What To Do About Mold Problem

MYFOXNY.COM - When flood waters recede, mold is often left in the wake.

Good Day NY called in a mold expert on Wednesday to explain what to do if your home has a mold problem.

Kevin Hinchey, President and CEO of H & H Environmental , shared the following tips and information about mold in the home caused by flooding:

• get rid of all the paneling, insulation, carpeting, anything that is porous
• get fans introduced to the area very quickly
• introduce a treatment to kill the mold that is starting; will help in preventtion, too
• insulation, carpeting, paneling, sheetrock, drop ceilings are often damaged by mold
• mold attacks your respiratory system; it can scar your lungs

For more information, visit HHEnvironmental.com.