Coast Property Management 8/3/2020

600 Ninth Ave Apts COAST How do I clean up mold? The time you are most likely to stir up spores and be exposed is the very time you are trying to clean up your mold problem. That's when you need to be the most careful. First, try to determine the extent of the mold infestation. If the area is small and well defined, clean up can be done by you, as long as you are free of any health symptoms or allergies. However, if the mold problem is extensive,such as between the walls or under the floors,you should leave clean up to a professional. Large Areas 1. Consider having a professional cleanup the area. To find a professional, check under "Fire and Water Damage Restoration"in your Yellow Pages. If you decide to clean up on your own,follow the guidance below. 2. Protect yourself by using goggles, gloves,and breathing protection while working in the area. For large consolidated areas of mold growth,you should use an OSHA(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)approved particle mask. 3. Seal off area from the rest of your home.Cover heat registers or ventilation ducts/grills.Open a window before you start to clean up. 4. Remove all your furnishings to a neutral area to be cleaned later. Follow cleaning directions below. 5. Bag all moldy materials you will be discarding. 6. Scrub all affected hard surfaces: • First with a mild detergent solution,such as laundry detergent and warm water. • (optional step)Then use a solution of A%cup bleach to one quart of water.Wait 20 minutes and repeat. Wait another 20 minutes. • Last, apply a borate-based detergent solution and do not rinse.This will help prevent mold from growing again. To find a borate-based detergent,read the ingredients listed on the package label for borates. 7. Give the entire area a good cleaning.Vacuum floors,and wash bedding and clothes if exposed. Small Areas 1. Protect yourself by using goggles, gloves, and breathing protection while working in the area. For small isolated areas of mold growth, a cotton dust mask should do. 2. Seal off area from the rest of your home. Cover heat registers or ventilation ducts/grills. Cover all your furniture. Open a window before you start clean up. 3. Bag all moldy materials,you will be discarding. 4. Scrub all affected hard surfaces: • First with a mild detergent solution,such as laundry detergent and warm water. • (optional step)Then use a solution of A%cup bleach to one quart of water.Wait 20 minutes and repeat. Wait another 20 minutes. • Last apply a borate-based detergent solution and do not rinse. This will help prevent mold from growing again. To find a borate-based detergent,read the ingredients listed on the package label for borates. 5. Give the entire area a good cleaning,vacuum floors,and wash bedding and clothes if exposed. Clean all furnishings exposed to mold. Permeable and washable Such as clothing,bedding,and other washable articles. Simply run through the laundry. Non-permeable and Such as wood, metal, plastic,glass,and ceramics. Mix a solution of lukewarm water and washable laundry detergent,and wipe down your articles. Permeable but not Such as beds and furniture. If these furnishings are moldy,you should consider discarding washable and replacing them. If you decide it is a keeper,take the furnishing outside. Give it a good vacuuming,and let it air out.When finished,if you do not notice an odor it should be okay. However,watch for any mold growth or health problems. IIWe have read, understand and have received a copy of the above Mold Information. 11Pr 08/03/2020 34 7 City of Everett(Reek/ I !_ �� Date Myrya Grace(Owner/Agent) Date AT EST: Office of the City Attorney APPROVED AS TO FORM �! •ZC} 32 David C.Hall,City Attorney pep City Clerk