Donald Charles wearing a suit and a protective mask while a damaged flood clean house.
Donald Charles wearing a suit and a protective mask is cleaned as flood-damaged house.
Photo: Gregory Bull STFHarvey hurricane brought a flood of threats to the Houston area; the worst is mold.
Mold can be a major challenge for businesses and homeowners who have completed floodwater can contain sewage and chemicals that can expose you and your family from harmful viruses, bacteria, vector-borne diseases (such as mosquitoes and parasites). Methods for cleaning and disinfection are essential for reconstruction. Hygiene is a sure way to homes and businesses of mold to release.
Roberto DeSouza mold inspection and testing Houston promotes affected by the floods in Harvey, leaking water pipes are that must be tested for mold made in their homes under the assumption.
"Mold is from 24 to 28 hours to grow after the surface was saturated," DeSouza said. "As soon as the entire region gutting and all dry, you should call a testing company to see what kind of shape is available, if at all, because you can not always shape looks first, and depending on what type of mold is present, it can be toxic. "
If you prefer to do it themselves, experts warn that chlorine is not the way to go surfaces in the cleaning of porous surfaces such as wood, plaster and cement. The chemical structure of bleach prevents penetrate cracks and crevices where the mold is deeply rooted in the rule. Proposing instead DeSouza hard surfaces with vinegar cleaning and use of biocides or antimicrobial agents in drywall, wood and other porous surfaces.
In addition, FEMA emphasizes the importance of protecting and preparing before putting the mold occurs and warns those who are breathing problems or a weakened immune system have, including to avoid the affected areas children and the elderly. Skin, eyes, mouth and nose protection are recommended during the cleaning process.
Here are some tips from FEMA for the treatment of mold in your own:
Use protective equipment while affected in the region.
The device is completely dry before safely returning to the house and the walls are dry before repainting.
Open to allow air flow all doors and windows while working.
If mold already begun to develop, do not use fans. This will help to prevent the spread of mold.
Do not bleach and mix ammonia, the mixture could create toxic fumes.
Take anything that can not be cleaned or anything within 48 hours not thoroughly dried.
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