If you have visible or non-visible mold spores in your home, an air purifier can provide some help by cleaning some of it out of the air and providing cleaner air, but that also depends on the mold conditions in your house. If the levels are high, getting an air purifier will not make a dent in the problem, and unfortunately, even the best air purifier will not eliminate the mold. Also, mold is a part of our ecosystem and is always present, whether in or outdoors. However, the genuine concern is the type and quantity of these indoor spores that matter.
Home mold testing
First, you need to assess the air quality in your home. If you want cleaner indoor air, you will need to test for and eliminate allergenic, pathogenic, and toxigenic mold spores. You can rent out a mechanical or an electric pump from a mold testing lab, or you can buy yourself a home mold testing kit. I would suggest getting the electric or mechanical pump as they will yield more reliable results. Many labs will provide the pump at no charge other than paying for the shipping and the lab fees.
After figuring out the air quality from the samples you have sent to a mold testing lab for analysis under Phase Contrast Microscopy, you need to have a mold professional verify the findings, provide recommendations, and hire the experts to take the appropriate action if necessary. Once the mold situation in your home is under control, using a quality air purifier will help.
Mold testing cost
The average mold testing cost is around $50 per sample. Hiring a professional mold inspector will cost about $350. This professional will conduct a complete inspection and give you sound advice and interpret the results from the lab.
Mold testing lab
You can contact the pros at 5 Microns Inc. They have a very competent industrial hygienist to assist you with mold inspections and testing. They also offer mail-in mold testing and can provide results in just two business days. Don’t hesitate to call them if you have any questions. They can be reached at 425-440-8787 and by email at clientservices@5microns.tech.
Where to send mold samples for testing
5 Microns Inc.
7100 Fort Dent Way #100
Tukwila, WA 98188
O 425-440-8787
M-F 9-5, Sat 9-3:30
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IMPORTANT-MUST READ FIRST: All mail-in samples must have a tracking number and include our general chain of custody form to be processed. If the chain of custody form is missing, your piece (s) will not be accepted and processed. Drop-offs MUST have the COC form inside your package but not in the sample bag. DO NOT MAIL YOUR SAMPLES BY FIRST CLASS MAIL. Send your sample(s) via USPS Priority Mail, UPS, and FedEx. It is essential to closely follow these directions so our asbestos testing lab can promptly process your sample(s).
Do not take your samples to the front desk. The front desk will not accept drop-offs over the counter, NO EXCEPTIONS! *PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL DROP-OFFS: All pieces must be dropped off at the back of the office building located at 7100 Fort Dent Way Tukwila WA outside the Tabor 100 Office and placed inside the black drop-box pictured below.
Mold testing lab near me
5 Microns Inc.
7100 Fort Dent Way #100
Tukwila, WA 98188
O 425-440-8787
M-F 9-5, Sat 9-3:30
5 Microns Inc. Sample Drop Box
