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Topic: MOLD!!! How do you know you have it??

jenn
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Member # 21687

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A lot here about MOLD...Interesting Topic!!

How does one test their home for MOLD?? Call a professional or...

is their a home test kit that can measure spores air borne??

Posts: 501 | From Hudson Ticky Valley, NY | Registered: Aug 2009 | IP: Logged |

momlyme
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 27775

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You can do air and tape testing yourself:

http://www.homemoldtestkit.com/

This lab does the ERMI (a vacuum test) for 1/2 the price of mycometrics:
http://www.emsl.com

Many molds are not naturally airborne... if they are wet, they are sticky until disturbed. Air tests are not always reliable... in our case they showed a large amount of mold, but I think it is better to do the ERMI which shows a history of what has been in the air... that way you have an idea what you are dealing with.

We also bought a moisture meter. Shows moisture in the walls. Good for finding hidden leaks. Mold needs water to grow. (also food and air)

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May health be with you!

Toxic mold was suppressing our immune systems, causing extreme pain, brain fog and magnifying symptoms. Four days after moving out, the healing began.

Posts: 2007 | From NY/VT Border | Registered: Aug 2010 | IP: Logged |

karenl
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Member # 17753

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When you feel just horrible, you have mold.
If there is another person in your house feeling tired, this is more proof.

If someone leaves your house - more proof.

If friends are not visiting often, they are not feeling well in your home.

Posts: 1834 | From US | Registered: Oct 2008 | IP: Logged |

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