Cleaning and Stain Removal - Mold in closet

had water leak from a/c go thru wall, enter closet, stain on cement under padding and carpet, suitcase on carpet had green mold on it. no idea how long it was there, the water that is. all vacuumed up, dry now, gonna get cement cleaned carpet replaced etc. should i be worried about clothes that were in the closet on shelves? no evidence of mold on shelves, i am in florida, but closet always open, not humid to the point of sweating walls etc. allegedly wall has no moisture in it. this is a drag! i am on vacation friday,must pack, all my clothes are in the damn closet on shelves. guess i will select vacation wear check for mold wash and go from that point, worry about it when i get back. suggestions needed!

If you don't see any mold on clothes I would not worry!

i would be more worried about whats inside that wall more than the clothes...interior surfaces of walls....usually have no air flow,

that means standing moisture can remain in there for days, weeks even months later..so you may want to consider opening up a section of the wall, depending on how the walls are finished and checking it out...this may seem like alot of work

but mold/mildew can cause health concerns down the road..plus if you ever go to sell it..an inspector may find that, which may make selling it much more difficult..once mold is formed if can remain domaint for years without further moisture present

once u figured out what the deal is in the walls and ceilings replace major damage, clean and seal any surface that is just minor..you can paint walls and ceilings with a mold/mildew blocker to help

i would suggest for concrete..test the sealer..this can be done by putting water on the floor giving it 5 mins and checking on it..if its beaded up sealer is fine..if it is absorbed into the concrete you need to clean and seal the area to prevent moisture from wicking back up

check with your insurance for whats covered..most will pay for professional services...to a point..but of course you also have to consider how much that will up your payments

thanks for the replies. saw no mold on clothes for the trip, washed anyway, call me crazy or mr err on the side of caution. it was NEVER humid enough in the closet for the clothes to get damp..............but......safe than sorry! docduck- it's an apartment, they will have to deal with it. after my vacation. no ac or heat on for the two weeks i'm gone, so barring rain getting through the roof or a breaking pipe, all should be well. but guys, thanks for your insights, god bless, have a great holiday and new year!

Np, i would still like to suggest that you take into consideration health concerns of mold. If its a apartment your own and rent out. You may be liable, depending on local laws, for repairs. When people hear mold/mildew it can scare them pretty good. My suggestion again would be to take care of it while it is fresh or hire a professional. If it was me and this is just my thoughts..i wouldnt want to take the risk of someone coming into contact with active mold...or some kid being in there getting into something. Too much liablity. Again just my advice. Good Luck