Black mold testing kit for visible mold growth is a DIY mold testing kit that you can use to test for mold in your home or office. Unlike other mold testing kits, the Mould Facts (MF) black mold testing kit is the same as the one used by mold testing professionals.
If you see black mold in your home or office, DO NOT panic! Molds will frequently be found growing in houses on wet or damp drywall, wood, behind wallpaper, and on ceiling tiles in areas that are constantly moist or have suffered water damage or leaks.A few of these molds such as Stachybotrys, Aspergillus and Penicillium are associated with adverse health effects. Others like Alternaria and Cladosporium cause allergic reactions to people who are sensitive to mold.
BUT, not all black molds that occur indoors are hazardous. Also, some dangerous molds are not black.
If you see mold growth, use the MF black mold testing kit and submit samples to a qualified lab to determine whether the mold present is hazardous or only a cosmetic concern. The MF Black mold testing kit is the most inexpensive test and from it our partner lab can give you information and guidance on what to do next. It is an easy way to determine if the mold is toxic and if it will require more intensive investigation and remediation. Cleaning hazardous mold requires special protection.
How do you take mold samples using the MF black mold testing kit?
The MF black mold testing kit comes with instructions on how to collect the samples and ship them to our partner laboratory. Shipping the kit is Free both ways!
You’ll know the mold in your home will be properly and correctly analyzed because our partner mold testing laboratory is headed by someone with a PhD degree in microbiology who has worked in this field for over 25 years.
Within 2-5 business days (after we receive the samples), we’ll send you an easy-to-understand laboratory report:
- identifying the type of mold present on your samples,
- explaining any known health problems associated with the mold,
- and providing you with information on how to remove it safely.