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- Non-porous surfaces (metal, glass, tile) can be cleaned.
- Semi-porous materials (wood framing) can often be cleaned and sanded.
- Porous materials (drywall, insulation, carpet pad) are usually removed.
The deeper mold can grow into a material, the less likely cleaning is enough. That is why crews remove drywall in some jobs and clean framing in others.
This topic is part of our complete guide to mold remediation. The articles for this topic are listed at the end of the page.
Material by material
- Drywall: removed at least a foot or two past visible growth.
- Wood framing and subfloor: cleaned, sanded or HEPA vacuumed, then treated and dried.
- Carpet and pad: pad is removed; carpet usually is too.
- Insulation: removed and replaced.
- Tile, glass, metal: cleaned.
- Furniture and fabrics: depends on the item and how bad the growth is.
Dry before you close up
Whatever stays in place has to be dry before walls and floors are closed back up. Moisture readings confirm it.
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