Health Tip: Getting Rid of Mold and Mildew

The Federal Emergency Management Administration offers these suggestions:

  • While cleaning, wear a mask, eye protection and gloves.
  • Provide adequate ventilation.
  • Start by cleaning a small area. If you develop a reaction, it's probably time to hire a professional.
  • Thoroughly clean an affected area before using disinfectant.

    • Related Articles

    How to Prevent and Treat Eye Allergies

    Continue

    1 in 10 Adults Have Food Allergies, But Twice as Many Think They Do

    Continue

    Persistent Cough May Mean See Your Doctor

    Continue

    Search Allergy Articles

    Climate Change Could Change the Ragweed Sneezin' Season

    Will Peanut Treatment Guard Against Peanut Allergy?

    Making Halloween Less Scary for Teens With Allergies, Asthma

    Spring Sneezin' Season Has Sprung

    Coming Soon: A Tiny Robot You Swallow to Help You Stay Healthy

    Asthmatic Teens Even More Likely to Vape Than Those Without the Illness

    Summer Camp Tips for Kids With Asthma, Allergies

    Walkable Neighborhoods Might Lower Kids' Asthma Risk

    Exercises for Chronic Health Conditions

    Boosting Steroid Dose May Not Reduce Kids' Asthma Flare-Ups

    Flu Season Shows More Signs of Slowing

    Flu Shot Crucial for Those With COPD

    Nasty Flu Season Easing Up

    Working Out When Under the Weather

    Probiotics Show No Effect on Kids' Tummy Upsets