Customer Reviews For The First Alert MT1 Mold Test Kit

Molds are microscopic fungi that exist almost everywhere. To thrive, mold only requires moisture and a food source. It can enter your home through open doorways, leaks, HVAC systems or even clothes. Once mold is introduced into the home and finds a suitable food source, it will continue to colonize and spread until the spores are eradicated.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) six varieties of mold are common and three can produce toxins harmful to humans. Spores easily spread through the air, acting like seeds forming new colonies under the right conditions. they act as irritants and can produce such symptoms as sneezing, watery eyes, nasal stuffiness and other similar allergic reactions. Individuals sensitive to mold may also experience fever, shortness of breath and wheezing. Some people with chronic illnesses such as obtrusive lung diseases may develop mold infection in their lungs.

Discoloration is a sign of mold. However, all discoloration is not due to mold. Carpeting near baseboards, for example, can be stained by outdoor pollution entering the home. Stains or soot may also be caused by the smoke from burning candles or cigarettes. Mold may be any color: black, white, red, orange, yellow, blue or violet. Our mold test kit is an extremely cost-effective method to test suspicious spots or discolorations to determine whether or not they are mold.

Results will be mailed back to you within 5-7 business days.

You can test up to 9 locations with one mold test kit.