MADISON, Wis. -- One lingering effect in many areas from June's flooding is mold, which can pose health problems.

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A simple rule when dealing with mold is "when in doubt, get it out." But those closest to the cleanup effort are warning homeowners to get that mold out in the safest way possible, WISC-TV reported.

Local restoration companies said homeowners must protect the eyes, hands and mouth when removing mold contaminate.

This means making sure people use respirators labeled n-95. People are also encouraged to be consumer smart when looking for someone to remove that mold because if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

"Very, very much consumer beware because if anybody tells you that you can spray something on it, the problem goes away, just turn and walk away," said Kent Rawhouser, owner of A & J Specialty Services. "Because there's no way with any type of contaminant you can just spray something on and walk away."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said mold will greatly affect people with asthma, allergies and those with immune suppressions such cancer patients, transplant recipients, and those with HIV, WISC-TV reported.

Symptoms from exposure to mold include stuffy nose, eye and skin irritation. Those allergic to mold may experience difficulty breathing and people with weakened immune systems may develop mold infections in the body, WISC-TV reported.

Those are all reasons why homeowners should take every precaution necessary. Rawhouser warns safety should come first when cleaning a home of mold damage.

"You have to protect your eyes, your hands, and your breathing zone. That's how you're going to get a contaminate, if you cut yourself, or you rub your fingers, it's on your eyes, or when you breathe," said Rawhouser. "Speed is of the essence, but what good is your house if you're sick because of what you had to do with it?"