Toxic Mold Clean-Up

Don't procrastinate. All mold, whether toxic or not should be cleaned up the same way - carefully and safely to protect your health and not spread harmful spores into the air.  If you find mold growing on a surface, plan to clean it up right away. Learn how to carefully clean up the surface mold prior to conducting the leak or other problem investigation.

Educate yourself first by reviewing these educational guidelines:

1. Clean-Up Guide
    
2. "A brief guide to mold, moisture and your home."
   www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/moldguide.html
    
3. Big Jobs: For big jobs (more than 10 sq. feet) read "Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings." (www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/mold_remediation.html) or call (800) 438-4318 for a free hard copy.
    
4. Another standard industry reference is the NYC Department of Health's "Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation in Indoor Environments."
   (www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/epi/moldrpt1.html)