Homeowner's and Renter's Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters
How to clean up mold after a flood or other disaster, including protective gear, drying your home, when to hire a professional, and how to know cleanup is done. For homeowners and renters.
Source: CDC. Not endorsed by CDC or the U.S. Government.
Last checked against the source 2 October 2026
How to use this document
Who it's for: homeowners and renters going back into a home after a flood.
How to read it: Is there a problem? helps you decide whether to assume mold. Key messages and Before you enter any moldy site cover the protective gear. Should I do this myself? helps you decide whether to hire a professional, and the eight numbered steps under If I must do this myself, how can I do it safely? are the cleanup itself. It ends with portable generator safety and Am I done?
Read alongside: Floods · Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Basics
What's in it
- Is There a Problem?
- Mold Basics: How Molds Can Affect Your Health
- Before You Enter Any Moldy Site
- After You Leave a Mold Site
- Should I Do This Myself?
- If I Must Do This Myself, How Can I Do It Safely?
- Safety Tips on Using Portable Generators
- Am I Done?
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