Shopping List for Cleaning Mold in Your Home After a Flood

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Shopping List for Cleaning Mold in Your Home After a Flood

Essential List of Items for Cleaning Mold:

• Bucket
• Stiff bristle brush
• N-95 respirators, or ones that provide more protection (check packaging for "N-95")
• Goggles
• Protective rubber gloves
• Waterproof rubber boots
• Dish detergent
• Household bleach

Other Items That Can Be Helpful:

• Wet/dry vacuum
• Large plastic trash bags
• Towels (not fancy)
• Paper towels (for light cleanup and washing your own hands, etc.)
• Large plastic resealable bags for precious items
• First-aid kit
• Bottled drinking water

Be Safe When Cleaning Up Mold!

• Designate a safe, mold-free area outside of the mold cleanup area for first aid, personal hygiene, and storing/accessing food and water.
• When working in areas with mold, wear a N-95 respirator and wear protective gloves, boots, and clothing. Be sure to follow the instructions for wearing the respirator.
• Wash your hands thoroughly after mold cleanup, and change your clothes after working on mold cleanup activities.