Key to mold control is moisture management. It is important to dry the damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth. If the form is a problem in your home, clean up the mold and get rid of excess water or moisture. Fix leaky plumbing or other sources of water. Wash mold off hard surfaces with detergent and water and completely dry. Absorbent materials (such as ceiling tiles & carpet) that become moldy may need to be replaced.
In accordance with CDC
Sensitive people should avoid areas which may be mold, such as compost piles, cut grass and wooded areas. Inside the House, fungal growth can be slowed down by keeping the humidity of 40% to 60% and ventilation showers and cooking areas. If your House has mold growth mold, clean water and solve the problem. Fungal growth can be removed from solid surfaces with commercial products, SOAP and water or a solution of chlorinated lime not more than 1 cup of bleach in 1 gallon of water if you decide to use bleach to clean up Mold: never mix Bleach with ammonia or other household cleaners. Mixing Bleach with ammonia or other cleaning products will produce dangerous toxic gases. open Windows and doors to provide fresh air. Wear-porous gloves and protective eye wear. If the area to be cleaned up more than 10 square feet, contact the environmental protection of the United States (EPA) guide titled mold remediation in schools and commercial buildings. Although focused on schools and commercial buildings, this document also deals with other types of buildings. You can get it by going to the Web site
athttp://www.epa.gov/mold/mold_remediation.html EPA. always follow the manufacturer's instructions when using bleach or any cleaning agent.
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