Frequently Asked Questions About Mould

How do you clean mould?
You would want to test the mould before attempting any cleanup. We advise that you don’t attempt the cleanup of toxic mould. Our home test kit will allow you to test inexpensively. After you received your results from your home test kit you can call us for a consultation. We can advise you on cleanup and answer your questions.

I am a renter and have a mould problem, can you make my landlord check or test my apartment?
No. If you believe you have a mould problem, you can test, inexpensively, with our home mould test kit to gather evidence of your problem or contact us for an inspection by one of our certified inspectors.

I am buying a new home. Do I need an inspection?
A mould inspection is recommend for every new home purchase. The mould inspection is different from a home inspection. The mould inspection is designed to find not only mould, but equally important, any sources that could potentially cause mould (sources of water intrusions, excessive moisture and/or humidity).

Can mould growing outside get into my home?
There is always mould outdoors. Your best defense against mould in your home is to check regularly for plumbing leaks and water intrusions. Use dehumidifiers and/or air conditioning during the hot/humid seasons to decrease the humidity in the home.

I have a musty or strange smell and I don’t see mould growing anywhere what do I do?
You can test the air in your home inexpensively with our home mould test kit to determine if you have a mould problem. If the test indicates a problem, then a mould inspection is recommended. If the test doesn’t indicate a problem, then you have successfully eliminated mould as a potential source of the problem.

If I have a toxic mould do I need to move out of my house?
If the toxic mould is localized to a specific room, the room can sometimes be sealed off. If the mould is prevalent throughout the home then moving out is advised until the problem is rectified.

If I have a toxic mould do I need to throw out all my belongings?
It depends on your specific situation. Our home test kit will allow you to test inexpensively. After you received your results from your home test kit laboratory analysis, you can call us for a consultation. We can advise you as to your specific situation.

I think my work place has a mould problem. What can I do?
Our home test kit will allow you to test your work place inexpensively. If the test indicates a problem, then a mould inspection is recommended. If the test doesn’t indicate a problem, then you have inexpensively eliminated mould as a potential problem.

Why do I need an inspection if I already know where the mould is?
The mould inspection is key to finding hidden mould and water or moisture intrusions (since to have mould you need a source of water or moisture). Mould can travel throughout your home and can grow behind walls, and between floors and ceilings. This is where the expertise of a mould inspector is invaluable when evaluating a mould problem. You can call us for a referral to a certified mould inspector and or remediator in your area.

Do the kits come with instructions?
Yes. The kit comes complete with instructions as how to take samples and where to send them for the lab analysis. You can also find them here.