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After you have addressed any water and humidity problems with your home, you then can work on removing mold. If you need to clean a large area of mold in your home, keep the following precautions in mind:
- When handling or cleaning moldy materials and cleaning solutions, wear protective gloves and eye goggles and dress in long sleeves and pants that can be easily removed in the work area and laundered.
- Minimize exposure to mold spores by using a respirator designed for particle removal for protection against inhaling mold spores. Respirators can be purchased from hardware stores. Be advised that such respirators will not protect you from fumes.
- Make sure the room is properly ventilated while you are cleaning; bleach solutions are irritating to the eyes, nose and throat.
- Start by trying to remove a small amount of mold to determine if you will have a health reaction to either the mold or the cleaning products. If you have a reaction, or if your home has so much mold that you cannot manage the cleanup on your own, contact a professional experienced in cleaning mold in homes. You also may need to hire a professional if mold is growing in an area of your home that is difficult to access, such as in ductwork.
- Make sure you prevent the spores and mold-contaminated dust from going into other parts of your home by hanging plastic sheeting to separate the area.
- Place the moldy items, cleaning rags and anything else that comes in contact with the mold in airtight plastic trash bags. Seal the bags before disposing of them. When you finish cleaning, immediately wash the clothing you were wearing.
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What else can I help you with?
How do you get rid of jelly mold?
Bleach will safely remove any type of mold or mildew stains.
How do you get rid of mold on Phlox flowers?
Use flo-X Mold and Mildew Cleaner for best results.
Where might one go online to purchase natural products to get rid of mold and mildew?
Natural products to get rid of mold and mildew can be found in supermarkets alongside the chemical cleaners. They are often located either on the shelves above or below the chemical ones.
How do I get rid of mildew on my push chair?
You can buy anti-mold spray. Spray on then wipe off.
How do you get rid of mildew from roses and honeysuckle?
its easy all you have to do is kill the plants, then boom no more mold
What is the only continent without mold or mildew?
Antarctica has no mold or mildew.
What can you use to clean or get rid of the mold or mildew smell that is coming from the window seals when the windows are down?
Hey Karmon==I use a shower grout mold stain remover. It helps if you find one that smells good. GoodluckJoe
What kills mold and mildew effectively?
Bleach is an effective way to kill mold and mildew.
Is it mold or mildew that is causing the discoloration on the walls?
The discoloration on the walls is likely caused by mold, not mildew.
Your house smell like mildew how do you get rid of the smell i tried febreeze and carpet fresh nothing helps. i also cleaned the carpet please help?
you must find the mildew or mold source first- you can't get rid of the smell if you don't know where it is coming from- if it's drywall i have inserted a ehow link- http://www.ehow.com/how_2056875_eliminate-mold-from-drywall.html you may need prfeesional help if you cannot locate it yourself- check for water damage and go from there Suggest you find where the mildew is located and remove it. One place to check is the A/C drip pan and the A/C ducts. If in A/C Ducts, need to clean or replace them. Also, look on line for mold and mildew remediation techniques.
Why does my AC smell musty and how can I get rid of the odor?
Your AC may smell musty due to mold or mildew growth in the system. To get rid of the odor, you can try cleaning or replacing the air filters, cleaning the evaporator coil, and using a mold and mildew cleaner in the system. Regular maintenance and cleaning can help prevent the musty smell from returning.
How effective is Kilz in treating mold and mildew?
Kilz is effective in treating mold and mildew by sealing and preventing their growth on surfaces.
