It was about 8 inches of water.It was sucked up by a shop vac but the smell today in my office which is on the first floor is repulsive.
2006-08-29 04:10:34 · 14 answers · asked by I dont trust no Bush but my own. 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes you can. If the water was that deep the problem could also get into the walls if they are sheet rock. That is why every one who works on the houses in New Orleans has to wear masks. The mold can cause all kinds of lung and skin problems.
They need to replace all the flooring and have the walls checked to make sure that the mold does not grow in them.
2006-08-29 04:18:14 · answer #1 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same thing happened where I work. Yes, you can get sick you should try mentioning it to your superiors. They may let you go home - if there are any pregnant woman or anyone who suffers from asthma or respiratory systems they should be allowed to leave without question. Some places need to not only be vacummed by aired out and treated with industrial strength cleaners which attack and kill the mold.
2006-08-29 11:20:38 · answer #2 · answered by Elsa R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. You can get very sick. You need to pull up the carpet and replace it. Period. The mold will be very happy there for a long time...you've got to get rid of the damaged carpet.
2006-08-29 11:40:43 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can get ill,from mold and mildew.the carpit needs to pulled up with the padding and new carpet be put down.I do not know if just a wet/dry vac can eliminate the water.
2006-08-29 11:15:17 · answer #4 · answered by stacy_32letmetellya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes u can get sick. Mold can built up in places you would never know. All you have to do is be in there smelling it.
2006-08-29 11:16:06 · answer #5 · answered by sweet_thing_kay04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh you betcha. Make sure whoever needs to know about this does and takes care of it right away.
If someone is allergic to mold it can be a dangerous thing for them.
Good luck!
2006-08-29 11:15:37 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it should dry out before the mold actually forms. It will smell until it is dry.
2006-08-29 11:14:43 · answer #7 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mold could be bad for you - fans to help keep the air moving might help, but just vacuuming isn't going to dry it out.
2006-08-29 11:16:58 · answer #8 · answered by tigglys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely. They need to pull it up, let the floor dry and replace the carpet.
2006-08-29 11:14:03 · answer #9 · answered by Elizabeth L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely. in fact, some molds can make you very ill. they need to find a temporary office to house the employees until they can get it cleaned up.
2006-08-29 11:15:10 · answer #10 · answered by lady beth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋