Table 1.
Characteristics of 35 flood-affected homes investigated in the present study.
| Home characteristics | Categories | Number of homes (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor materials | Carpet | 4 | 11 |
| Hardwood | 20 | 57 | |
| Concrete slab | 6 | 17 | |
| Tile | 3 | 9 | |
| Linoleum | 1 | 3 | |
| Plywood | 1 | 3 | |
| Signs of water damage | Yes | 31 | 89 |
| No | 4 | 11 | |
| Signs of visible mold | Yes | 34 | 97 |
| No | 1 | 3 | |
| Occupation status | Unoccupied | 27 | 77 |
| Occupied | 8 | 23 | |
| Bleach and other chemicals treatment status | Treated | 19 | 54 |
| Untreated | 16 | 46 | |
| Chemicals treatment type | Microban | 2 | 11 |
| Boracare | 3 | 16 | |
| Jomax | 1 | 5 | |
| Sterifab and Virex | 1 | 5 | |
| Zinase | 1 | 5 | |
| Bleach | 8 | 42 | |
| Unknown chemicals | 3 | 16 |