How To Clean After Mold Remediation?

Once your mold remediation project is complete, you'll likely want to freshen up your space and find yourself wondering how to clean after mold remediation. When dealing with mold, it's important to know how to properly clean up after remediation so you're not adding chemicals to decontaminated surfaces covered by fungicide and that you feel confident knowing where to begin. 

Anyone who has had mold removed from their home has learned that healthy levels of mold continue to flow through your air. Now that your air quality levels have returned to a safe and healthy level, you will want to follow the wisdom and expertise of Rytech Restoration's mold specialist to help prevent mold from returning. Continue reading below.

Do you have to throw everything away with mold?

Depending on an item's material makeup and surface, it may or may not need to get thrown away when contaminated by mold. In addition to removing mold from homes, Rytech Restoration has years of experience helping homeowners clean contents after water damage and mold exposure. Here are some tips our mold specialists suggest you follow when determining what to keep and clean after mold remediation and what contents to throw away. 

What Items To Throw Away

Paper Documents And Books

Unless you plan to have important papers and books professionally restored, they can get thrown away along with any remaining cardboard or contaminated upholstery. 

Debris And Damage Porous Materials

When dealing with porous materials, and debris such as drywall and carpet, it is important to throw them away. If you worked with a professional mold remediation companies like Rytech, your home should be free and clear of any remaining debris. 

Food And Food Preparation Items 

All food and items used to prepare or eat food should get tossed. You may need to make a judgment call on any submerged items that maintain heavy absorption. 

Item Your Unsure How To Clean Or If Safe To Keep

At Rytech Restoration, we guide homeowners to throw away any porous materials they can live without, and any items kept get inspected by a state-licensed mold inspector for a professional inspection and mold cleaning before bringing in contaminated items back into your space.

What Items To Keep

Non-Porous Materials

Items made of plastic, metal, glass or ceramics can be kept if they are properly disinfected. 

Clothing & Furniture

Fabrics, such as clothing and furniture, should also be kept but should be cleaned with a disinfectant approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 

Electronics

You can keep electronics and appliances, but they require a thorough mold inspection, mold cleaning, and HEPA vacuum of all interior and exterior surfaces. 

How To Clean Your Space After Mold Remediation

So, how to clean after mold remediation? The answer to this question depends on the household item in question and whether or not it's contaminated by mold. You can resume your normal cleaning habits and the tips recommended by your Rytech Restoration technicians to prevent mold from returning after your mold remediation service. Here are recommended mold cleaning tips for household items you might want to keep.

Household Furniture  

How to clean furniture after mold remediation? The answer: cleaning mold from your furniture involves a few steps depending on the material type and finish. If your furniture item is made of laminate, wood, veneer, or steel, begin by wiping it down with a damp cloth and mild non-phosphate cleaner, then dry it thoroughly but not in direct sunlight. In cases where the mold is caused by contaminated water, such as a sewage backup, it is important to disinfect your furniture with a mixture of bleach and water. 

Clothing And Textile Fabrics

Unfortunately, mold can cause irreparable harm to some clothing and fabrics. If an item of clothing's tag says it's washable, pre-treat them with a non-ammonia-based detergent in a hot water setting and the recommended bleach.

PRO TIP: After mold remediation, it is important to monitor the air quality in the home to ensure that mold remains at a safe and healthy level after mitigation is complete.  

A Clean And Healthy Space After Mold Remediation

By following these steps above, you can properly clean up after your mold remediation company has completed work and have confidence your belongings are safe to keep.