Is This Mold Or Not?

Finding mold in your home is not a nice experience. The problem is that most of us aren’t trained in dealing with mold, so how do you know what type of mold it is, how bad the infection is, or even whether or not it is mold at all? The answers to all of these questions can be found with a sample sent to a lab, but how do you take a sample? One simple way to attain a sample is by using a couple of items you probably already have in your home – clear tape and a sealable plastic bag.

All you need to do is to press the tape firmly against the surface that you suspect has mold growing on it. Once you remove the tape you tape it to the inside of the sealable plastic bag, seal it up and it is ready for shipping to a lab.

After the lab examines the mold, they will give you all the information you need to make an informed decision on your next steps.