Guidelines for Cleaning Mold Effected Areas

Note: Particular attention must be paid if people in the building have sensitivities, are immune compromised, are young children or could be in anyway maybe affected by mold. Possibly they should not be present when the work is being preformed.

Small Areas - Total surface area effected less than 10 square feet

Material or Furnishings Affected	Cleanup Method	Personal Protective Equipment	Containment
Books and papers	3	Minimum N-95 respirator Gloves Goggles	None required
Carpet and backing/padding	1,3
Concrete or cinder block	1,3
Hard surface, porous flooring(linoleum, ceramic tile, vinyl)	1,2,3
Non-porous, hard surfaces(plastics, metals)	1,2,3
Upholstered furniture & drapes	1,3
Wallboard(drywall and gypsum)	3
Wood surfaces	1,2,3

Medium Areas - Total surface area effected between 10 and 100 square feet

Material or Furnishings Affected	Cleanup Method	Personal Protective Equipment	Containment
Books and papers	3	Limited or Full This is a judgement call and you should error on the side of personal safety.	Limited This is a judgement call and you should error on the side of personal safety.
Carpet and backing/padding	1,3,4
Concrete or cinder block	1,3
Hard surface, porous flooring(linoleum, ceramic tile, vinyl)	1,2,3
Non-porous, hard surfaces(plastics, metals)	1,2,3
Upholstered furniture & drapes	1,3,4
Wallboard(drywall and gypsum)	3,4
Wood surfaces	1,2,3

Large Areas - Total surface area effected greater than 100 square feet

The recommendations for this situation is to seek the advice of a professional or hire a professional to perform the cleanup.

DuPage County Health Department

Environmental Health Services

Guidelines for Cleaning Mold Effected Areas