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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.
During
the last rainstorm we noticed a bit of rain in our finished basement.
How long will it take mold to develop?
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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