Mold Air Testing

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Why Should You Consider Air Testing for Mold?

90% of our lives are spent indoors

Mold spores in the air can cause major health risks

80% of the air tests we do come back positive for mold

Have any crawl spaces? 30% of the air you breath in your home comes from that area

Our Simple 4 Step Process for Mold Remediation

1

Thorough inspection

to identify mold, it's source and damages

2

Air test to confirm

air quality and plan

for remediation

4

Post air test to

ensure air quality of affected area is safe

3

Remove mold

and perform

microbial cleaning

what is mold?

Mold is a microscopic fungi. There are thousands of different kinds of mold, and can be found indoors and outdoors. They spread by producing spores and grow in damp, humid, and warm conditions. Colonies of mold can begin to form as quickly as 24 hours after water intrusion. Indoors, it is found in areas where levels of humidity are high, such as: an attic, basement, bathroom, outside in a crawl space, or around other areas that contain plumbing. Once mold begins to spread, spores can survive harsh conditions. If mold is left unattended for long periods of time it can damage walls, ceilings, floors, furniture, framing and other foundational elements in a building. Indoor mold growing on a surface can look fuzzy, have a slimy texture, or look like a stain. It can be black, brown, white, green, yellow and other colors. Since mold needs moisture to thrive, fixing the moisture issues you may have can prevent mold from growing. If you’ve had a mold problem in the past it is important to note any porous material that was previously infected with mold (such as: carpet, curtains, drywall, tile, or clothing) that was not discarded will be more susceptible to mold growth in the future.

When should you

air test for mold?

If mold is detected, or even suspected, in your home you should plan for its removal immediately no matter the type. While some people are more sensitive to mold than others, there are several potential health risks involving mold either way. The most common are allergic reactions such as: red itchy eyes and skin, wheezing, stuffy nose, some people may even develop more serious respiratory complications including asthma. Individuals with a weakened immune system, and those who have received an organ transplant are more likely to get infections and complications. The elderly and infants are at greater risk of health problems when exposed to mold. Other serious health risks including chronic pain have also been linked to mold sensitivity. It is imperative to have a professional team that is certified in mold removal do your remediation projects. As prolonged exposure to mold can be detrimental to your health.