🔍Investigate areas associated with occupant complaints 

🔎Investigate areas associated with mold that can be seen

🔍Investigate inside air ducts and air handling unit

⚫Calculate the size of moldy area (square feet)

🟠Clean up small mold problems

🔵Consider the possibility of hidden mold

⬛Note the type of water-damaged materials (wallboard, carpet, etc.)

🟧Check for moisture

🟦Identify source(s) or cause of water or moisture problem(s) 

⚫Fix moisture problems before they become large problems

🚧Throughout process, consult qualified professional if necessary or desired

🚧Select remediation manager/ specialist for medium or large size mold problem (get multiple quotes)

🚧remediation specialist should have the experience and training needed to implement the remediation plan

💭Communicate with building occupants at all stages of process, your remediation manager / specialist should guide you

💭Designate contact person for questions and comments about medium or large-scale remediation

🗓️Plan Remediation —Your Remediation Manager/ Specialist will Assist You through this process

🗓️Adapt or modify remediation guidelines to fit your situation

🗓️Plan to dry wet, non-moldy materials within 48 hours to prevent mold growth 

🗓️Select cleanup methods for moldy items

🗓️Select Personal Protection Equipment needed for you and occupants

🗓️Select containment area - protect building, occupants

🗓️Personal Protective Equipment and containment as appropriate

💠Remediate moisture and mold problems

💠Fix moisture problem, implement repair plan and/or maintenance plan

💠Dry wet, non-moldy materials within 48 hours to prevent mold growth

💠Clean and dry mold materials

💠Discard moldy porous items that can't be cleaned (your mold remediation specialist will guide you)