The Wauwatosa Health Department has cleanup kits available. You can pick one up at the health department Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Mold Cleanup and Remediation

Before you clean:

• Be cautious. Individuals with breathing problems, allergies, or weakened immune systems should avoid areas where mold is being cleaned. Testing for mold is not necessary.
• Toss it out. Remove and throw away damaged or wet furniture, carpeting, drywall, or other household items that cannot be disinfected or dried.
• Air it out. Dry and ventilate your home as much as possible within 24 to 48 hours after flood waters have receded.

While you clean:

• Protect yourself. Use proper personal protective equipment (mask, goggles, gloves) to protect your mouth, eyes, nose, and skin.
• Don’t mix cleaners. Do not mix products containing ammonia with bleach this creates harmful vapors.

How to clean:

To clean household surfaces with visible mold growth:

• Mix 1 cup of household bleach with 1 gallon of water.
• Wash surfaces with bleach mixture and scrub with a stiff brush.
• Allow to air dry.

To clean and sanitize household surfaces without visible mold growth:

• Clean surfaces with detergent and warm, clean water.
• Rinse with clean water.
• Sanitize by washing surfaces with a mixture of 1 cup of household bleach with 5 gallons of water.
• Allow to air dry. 

Mold Resources:

• WI Department of Health Services: Mold Fact Sheet
• WI Department of Health Services: Mold Resources
• CDC Homeowners and Renters Guide to Mold Cleanup
• Tips for hiring a mold contractor
• Tenant Landlord issues involving mold

Additional Flooding Resources

• Milwaukee County Flood Resources - includes resources for financial assistance, volunteer opportunities, and where to send donations