Cleanup and Biocides Biocides are substances that can destroy
living organisms. The use of a chemical or biocide
that kills organisms such as mold (chlorine bleach, for
example) is not recommended as a routine practice during
mold cleanup. There may be instances, however, when
professional judgment may indicate its use (for example,
when immune-compromised individuals are present).
In most cases, it is not possible or desirable to sterilize
an area; a background level of mold spores will remain
- these spores will not grow if the moisture problem
has been resolved. If you choose to use disnectants or
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biocides, always ventilate the area and exhaust the air to
the outdoors. Never mix chlorine bleach solution with other
cleaning solutions or deter ents that contain ammonia
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because toxic fumes could be produced.
Please note: Dead mold may still cause allergic reactions in some
people, so it is not enough to simply kill the mold, it must
also be removed.
Water stain
on a basement
wall — locate
and fix the
source of the
water promptly.
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