You might have taken all the basic steps to prevent mold growth, such as ensuring your home has proper ventilation and adequate insulation, regularly checking for leaks, and cleaning up water spills immediately. However, mold can still grow in your home. It might be necessary to call a professional for an inspection. Here’s what you can expect from mold testing.

What Is the Mold Testing Process?

A mold inspector will first do a visual inspection of your home. This might include taking pictures and asking questions about the property. They are looking for water damage, signs of leaks, and moisture. Temperature and humidity are also checked to help understand the normal conditions of the property.

If mold is found, the inspector will take a sample to determine the type that exists. This is done by swabbing the mold and sending the sample to a lab for verification. Air samples are also taken to get a count of spores in the air. This is done everywhere in the home to uncover any cross-contamination that might have occurred. The sampling part of the testing can last one to two hours, depending on the size of the inspection area.

What Happens After the Testing?              

The samples will be examined, and a report will be compiled of all the data collected during the inspection. The testing company will relay the findings to you within a few days, including the toxicity and size of the mold, and let you know if remediation is recommended and exactly what needs to be done.

America’s Best Cleaning & Restoration Services has been providing Olmsted County, MN, property owners with high-quality cleaning services for more than 28 years. In addition to mold testing and remediation, they offer carpet cleaning, pet stain and odor removal, and air duct cleaning. Give them a call 24/7 at (507) 280-8171 to schedule mold testing, or visit them online to see a complete list of their services.