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The users are ultimately responsible for keeping this area clean.

Here are some basic steps for the labs to follow:

- Remove and dispose of properly anything that is not labeled, unneeded or no longer usable.

-EHS can help with any questions about hazardous material disposal.

-EHS can recommend an outside vendor that can perform cleaning / mold remediation for you. (The Center is responsible for the costs of outside services.)

- Remove all paper, fiber, cardboard or Styrofoam materials and use either plastic or metal containers. (everything in the cold room should be non porous so that it is more difficult for mold to grow)

- Make sure that all containers are labeled with: what it is, date, responsible PI. (if hazardous material make sure to include hazard information)

- Wipe down all surfaces with appropriate disinfectants. (be careful with volatile / hazardous cleaning solutions, see note below)

-The ResearchEHS webpage has Decontamination and Disinfection information in the section on biological safety. (The EPA has a disinfectant page: http://www.epa.gov/oppad001/chemregindex.htm )

- All surfaces including the bottoms of tables and shelves should be wiped down with disinfectant.

- don't store paper, cardboard or Styrofoam in the cold room.

- don't store materials on the floor.

- set a regular cleaning schedule for the cold room, use appropriate disinfectants.

- immediately remove or decontaminate items that show mold.

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Hope this helps.

Regards,

Daniel Brock