This document presents guidelines for the remediation/cleanup ofmoldandmoisture problems inschoolsandcommercial buildings; these guidelines include measures designed to protect the health of building occupants and remediators.
Federal and state health agencies generally recommend taking action to address visiblemold,moldodor, and dampness by correcting thewater/moisture source and immediately drying, cleaning or removing damp or moldy materials. Inschools, students and staff can be exposed tomoldby breathing airbornemoldparticles.
Insurance Claims: Insurance carriers wanttestingto prove that what looks likemoldgrowing onwaterdamaged materials is actuallymold.Moldassessors generally take spore trap air samples and surface samples.
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This document presents guidelines for the remediation/cleanup ofmoldandmoisture problems inschoolsandcommercial buildings; these guidelines include measures designed to protect the health of building occupants and remediators.
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Clean the Moldy Area Use a dry-wet vacuum or HEPA vacuum. Remove damaged materials carefully. Clean hard surfaces with soap and rinse with cleanwater. Ensure affected areas are completely clean and dry before rebuilding or repairingdamage. Health Effects ofMoldSneezing, eye irritation, congestion, runny nose, cough, and dermatitis.
