What to Wear before entering a Home or Building with Mold Damage
- Goggles or eye protection
- N-95 respirator or one that provides even more protection
(check packaging for “N-95”)
- Long-sleeved shirt
- Protective gloves
- Long pants
- Waterproof boots
CAUTION!
If you have a breathing problem like asthma, do not enter a building with mold damage. Mold can make asthma symptoms worse.
If you have a weakened immune system (such as from cancer treatment or medicines that suppress the immune system), do not enter a building with mold damage. People with a weakened immune system are more likely to get a serious illness from mold.
Children should also not enter buildings with mold damage.
MORE INFORMATION ON REMOVING MOLD:
www.cdc.gov/mold/cleanup-guide.html
MORE INFORMATION ON WEARING RESPIRATORS:
www.cdc.gov/disasters/disease/respiratory.html
