If you find what you suspect might be mold growth in your home whether it is on the walls of your bedroom, in the basement or the crawl space of your home, or even in your closet it is always wise to identify the type of mold before attempting any kind of clean up. Why? Well, some molds are pretty harmless, maybe causing some minor allergies such as itchy eyes, and headaches, or irritating some existing illnesses such as asthma.

Mold Types

To enable you to determine mold types in your home there are an array of different home mold tests kits on the market. As ever the choice can be confusing with certain kits designed for a specific type of test. So, in an effort to help you decide what kind of mold testing kit you should purchase shown below are some different types of kits and an explanation of their uses.

The Lift Tape Kit

This kind of kit is perfect if you are already certain that the staining you have found is undoubtedly mold but still need to identify the type. It can be used to test the surfaces of floors, walls, ceilings, furniture, and so forth.

This testing kit could not be easier to use, simply peel back the tape from the tacky surface and press the sticky side of the tape gently onto the mold surface. Then, simply replace the covering over the sticky surface and take it off for laboratory testing.

The Instant Kit

This testing kit will confirm immediately well, in about 10 minutes to be more accurate whether the growth you are concerned about is definitely mold. What it does not tell you is the actual type of mold, you will still require laboratory analysis to determine whether it is toxic and/or potentially damaging to health.

Once again this mold kit is extremely simple to use. Remove the swab out of the tube make sure you don't touch the end of the swab. Swab the suspect area and then place the swab back in the tube. Shake the test tube and leave for approximately 10 minutes then check the color against the color chart which is provided in the kit. With this kit also you will need a new one for each area you need to test.

Conclusion

Selecting the best mold testing kit for your home doesn't have to be a difficult process. With the right research and a bit of know-how, you can make an informed decision tailored to your individual needs. Consider the accuracy, ease of use, cost, and environmental impact when making a selection. Before buying any test kit, check for reviews from other consumers or contact an expert for help.