Myths and Facts About DIY Home Mold Test Kits

MYTH:
Viable mould testing (also known as "settle plate" or "gravity sample" testing) is not a reliable mould testing method.

FACT:
Scientific & Government studies support the use of the type of viable mould testing kits offered by Home Mold Laboratory.  Home Mould Test Kits work well for people who are unsure about the presence of dangerous moulds in their homes or businesses, want to find out more, and need a cost effective means of receiving reliable laboratory analysis, if it is needed.
 

MYTH:
You need to rent expensive equipment to get accurate air quality results.

FACT:
Some online sellers of DIY Home Mould Test Kits will falsely state that settling plate viable mould testing does not work. The fact is that you do not need to spend hundreds of dollars to obtain reliable mould air quality results.  Scientific studies support the air test results obtained from the Home Mold Laboratory Viable Home Mould Test Kit.
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MYTH:
All DIY home mould testing kits are pretty much the same.

FACT:
The Home Mold Laboratory Home Mould Test Kits are designed and manufactured to meet all applicable NIOSH, OSHA, and EPA standards and are the only  DIY kits recommended and approved by the National Association of Mold Professionals.
 

MYTH:
The danger from mould is over-hyped.

FACT:
The following health problems have all  been associated with toxic mould:

If you, your family members, residents or occupants of the building experience any of these conditions, it may indicate that mould is present in their environment.  (Adapted from The National Association of Mold Professionals.)

MYTH:
You don't need to test for mould because it's easy to find.

FACT:
If you can answer "yes" to any of the following questions, there could be hidden mould in your home or building:

• Is there a musty smell in the building?
• Can you see a substance that you suspect might be mould?
• Are there visible signs of water damage anywhere?
• Does the building suffer from constant moisture or poor circulation?
• Has the building ever suffered a roof, plumbing or basement leak?
• Has the building ever suffered a sink or sewer overflow?
• Has the building ever suffered other water problems?

If there are small children or anyone with a compromised immune system living or working in the space, or if you are moving to a new building that you want to make sure is safe, then you should test for mould.