Cleanup and Remediation

On this page you can find fact sheets from CDC and EPA on mold cleanup, removal and remediation.

CDC

• Get Rid of Mold
  Advice on how to clean up mold in your home safely (poster).
  • English [PDF, 114 KB]
  • Español [PDF, 136 KB]
• Mold Prevention Strategies and Possible Health Effects in the Aftermath of Hurricanes and Major Floods
  A report by the CDC Mold Work Group addressing public health concerns related to limiting exposure to mold and identifying, preventing, and managing mold-related health effects following any natural disasters or other occurrences that results in flooding or major water intrusion.
  • Appendix: Publications on Exposure to Mold and Related Health Effects [PDF, 35 KB]
• NIOSH Interim Recommendations for the Cleaning and Remediation of Flood-Contaminated HVAC Systems: A Guide for Building Owners and Managers
  A guide for building owners or managers if heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems are flooded ... more
• Population-Specific Recommendations for Protection From Exposure to Mold in Buildings Flooded After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita [PDF, 163 KB]
• Protect Yourself from Mold
  You can protect yourself from health problems after exposure to mold in emergencies or natural disasters ...more

EPA

• A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home
  EPA provides advice on mold cleanup, control, and prevention ...more
• Fact Sheet: Flood Cleanup - Avoiding Indoor Air Quality Problems
  Flooding in a home or building can affect long-term indoor air quality — advice for cleanup, repairs, and personal safety ...more
• Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings
  Key steps in investigating, evaluating, and remediating moisture and mold problems in schools ...more

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