Cleanup and Remediation

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

Cleanup information for you and your family

Homeowner’s and Renter’s Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters
Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters
Guidance from CDC, EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on safe mold clean-up after a natural disaster

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What to Wear
What to Wear before entering a Home or Building with Mold Damage

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8 Tips to Clean up Mold

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Get Rid of Mold
Advice on how to clean up mold in your home safely

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A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home
EPA provides advice on mold cleanup, control, and prevention

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Replacing your flooring after a flood
If you are repairing your home or building after a flood or hurricane, to prevent mold growth you should be sure your foundation is dry before you replace the flooring.

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

Preventing condensation in your home

If it’s hot & humid outside, too much air conditioning can lead to condensation on surfaces and this excess moisture can lead to mold growth.

Population-Specific Recommendations for Protection From Exposure to Mold in Buildings Flooded After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita[PDF – 156 KB]
Recommendations for Protection for Exposure to Mold by exposure and risk factor.

Cleanup information for workers

NIOSH 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.

Workplace Safety and Health
Dampness and mold remediation advice from NIOSH for workers.

Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings
Key steps from EPA in investigating, evaluating, and remediating moisture and mold problems in schools .

Additional Resources

Ready Wrigley: Flooding and Mold
Activity book for children.

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Mold Prevention Strategies and Possible Health Effects in the Aftermath of Hurricanes and Major Floods
A 2006 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.

Publications on Exposure to Mold and Related Health Effects [PDF – 35 KB]
List of Publications on Mold.