Mold question

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I just purchased my first flip at sheriffs auction but there is extensive mold due to the radiator register pipes bursting over the winter cause no one left the heat on. I plan on gutting the whole lower level (quad level house) but it has some kind of tile installed on the concrete floor. I'm not sure if it's ceramic, porcelain or some other kind of tile but my question is whether the mold would get into the grout or the tile itself? I was hoping to salvage the tile floor. Does anyone know?

[Gerald K.]

I would consult with a mold remediation company. They should be able to tell you what has to be done to take care of it. Since the mold spores can spread if not properly handled (a health hazard), you need to have a specialist take care of it. Mold grows and spreads on organic material - wood, drywall, etc. Since grout is porous, it might have some organic material soaked into it that the mold could feed on and it could cause stains that might be difficult to remove.