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Table 2: Guidelines for Remediating Building Materials with Mold Growth Caused by Clean Water*
Material or Furnishing Affected	Cleanup Methods†	Personal Protective Equipment	Containment
SMALL - Total Surface Area Affected Less Than 10 square feet (ft2)
Books and papers	3	Minimum N-95 respirator, gloves, and goggles	None required
Carpet and backing	1, 3
Concrete or cinder block	1, 3
Hard surface, porous flooring (linoleum, ceramic tile, vinyl)	1, 2, 3
Non-porous, hard surfaces (plastics, metals)	1, 2, 3
Upholstered furniture & drapes	1, 3
Wallboard (drywall and gypsum board)	3
Wood surfaces	1, 2, 3
Material or Furnishing Affected	Cleanup Methods†	Personal Protective Equipment	Containment
MEDIUM - Total Surface Area Affected Between 10 and 100 feet (ft2)
Books and papers	3	Limited or Full Use professional judgement, consider potential for remediator exposure and size of contaminated area	Limited Use professional judgement, consider potential for remediator/occupant exposure and size of contaminated area
Carpet and backing	1, 3, 4
Concrete or cinder block	1, 3
Hard surface, porous flooring (linoleum, ceramic tile, vinyl)	1, 2, 3
Non-porous, hard surfaces (plastics, metals)	1, 2, 3
Upholstered furniture & drapes	1, 3, 4
Wallboard (drywall and gypsum board)	3, 4
Wood surfaces	1, 2, 3
Material or Furnishing Affected	Cleanup Methods†	Personal Protective Equipment	Containment
LARGE - Total Surface Area Affected Greater Than 100 (ft2) or Potential for Increased Occupant or Remediator Exposure During Remediation Estimated to be Significant