(Source: FEMA) – Everywhere in their communities, survivors of recent devastating floods in Texas see reminders of the destruction – fallen trees, washed out roads, smashed windows and ruined vehicles. But their most persistent reminder of the record catastrophic flooding may soon be the least visible and discouraging: Mold.

The microscopic fungus -Mold grows wherever moisture is present – in debris, inside walls, under floors, in crawl spaces and attics. If not treated, mold can cause disease, trigger allergic reactions and damage materials long after a storm passes.

The good news: mold, and its close relative mildew, can be controlled. Once a home is habitable, dry it out with fans, dehumidifiers and vacuums. Remove all wet items including carpeting, furniture, insulation, food products and bedding. Any material that has been wet more than 48 hours should be thrown out!

Unsaturated porous material, such as drywall, ceiling tiles, furniture that contains wood by-products and carpeting, and non-porous items – metal, glass, wood, plastic – can be treated in a few simple steps:

Wear gloves, a mask and eye protection. Make sure the area is well ventilated.
Wash non porous items with non-ammonia based detergent and hot water and allow to dry.
Disinfect cleaned surfaces with a solution of a cup and a half of bleach in a gallon of hot water. Let the solution stay on the surface at least 10 minutes.
Rinse with clear water and allow to dry.
Monitor treated materials for several days. If mold develops, discard them.

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Posted by Lloy 6/3/2016