A Summary On Black Mold Test Fairfax County

By Margaret Nelson


Black mold is unfit in our homes because of health issues on the residents. Though in homes it is locally referred to as the black mold its scientific name is Stachybotrys chartarum. Its color is conspicuous, and one can easily notice it. Also, the musty smell is realized especially when the molds are many. A test is performed with the aim of identification of different species so as to get the best way of eradication. Black mold test Fairfax County is carried out by many means that include even the basic test kits in the City of Fairfax County.

Various methods are used for testing. The methods are dependent on the willingness of the person and the ease of access. Portable home kits that can be purchased from many areas are used to identify the toxins. Others prefer qualified personnel with a prior experience of eradicating the molds. In both methods, accuracy and safety are maintained so as to give best results.

The kits are bought with a paper containing instructions in both words and drawings. A swab to collect the specimen, a special buffered liquid to dissolve the specimen collected and a strip are provided in the kit. Following stipulated instructions the process is done, and results are obtained with ease. The strip has a specific time frame that it should be read after therefore punctuality should be maintained. The results are read and action taken immediately. Positive results show existence of toxic molds.

These kits are preferred in many areas that people suffer the same problem of toxification. They take fewer minutes to give results. The procedure involved in usage is also simple to follow and does not require trained expertise. Also preferred because their cost is low compared to other methods of testing. They are also reliable. Some challenges also face the strips the major being lack quantitative measure of toxins that will guide on dosage to be applied. Another challenge is that approximation is used because not all samples are tested.

Another way of testing is by the involvement of an inspector who is a profession in the field. They will visit your location to access the environment as they pick the samples for examination both from the molds and the air content. Lab work is done for a full study on content and extent of toxins. The spores are cultured on plates. Sensitivity can also be checked by feeding spores with different drugs to know the drug that works efficiently. Air is analyzed for foreign components.

The professional way is highly considered. It is beneficial because it gives a detailed information needed to eradicate the problem. The disadvantage of this method is that it is costly and also takes time. Once the inspector has taken the samples, the entire procedures in the lab will be time intensive.

In all the means of testing, they will provide enough information on toxins. Once the information is obtained, action should be taken immediately. The advice given by the inspector or any other person will experience on eradication should be taken with caution to avoid further infections.

The floor and every corner of the house should be kept clean and dry. Aeration in the rooms is also vital to avoid air congestion. Regular checkups of floors and tanks should be done.




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