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Avoiding Mold Hazards in Your Waterdamaged Home
A flood-damaged building requires special attention to avoid or correct a mold population explosion.
Bleach Does Kill Mold – Within Limits
Stories are hitting the media saying bleach doesn’t work in mold cleanup and prevention. An LSU AgCenter expert says there are reasons for some of the confusion but that bleach is effective at killing mold.
Slime Mold ‘Sinister,’ But Not Harmful To Lawn
Even though Louisiana falls are usually dry, rain eventually comes. After long, extended wet periods, a sinister looking fungus or slime may appear, attacking lawns in the cooler season ahead.
Preventing Mildew and Decay
The secret to mildew prevention is two words -- clean and dry. The solution to mildew problems is --- disinfect and dry.
Saving Wet Walls and Floors
If your home was flooded, it must be disinfected and dried thoroughly to prevent mildew and future damage by wood rot.
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