the forearm are
preferred. Make sure the gloves are compatible with any cleaning or
disinfecting solutions you plan to use. - Eye Protection - Safety glasses are better than nothing, but closed goggles
are a better solution. These can be hot and uncomfortable, but they are the
best defense against chemical burns to the eyes and will prevent tiny dust
particles mold spores from getting into your eyes. - Respirator - This is very important. Inhaling toxic mold spores can be
hazardous to your health. A paper mask is not the same! The respirator
should have a NIOSH rating of at least N-95. These respirators are available at
most hardware or big box home improvement stores. There are 1/2 face
respirators that have replaceable cartridges with many different ratings. Make
sure the one you purchase is rated for mold. They come in several different
sizes. Follow the directions that come with the respirator to make sure it fits
properly. - 6-mi Bags - If your cleanup is going to involve tearing out any building
materials like drywall, carpet, flooring, etc., or throwing out any porous items
you should have plenty of 6-mil bags on hand to put the discarded items into.
You should double bag all items and dispose of them. Usually this items can be
thrown away with your ordinary household garbage. YOU NEED TO BAG IT TO
PREVENT SPREADING ANY MOLD SPORES THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME!
Basic Cleanup Steps
- Put on your PPE
- Fix the source of the water problem within 48 hours
- Wet-Vacuum standing water
- Throw away any porous contaminated items
- Damp wipe all non-porous surfaces with a detergent or bleach solution. DO
NOT MIX BLEACH WITH any products containing AMMONIA - Thoroughly dry the area
- If you suspect your furnace or ductwork has been contaminated, it would be
best to hire a professional to make sure the ducts are properly cleaned before
turning on the system. This could spread any mold spores throughout your
home. - Keep the humidity levels below 65%
This is just a basic guide that will help you through the most basic cleanup tasks. If
you would like more information, please visit the Environmental Protection Agency's
website at www.epa.gov/mold/
We hope you've found this article helpful! If you have any questions or comments,
please fill out our Contact Us Form or give us a call at (920) 451-4646. We would be
happy to serve you!
please fill out our Contact Us Form or give us a call at (920) 451-4646. We would be
happy to serve you!
Cleaning Up Potential Mold and Mildew
by: Greg Liebig
by: Greg Liebig