Environmental Services Group in Florida
The SANITIZATION Protocol
The information contained herein comes from Chapter TEN of Mold-Free Construction™ and is
copyrighted and should not, therefore, be reproduced without the express permission of the author, D. Douglas Hoffman, Environmental Consultant. The
NORMI Certified IAQ/Mold Inspector has been trained to understand these techniques and has been granted permission to use this information to the betterment
of your indoor environment.
"BEYOND" — This is taking the extra step of prevention. This list comprises suggestions for keeping your home clean so mold will not have a
chance to get a foothold. Some of these may seem "extreme measures" but have proven to be invaluable in maintaining a mold-free environment. Use
these, as you will...
- Keep the premises clean and regularly dust, vacuum, and mop.
- Install an efficient air purification system in the home to maintain good indoor air quality
and reduce dust, this should include the HVAC system.
- Use hood vents when cooking, cleaning, and dishwashing.
- Keep closet doors ajar, where possible, to increase airflow in the closets or install vented doors.
- Avoid excessive amounts of indoor plants.
- Use exhaust fans when bathing/showering.
- Leave exhaust fans on long enough to remove moisture from the room.
- Use ceiling fans.
- Water all indoor plants outdoors, if possible.
- Wipe down any moisture and/or spillage.
- Wipe down bathroom walls and fixtures after bathing/showering.
There are some good products out there for this very purpose.
- Wipe down any vanities/sink tops.
- Avoid drying clothes by hand drying indoors.
- Avoid air-drying dishes.
- Open blinds/curtains to allow light into premises.
- Wipe down floors after any water spillage.
- Hang shower curtains within the bath when showering.
- Securely close shower doors, if present, when showering.
- Leave bathroom and showers door open after use.
- Use dryer if present for wet towels.
- Use household cleaners (we prefer biodegradable enzyme cleaners) on any hard surfaces.
- Remove any moldy or rotting food.
- Remove garbage regularly.
- Wipe down any and all visible signs of moisture.
- Regularly scan the ceiling for evidence of roof leaks.
- Periodically check the air conditioning vents to be sure they are clean.
- Change the air conditioning filter regularly.
- Perform scheduled maintenance on your air conditioning system, including, but not limited to,
cleaning the evaporator coil.
- Wipe down windows and sills if moisture is present.
- Regularly, inspect for leaks under the sinks and around the base of the water closets,
around the washing machine and water heater.
- Check all washer hoses and outside garden hose connections.
- Regularly empty dehumidifier.
- Clean behind the refrigerator and around the air conditioning air handler if possible.
- Empty the refrigerator condensation pan where possible.
- If possible, pour a small amount of bleach in the drip pan of the
air conditioning air handler to decrease the potential for mold growth.
- Answer this question regularly and check for the signs of mold:
"If I were mold and liked moisture, where would I feel
most comfortable to set up a home and build a family?"
It is my opinion that these recommendations will substantially improve the indoor air environment of your home and, as in addition, reduce the potential
for mold or other Indoor Air Quality problems in the future.
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