Mold testing in houses is becoming common as people become more aware of health risks associated with mold growth in houses. Mold testing has 2 components. The first is the visual inspection of the house for any visible mold growth and/or moisture damage. Presence of musty smells is generally an indication of microbial growth. During visual mold inspection, the assessor … [Read more...] about Mold Testing In Houses: What You Should Know
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Mold In Your House: How To Test Mold In Your House
With all the news about black mold and its effects on your health, you may be a little worried if you see mold in your house, especially if you think it looks like black mold. You may already know that some types of mold are toxic and can cause health problems, while others do not affect your health, and are only a cosmetic problem. Traditional thinking was not to bother … [Read more...] about Mold In Your House: How To Test Mold In Your House
Household mold: A Homeowner’s Nightmare
Molds are ubiquitous in nature, and mold spores are a common component of household and workplace dust. In nature, molds are an important part of the natural world, helping to decompose organic matter such as fallen leaves. Molds are characterized by cotton-like features that may appear in colors such as gray, white, black, or green. Molds can appear fuzzy or in circular … [Read more...] about Household mold: A Homeowner’s Nightmare
Laboratory Test For Mold Samples- Should You Hire A Professional?
There are 2 types of mold samples that one can collect for mold testing. These are air samples and surface samples. For surface samples, one can use clear scotch tape. For instructions on how you can collect mold samples using scotch tape click How To Sample For Mould Using Clear Scotch Tape. Air samples are also easy to collect. However, you would need a sampling pump that … [Read more...] about Laboratory Test For Mold Samples- Should You Hire A Professional?
Cost Of Mold Testing- What You Should Know!
The cost of mold testing is highly variable. For lack of standards and regulations in the industry, the quality of mold testing is also highly variable. Currently, it is difficult for consumers to know whether they are being ripped off in mold testing or not. When hiring a mold testing company, consumers should consider not only the cost of mold testing but also the scope of … [Read more...] about Cost Of Mold Testing- What You Should Know!