Mold has left? Here are some tips

of mold always get rid, developed by the flooding of Hurricane Irma?

The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County has several suggestions to avoid the internal problems of air quality, which can pass through storms and other buildings damaged only in the houses.

Moisture seepage or flooding can promote mold growth in buildings. Mold can cause diseases, allergic reactions, and further damage materials long after the storm. The standard control moisture and mold can cause long-term health risks and briefly connected.

▪ Protect - you: Use (gloves type of cleaning, N95 respirators / masks and goggles) to protect you protection the skin, mouth, nose, lungs and eyes. to form known allergies or asthma should not clean or remove moldy materials.

▪ Toss / out: Everything was wet with flood water and can not be completely removed should be cleaned within 24 to 48 hours and dried. Take pictures of discarded items for filing insurance claims.

▪ Aerate: Open all doors and windows when cleaning materials or surfaces is removed wet or moldy moldy.

▪ The Austrocknungs: You can close the doors / windows and use fans and dehumidifiers to help remove moisture inside. Remember that dehumidifier can dehumidify in closed indoor conditions.

Mix ▪ No Cleaning: Do not mix mix cleaning agents, as these toxic fumes generated; These include ammonia cleaners and acids can form dangerous gases. Be sure to read and follow label instructions carefully and open windows to provide plenty of fresh air doors.

▪ rub cleaned surfaces with water and detergent. Remove form that you can see. dries instantly.

▪ do not cover, remove - the: paint or putty to mold not prevent mold growth. Remedy the problem completely of water, all clean and dry before mold paint or putty.

▪ Consider your health: is people with immunodeficiency or disability, mold allergies, asthma or other chronic lung disease not clean or remove moldy materials should. Ask your doctor if you are unsure about your health or not feeling well.

▪ monoxide - prevent poisoning: Never use tools for gasoline or propane or generators indoors, since these devices produce carbon monoxide danger that can kill within minutes. When a generator is used to place at least 20 meters away from all buildings. Install a carbon monoxide detector battery operated at home.

For more information www.floridahealth.gov/indoorair on air quality and mold growth inside visit.

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