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In
most cases just wiping it down or scrubbing it with bleach
and water does the trick. One thing to be aware of though
- bleach is quickly consumed or inactivated by organic material,
thus it loses its effectiveness very quickly.
If
you are going to wipe down or scrub an area, use paper towel
so that you can dip into the cleaning solution, take a couple
of swipes and then discard them. If you re-dip them in the
cleaning solution, you will spread the spores to new surfaces.
Q.
During the last rainstorm we noticed a bit of rain
in our finished basement. How long will it take mold to develop?
A.
Mold
can begin to develop under some conditions within 24 to 48
hours. It thrives on organic material such as wood and paper
products. A perfect source for food is the unpainted backside
of drywall.
As
soon as you discover a water intrusion or pipe leak within
you home you should have it dealt with IMMEDIATELY.
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