ALT Tips to Cleanup Mold Put on protective equipment (gloves, mask, goggles) to protect your eyes, nose, mouth, and skin. Take it out! Anything wet with flood water that can’t be cleaned and dried out completely should be taken outside. Take photos of discarded items for filing insurance claims. Open all doors and windows when you are working, and leave as many open as you safely can when you leave. When electricity is safe to use, use fans and dehumidifiers to remove moisture. Don’t mix cleaners if you use cleaning products. DO NOT mix bleach and ammonia because they can create toxic vapors. Clean with water and a detergent. Remove all mold you can see. Dry right away. Don’t cover it, remove it. Painting or caulking over mold will not prevent it from growing. Dry your home and everything in it as quickly as possible. If you have a breathing problem, do not enter a building or home with mold damage. Children should not enter areas with mold damage.