1. Preparation
Gather the following items:
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- Plastic sheets to cover door openings, windows floors and vents (the plastic should be at least 4 mm in thickness)
- A breathing respirator (to cover mouth and nose) with HEPA cartridges (available at most home fix-it stores)
- Three spray bottles/plant misters
- Paper towels or disposable rags
- Heavy duty plastic garbage bags
- General household cleaner (only use cleaners without ammonia).Note that bleach is typically not necessary to clean up mold, unless a sewage release occurred. In this case, a dilute bleach solution can be used as a final rinse to help reduce both mold and bacteria.
- Latex (non-latex if you are allergic to latex) or rubber gloves and goggles
- A one-cup measuring container
- Three buckets that will hold at least a gallon of water each
- Commercial grade HEPA-Vacuum. Do not use a home vacuum since it is not designed for this type of work. Contact your Local Health Department to find out where to rent a HEPA-Vacuum in your area.
- Dehumidifier. Do not use a fan since it can cause mold spores to be released.
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