Key points
When water gets into your home, clean and dry or remove wet items within 24–48 hours to prevent mold from growing.
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Dry off Wet Items After a Storm
- Dry off wet items after a storm or flood.
- When water gets into your home, clean and dry or remove wet items within 24–48 hours to prevent mold from growing.
Get tips on safely removing mold at: www.cdc.gov/disasters.
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National Center for Environmental Health
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