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ATTACHMENT 13228 NE 20th Street, Suite 100, Bellevue, Washington, 98005-2049 Phone: 425-455-2959 Fax: 425-646-7247 www.ehsintl.com Removal of Small Amounts of Mold/Mildew 1. Use personal protective equipment like a respirator or a face dust mask. A respirator is recommended. 2. In order to minimize breathing in the mold spores and spreading the spores around the house, isolate the room you are working in by closing the doors and other intentional openings to all other rooms. Insert a box exhaust fan in the window blowing outward, and block the remainder of the window with cardboard taped in place. Turn the fan on high and verify the negative pressure in the room by feeling the gap around the door leading to other rooms. Air should be coming into the room. 3. Clean all mold-affected surfaces with a general purpose cleaner (non-ammonia soap / detergent or no-rinse TSP. Drywall, which is severely water damaged or has recurrent mold growth, will need to be removed. 4. Clean by wiping down with a sponge and mild detergent in warm water. 5. Use a dehumidifier carpet dryer or similar fan to thoroughly dry the area. This may take several days. 6. When the area is thoroughly dry, treat and seal with an alcohol-based shellac primer such as Bin Vapor Barrier Sealant (Available from Lowe’s or Home Depot). Replace materials when the sealant has dried. Note: A professional mold abatement company should remove large amounts of mold. Walls or floors which are severely moldy or water damaged or has recurrent mold growth will need to be removed. ©2001 Dan Morris, Healthy Buildings, Inc. Removal of Small Amounts of Mold/Mildew