Scrub. surfaces Scrub hard surfaces: First wash with a mild detergent solution, such as laundry detergent and warm water. Allow to dry. (Optional step) Then wipe with a solution of ¼ cup bleach to one quart of water. Wait 20 minutes and repeat. Wait another 20 minutes. Last apply a borate-based detergent solution and don’t rinse. This will help prevent mold from growing again. A borate-based laundry or dish washer detergent has “borate” listed on the ingredients label. Clean and wash Give the entire area a good cleaning, vacuum floors, and wash any exposed bedding or clothing. Monitor Check regularly to make sure mold has not returned to the clean-up area. How to clean your moldy furniture depends on how it reacts to water. See chart below: Doesn’t absorb water and is washable Wood, metal, plastic, glass, and ceramics objects. Wipe with a solution of lukewarm water and laundry detergent. Absorbs water and is washable Clothes and bedding. Wash in laundry. Absorbs water but not washable Beds, sofas and other furniture. These items may have to be discarded. Or, try to save by vacuuming well and allowing to air out. If there is no odor it may be okay. Mold can come back, so watch for any mold growth or mold related health problems. Discard the item if you suspect mold is growing inside or outside the item. No. Don’t paint or caulk over mold. The mold will grow under the paint and the paint will peel. Yes! In 2005, the Washington State legislature approved Engrossed Senate Bill (ESB) 5049 (See especially Section 2.12) (▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇.▇▇▇/pub/billinfo/2005- 06/Htm/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5049.E.htm) that requires landlords to notify their tenants about mold. For more information, see the DOH Web page or contact a staff member below: For persons with disabilities this document is available on request in other formats. To submit a request, please call ▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ (voice) or ▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ (TTY/TDD). Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips and dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, Landlords must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Tenants must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention.
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Scrub. surfaces Scrub hard surfaces: First wash with a mild detergent solution, such as laundry detergent and warm water. Allow to dry. (Optional step) Then wipe with a solution of ¼ cup bleach to one quart of water. Wait 20 minutes and repeat. Wait another 20 minutes. Last apply a borate-based detergent solution and don’t rinse. This will help prevent mold from growing again. A borate-based laundry or dish washer detergent has “borate” listed on the ingredients label. Clean and wash Give the entire area a good cleaning, vacuum floors, and wash any exposed bedding or clothing. Monitor Check regularly to make sure mold has not returned to the clean-up area. How to clean your moldy furniture depends on how it reacts to water. See chart below: Doesn’t absorb water and is washable Wood, metal, plastic, glass, and ceramics objects. Wipe with a solution of lukewarm water and laundry detergent. Absorbs water and is washable Clothes and bedding. Wash in laundry. Absorbs water but not washable Beds, sofas and other furniture. These items may have to be discarded. Or, try to save by vacuuming well and allowing to air out. If there is no odor it may be okay. Mold can come back, so watch for any mold growth or mold related health problems. Discard the item if you suspect mold is growing inside or outside the item. No. Don’t paint or caulk over mold. The mold will grow under the paint and the paint will peel. Yes! In 2005, the Washington State legislature approved Engrossed Senate Bill (ESB) 5049 (See especially Section 2.12) (▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇.▇▇▇/pub/billinfo/2005- 06/Htm/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5049.E.htm) that requires landlords to notify their tenants about mold. For more information, see the DOH Web page or contact a staff member below: For persons with disabilities this document is available on request in other formats. To submit a request, please call ▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ (voice) or ▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ (TTY/TDD). Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips and dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, Landlords must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Tenants must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention.
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