Mold: When in Doubt, Throw it Out!
Responding to a water event in your home? When in Doubt, Throw it Out.
Wear protective clothing including gloves, eye protection, and respiratory protection.
Throw out impacted medications, food, and any soft goods that cannot be washed and dried.
Dry out any porous materials and affected building materials within 24-48 hours using fans to increase evaporation and dehumidification to reduce relative humidity.
To prevent mold growth:
Fix the source of the water problem or leak to prevent mold growth.
Reduce indoor humidity (to 30-60%) with dehumidifiers and air conditioners.
Vent bathrooms, dryers, and other appliances outside of the building. Do not allow any vent to terminate within the building, attic, or crawlspace.
Increase conditioned fresh air intake, air circulation, and proper building ventilation.
Remember: There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores from indoor environments. The best way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture.
Don’t take my word for it…independent resources and links:
Learn more about Indoor Air Quality by visiting
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Cleanup and Remediation recommendations.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PaDEP) also provides a list of resources to help building owners prepare and recover from water events.
If you have any specific questions about your property, please give us a call at 610-359-1730.