does this kit test for black mold
2003029
Yes, "Black Mold" is a general description for various molds that are black in color. Some can make you very ill.
2003030
Yes as I recall it tests for Stachybotris which is the worst toxic black mold and aspergillis. It's just a swab kit so I don't think it tests an environment well for molds. It's if you see mold you can swab it. It's a good quick spot check.To test a home I also do a HERTSMI 2 test which is a DNA study of dust for 5 toxic molds. You do it yourself from mycometrics.com. Really helpful when mold is suspected but nothing you can see to swab.
1121724
I had no mold when received. I used all of them within a week of delivery, no mold.
321021
Don't waste your money...call a professional if you think you have mold issue
2283097
It Does tell you what types of Mold you may have, some of the mold is natural and is OK. It also explains the different kinds and which kind is toxic. I also remember in my review I stated that no one got back to me and could not contact "My Mold Detevtive" because the email would not go thru and they had a disconnected phone. I kept trying and was able to get through and was sent an email back explaining what my next steps should be and also explaining the lab results.
1382134
I would not buy thus product. It came with a very bad odor and when taken apart new it had black mold. They would not replace it.
1687771
If the IAQ reads positive. They also send you an envelope to send test in to certify the mold type. Now you have the law on your side as well as from a medical stand point you now know how combat the effects of mold
1079572
Yes. Any water. Strips are not as accurate as master test kits but are good enough to see if you have a problem. Much easier
585414
U might want to check an additive that is put in paint to fight mold or mildew. This paint might work for your application but why spend $30 + when it only comes in black. U could purchase various other colors with an anti mold agent for half the price.
930950
No. Had about six months and have not seen any mold. My husband thinks this is the best thing since sliced bread!
1177316
No problem with black mold. Just a problem with it not misting. I threw it away.
560372
There are multiple filters available for this mask. The pink 201 disks are for particulates like sawdust - but airborne particulates. They also make organic vapor filters that take out vapors such as paint, stain, etc. I'm no expert on black mold, but they also make a hybrid filter that is for particulates and vapors - which I would ASSUME is what you need. At the end of the day, the mask will work - but I'd simply visit their website to see which filter they recommend for that VERY dangerous task
798939
I haven't heard of black mold in the filter. We change our filters as recommended by Brita, and have not had any problems in more than two years of using the large counter pitcher. We purchased small pitchers and water bottles as gifts last Christmas. Have not heard of any problems so far.
1055905
Yes. We bought it based on a recommendation from a scientist that used it to disinfect his lab nightly. We recommended it to a friend with mold on interior walls and it cleared up within 2 days.
1344765
No, but there is a Black Cherry stain from Minwax that I have used for some repairs. A small brush and a test in an an out of the way spot would be a good idea. You might need a couple of tries for a nice look and remember patience.
583371
All kits will produce molds. The analysis will tell you whether the mold is dangerous. Send it in with the payment.
1811308
I don't sunlight should hit the test kit. You may want to make some shade for it if your outside temps can mimic an incubator. I found the tester to be more accurate after 48 hours if temps cant stay at specks
2197323
After I installed it, it had the new rubber bellows smell, over time this will leave, you need to keep the bellows clean and dry after using, this will prevent the mold smell from forming.