Black Mold Testing
“The term “black mold” usually refers to Stachybotrys, which is a mycotoxic mold that can cause health problems in any healthy adult, however, the term is misleading because some molds that are black are not mycotoxic and some substances that look like mold are not mold at all. And dangerous molds can be any color – white, gray, blue, green, rust, or yellow. Having a licensed mold assessor take samples for lab analysis is the only way to really know if you have a mold problem.
Black Mold Testing
“The term “black mold” usually refers to Stachybotrys, which is a mycotoxic mold that can cause health problems in any healthy adult, however, the term is misleading because some molds that are black are not mycotoxic and some substances that look like mold are not mold at all. And dangerous molds can be any color – white, gray, blue, green, rust, or yellow. Having a licensed mold assessor take samples for lab analysis is the only way to really know if you have a mold problem.
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Mycotoxins are compounds that cause the body to react the same way they would to a toxic substance such as poison. They are found in several types of mold that are commonly found in this area such as Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Stachybotrys, and when significant amounts of them are present inside a building or home, they can cause severe illness.
Black mold, also known as mildew or black mildew enters the home from the outside air and grows when moisture is present, therefore the most common areas it can be found are basements, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and attics, as well as in garages.
Mold Testing
Mold testing, or the mold assessment, which is the first step to resolving a mold problem, is paramount because sometimes what you are positive is mold turns out to not be mold at all. Many other substances have the same appearance. So you may be worried about nothing.
What we do is inspect the entire premises from top to bottom, then, after discussing our visual findings with you, take swab samples of any visible substance that appears to be mold, and we collect air samples with a small vacuum machine. The samples are then overnighted to a certified lab in Manhattan and in about 2 days, we will email you a comprehensive report that explains our findings in easy to understand
language. If remediation (cleaning) is required, we will include an action plan (protocol) that explains the cause of the problem, details exactly how it must be properly remediated with the requisite safety procedures so neither the inhabitants nor the workers get sick, and also include corrective measures to implement in the building so that the mold will never return. We don’t want you or your family ever to have a problem again.
We are fully licensed, insured, and not only follow EPA and NYS procedural guidelines, but exceed them in thoroughness. We serve New York City, Westchester County, Putnam County, Dutchess County, Rockland County, Orange County, Bergen County, Fairfield County and beyond. For a map of our service area.
We also perform full home inspections and environmental testing for such health hazards as radon, electromagnetic fields (EMFs), water quality, VOCs, formaldehyde, allergens and other irritants.
Protect your family’s health. Call Certified Inspections, Inc. to have your home tested for mold!
We are fully licensed, insured, and not only follow EPA and NYS procedural guidelines, but exceed them in thoroughness. We serve New York City, Westchester County, Putnam County, Dutchess County, Rockland County, Orange County, Bergen County, Fairfield County and beyond. For a map of our service area.
We also perform full home inspections and environmental testing for such health hazards as radon, electromagnetic fields (EMFs), water quality, VOCs, formaldehyde, allergens and other irritants.
Protect your family’s health. Call Certified Inspections, Inc. to have your home tested for mold!
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“When we were selling our house, the buyer’s home inspector told us we had a bad mold problem in the attic, but he never did any testing. We called Certified Inspections and they took several samples and found that the black stuff on the wood wasn’t even mold. They saved us thousands of dollars in cleaning costs and the deal went through. Thank you to Mark and Certified Inspections!!”
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“When we thought we had mold because our kids were getting sick all the time, we called Certified Inspections. Mark inspected our house from top to bottom and took a lot of time to explain everything to us in detail, including the fact that testing is required before remediation can be done, so that there is no conflict of interest, and so unnecessary work wouldn’t get done, or get done the wrong way. I greatly admire his kindness, honesty, and integrity. After he finished, we were confident we would never have another mold problem again. I highly recommend working with this company if you want the job done right by someone you can trust.”
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What is Black Mold?
What Is Black Mold? – When you hear the term black mold, you think of homes that have been infested with this disgusting substance. Black mold is different from other types of molds because it has a unique ability to grow within certain materials, such as wood and paper, and is hard to eradicate once established.
In a nutshell, what is black mold? Black mold grows when microscopic spores known as hyphae, which are also called cyanobacteria, become trapped in wood, food, paper, and other substances.
What does it look like?
If you have ever seen the ugly brown spots on paper, paper clips, or other objects, you may have been exposed to black mold. It is usually noticed during the first few weeks after the infestation occurs. The dark areas in the spot appear as if the material has been dried out and is made up of layers of wax and paper.
Where is it usually found?
The most common locations for mold infestation are basements, bathrooms, and attics, but sometimes it is found in kitchens, laundry rooms, garages, on walls where a window was left open, closets, and other places. just like many types of molds, black mold can be prevented from re-occurring by not allowing the spores to reproduce. This can be done by properly washing and disinfecting surfaces, including furniture, walls, floors, and in some cases the entire house.
Do I Have Black Mold?
The first thing to consider is the location where the mold is suspected to exist. The identification of a location for mold testing will determine the tools needed. This will more than likely require the assistance of professionals in the testing of mold because there may be no other way to identify the type of mold present. There are different types of testing procedures available.
More Things To Consider?
Another thing to consider is what is needed to test the area where the mold is suspected to be located. The testing equipment will also be important because it will need to be able to detect the many different types of mold. Mold kits sold on Amazon and other online sources aren’t accurate because they become contaminated the moment they are opened. Some types of mold are easily identifiable; however, some of them can only be detected by using special testing methods.
So it’s advised to hire a professional service such as Certified Inspections, Inc. to conduct the testing. This can be done by calling us and scheduling a professional in-home mold test.
