3 Reasons Why DIY Mold Testing Is Never a Good Idea
If you suspect you have a mold infestation in your home or office, it can be extremely frustrating to deal with. And while it’s tempting to take care of this nuisance fungus as cheaply and quickly as you possibly can, DIY mold testing can be costly to your health as well as your wallet. Despite its shortcomings DIY mold testing kits have become extremely popular. However, be assured that these kits are a waste of time and money. Add the fact that DIY mold testing is potentially hazardous to your health and you have 3 valid reasons to avoid using these kits.
DIY Mold Testing is difficult and unsafe to administer
DIY mold testing kits claim to provide easy-to- administer-and-read results and have simple instructions. However, you’re apt to complete the test incorrectly if you don’t have any experience or haven’t been trained how to deal with mold. The test could easily generate inaccurate results. Second, any interaction with mold can be potentially dangerous, especially if you’re inexperienced at testing for mold. Completing a DIY mold test unnecessarily increases your exposure. The spores spread in the air and can cause allergic reaction.
The bottom line: DIY mold testing kits don’t come with the same certifications that licensed professionals do and are therefore unreliable.
DIY Mold Testing Results are unreliable
As was already mentioned, incorrect completion of DIY mold testing can generate inaccurate and unreliable results. Furthermore, it’s easy to get a false negative or false positive if you read the results incorrectly. This could cause you to make an uninformed decision that could potentially cause you and your family members’ serious harm. Probably the most significant disadvantage of these DIY mold testing kits is that they can miss mold that isn’t visible to the naked eye.
The bottom line: Results of DIY mold testing are, at best, unreliable and shouldn’t be trusted for the sake of everyone’s health if nothing else.
DIY Mold Testing Results leave out critical, need-to-know Information
Another serious drawback to DIY mold testing kits is that they have a limited scope where the actual testing is concerned. While the DIY testing method may reveal the existence of mold in your home or office, it may leave out crucial information such as:
- location of the mold’s source
- type of mold that is present
- whether or not the mold is toxic
The bottom line: Trust the mold inspection professionals at Florida Inspections Unlimited. We understand the requirements and work professionally to provide you with the best results so you can take precautions.
For more information or to schedule a professional mold inspection, call us today at 305-910-1171.