| Black Mold is a toxic substance so during its | | | | exposure to unprotected relatives. |
| removal every effort should be taken to ensure | | | | Tip 5 |
| you and the rest of your home are kept safe | | | | Take regular breaks during a big black mold clean |
| from its damaged properties. Here are my top 10 | | | | up. The build up of dust in the air coupled with |
| tips for staying safe during your toxic black mold | | | | unavoidable contact can cause dizziness, sweats, |
| removal. | | | | coughing fits and headaches. Get some fresh air |
| Tip 1 | | | | during these breaks. |
| Always wear a dust mask! This is the most | | | | Tip 6 |
| essential piece of equipment available to you and | | | | Keep all the mold you remove from the area in |
| one that should always be worn. Black mold | | | | well sealed bags to ensure you don't contaminate |
| primarily causes respiratory difficulties. This greatly | | | | other rooms whilst dragging it thought the house. |
| aid in stopping any inhalation of mold spores and | | | | If possible create a safe zone where you can |
| keep you safe throughout the removal. | | | | drop the full bags out a window to a collection |
| Tip 2 | | | | point outside. |
| Full body protective clothing should be worn. No | | | | Tip 7 |
| exposed skin should be left as black mold can | | | | Do not take any items such as protective clothing |
| cause skin irritation. When the mold is airborne | | | | from the area without cleaning them first. This will |
| when removal begins it can easily land on your | | | | ensure you don't accidently contaminate another |
| skin. Ideally the clothing needs to be removable in | | | | area. |
| the contaminated room after clean up. Sadly you | | | | Tip 8 |
| cant remove your skin so spreading it to the rest | | | | Use air extractors and purifier's afterword to |
| of the house if protective clothing isn't warn is a | | | | ensure the majority of airborne mold is removed |
| very real possibility. | | | | also. |
| Tip 3 | | | | Tip 9 |
| Goggles and earplugs are a piece of protective | | | | Keep the area sealed off and separate using |
| gear many people over look. Keep the most dust | | | | plastic sheeting and tape to avoid cross |
| out of your eyes with safety goggles and | | | | contamination. |
| prevent any mold entering the body via the ear | | | | Tip 10 |
| (which provides good growing conditions) with | | | | Most importantly dry out the area well after clean |
| some simple earplugs. | | | | up is complete. This will stop any mold secretly |
| Tip 4 | | | | gaining a foothold and starting the cycle once |
| Evacuate family and animals out of the home | | | | more. |
| before your begin clean up. This prevents any | | | | |