Is it safe to remove black mold?

Removing black mold is safe when performed with proper protective equipment. The supplies necessary to remove black mold safely include gloves, long clothing, and a black mold-rated breathing mask or respirator.

Safe and effective black mold removal also requires effective cleaning products and home protection supplies. Commercial black mold cleaner kills and removes the spores, and heavy plastic sheeting seals doors and vents to prevent transfer of the mold to other rooms. When removing black mold from a space with outdoor openings, a powerful fan helps blow airborne spores outside. After mold removal, all disposable cleaning supplies must be sealed in thick garbage bags and transported outside.