Air quality test is often conducted to determine the level of airborne mold spores. Interpretation of air quality test results is often difficult as the levels of mold spores in the air vary greatly depending on the activity in the room, changes in temperature and relative humidity, ventilation rate and season of the year. During summer for example, indoor mold spore counts can be relatively very high even in homes with no visible mold growth due to infiltration of spores from … [Read more...]
Indoor Air Quality – Testing For Mold
October 1, 2011 by
The health effects of poor indoor air quality are dependent upon several factors including the type of contaminant, concentration, duration of exposure, and individual susceptibility. Indoor air quality can be compromised by a number of contaminants including mold. Assessing the status of Indoor Air Quality The status of indoor air quality is assessed by measuring the levels of contaminants indoors. These Contaminants include: 1. Biological contaminants such as mold, bacteria, viruses, … [Read more...]
Air Quality Mold Testing Kits
September 16, 2011 by
Air quality testing should be conducted by a qualified professional. However, there are basic tests that a homeowner or a property manager can perform by themselves and save money. Air quality testing for mold does not require any special training. Mold & Bacteria Consulting Laboratories has been renting air quality testing equipment to homeowners, property managers or professionals who are just starting their businesses. To perform your own air quality testing for mold it's important to … [Read more...]
Air sampling for Airborne Mold Spores
April 23, 2009 by
Question: I've looked at the report and I'm very surprised. There is hardly any results. Have I done something wrong when I did the air sampling? We had a company selling air cleaners offer to test our air. They did air sampling for for two viable air samples. Then they said we had Aspergillus versicolor. Is it possible that a mold will show up on a viable test and not on a non-viable test? Thank You Answer: I don't think you did anything wrong in your air sampling. The analysis of … [Read more...]
Stachybotrys
April 19, 2009 by
Question: Hello there. I work in a boat and recently we discovered that we had a lot of mould on our ceiling. A company came and tested the mould and it came back to be Stachybotrys or some thing similar (sorry about the spelling...). They are planning to clean the area with air cleaners and filters etc. They say that the mould is only in two of the five crew rooms and nothing in the other rooms. Is it possible to have mould so confined, or is this just my superior’s explanation. Also, I … [Read more...]
Basement mold
April 5, 2009 by
Question: I suspect we have basement mold. We moved in to our townhouse almost a year ago. In the past several months I have noticed that my daughter's allergies are acting up a lot more, especially when we are in the basement. I too have been experiencing a lot of congestion and sneezing etc. when in the basement. I can smell a musty smell (nobody else can, but I can) and I cannot locate it. I can't see mold, I've torn apart the house. My only guess is it's in the carpets or walls. I notice you … [Read more...]
Spore Trapping And Counting
October 29, 2008 by
Spore trapping and counting is extensively used in crop protection to: determine the concentration of pathogenic spores carried by wind forecast a disease outbreak get facts about periodicity of spore showers on crops as one of several infection requirements determine correct timing of protectant sprays and other control measures. Spore trapping and counting also provide useful information about airborne spores that cause respiratory allergies such as rhinitis, asthma, and … [Read more...]
Testing Carpets For Mold
October 11, 2008 by
Carpets are reservoirs of health hazard particulates including mold spores, dust mites, and animal hair. These particulates are allergenic to some people when inhaled. Mold spores are very tiny and easily become airborne when the carpet is disturbed as people walk in the house or when the carpet is being cleaned. Cleaning the carpet with a good vacuum cleaner on regular basis significantly reduces the number of settled mold spores and other particulates. In fact there is no need to test … [Read more...]
How To Test For Mold
September 14, 2008 by
Mold testing has 2 components: Assessment of the extent of mold growth in the building Laboratory testing of the samples collected during the building assessment Assessment of the extent of mold growth This component of mold testing is very important because the results of this assessment are used to determine the level of remediation required. Mold assessment in a building should be performed by a qualified professional. Laboratory Testing Of Samples Laboratory testing of samples … [Read more...]
