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Does mold testing require a professional?

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Mold testing should be handled by a professional, and a professional with experience in this area will be able to provide you with the most accurate results. Mold can cause health problems such as res...Read More

What are the types of mold testing?

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The types of mold testing include mold spore traps, tape lift or tape slide sampling, swab testing, and bulk sampling. Home test kits are also available, and these involve placing a special fluid-fill...Read More

What are the different types of household mold?

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Black mold is a common household mold, but it's not always the toxic variety. When we moved into an apartment with mold, we called a mold remediator who told us the black mold growing there was the Cl...Read More

When should mold testing be done?

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Mold testing should be done if you smell mold in your home. Mold grows in the presence of water, so if you have a plumbing leak, it's a good idea to invest in mold testing. Mold can cause symptoms suc...Read More

When is it unnecessary to do mold testing?

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It's unnecessary to do mold testing if there is visible mold in your home. Testing is meant to identify if there is mold present, and it's only necessary in cases where the mold growth is invisible to...Read More