Health Canada is warning of the dangers of mould in homes and cottages hit by this year's spring flooding.
Federal biologist Francis Lavoie says it's important to dry wet walls and belongings within 48 hours, but that's not always possible in the case of flooding."Cushions, carpet, drywall, mattresses, box springs, stuffed toys, insulation material -- everything that has been exposed to water and cannot be dried -- needs to be thrown away or discarded."Lavoie said often by the time people can get back into their homes, mould is already growing.
"We usually recommend using professionals for such extensive work. In the case of a flood, it's a lot of clean-up," he said. "Wear rubber boots, gloves, eye protection and a face mask when cleaning and disinfecting. Always wash hands with soap and clean water after clean-up activities even if wearing gloves," she said.Lavoie said homeowners should not drop their guard even long after the clean-up has been done.
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