[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/14\/tips-on-cleaning-mold-after-a-flood-long-island-ny\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/14\/tips-on-cleaning-mold-after-a-flood-long-island-ny\/","headline":"Tips On Cleaning Mold After Water Damage and Flooding For Long Island, NY Homeowners","name":"Tips On Cleaning Mold After Water Damage and Flooding For Long Island, NY Homeowners","description":"Returning to normal life after floods and hurricane disasters often takes a while. One of the rampant challenges that people face while restoring their homes is mold. Mold cleanup safely and effectively is one of the prime concerns for homeowners after a flood. Here are some useful guidelines that will help you clean up safely: &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/14\/tips-on-cleaning-mold-after-a-flood-long-island-ny\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tips On Cleaning Mold After Water Damage and Flooding For Long Island, NY Homeowners<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>","datePublished":"2022-04-14","dateModified":"2022-04-14","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/author\/jake\/#Person","name":"Jake Sheets","url":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/author\/jake\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/134007555d0ad5718974640f1727a2da?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/134007555d0ad5718974640f1727a2da?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"IAC Moldbusters","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/340x60-moldbusterslogo-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/340x60-moldbusterslogo-1.jpg","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pic-about.png","url":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pic-about.png","width":100,"height":100},"url":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/14\/tips-on-cleaning-mold-after-a-flood-long-island-ny\/","about":[{"@type":"Thing","@id":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/category\/uncategorized\/","name":"Uncategorized","sameAs":["https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Your_Moms_House","http:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/entity\/Q5884621"]}],"wordCount":556,"articleBody":"Returning to normal life after floods and hurricane disasters often takes a while. One of the rampant challenges that people face while restoring their homes is mold. Mold cleanup safely and effectively is one of the prime concerns for homeowners after a flood.Here are some useful guidelines that will help you clean up safely:1. Preparing to clean upNo matter what kind of mold, it could be potentially dangerous for health and must be eradicated at the earliest. Here are the steps to follow:Identify, throw away or move outdoors, the items that have become wet from the flood and will not dry up within 24-48 hours.Start the cleaning process by drying your spaces thoroughly to prevent the growth of mold and separate all water-drenched items.You should also take pictures of damaged goods and inform your insurance company about the same.If you plan to do the cleaning yourself, accumulate the requisite gear- gloves, goggles, masks.Also, identify members with allergies who should not be taking up the cleaning process.2. Using bleach- Do\u2019s and Don\u2019tsIf you are using bleach to clean up the mold, make sure you use proper gloves, masks, and goggles to keep yourself protected. (Guidelines by CDC)Do not mix ammonia with bleach or any other cleaning product.The fumes produced during bleaching are unhealthy; open the windows and doors to let fumes escape.When using bleach, follow the measurement of 1 cup of bleach per 1 gallon of water. And for stronger commercial strength bleaches, we recommend using less than 1 cup of bleach per gallon of water.Wear an N-95 mask, gloves, and goggles to keep your hands, mouth, and eyes protected. An N-95 mask is easily available at home improvement and hardware stores.Takeaway: Contact Long Island&#8217;s Best Mold Removal and Water Damage Restoration CompanyThe occurrence of mold should be severed before it starts spreading all over and becomes a potential hazard for health and damages the home spaces. If the cleaning task is complex, you must hire the services of a professional mold removal and cleaning team who have the expertise to tackle mammoth mold cleaning jobs.We at moldbusters.com are a team of professionals experienced to clean mold after natural disasters like floods and hurricanes. 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