My mother has COPD. How can I test mold myself? WE rent our duplex. Should I trust the landlord to it?
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I would use the IAQ Pro 5 - Min. Home test for 2 reasons. 1st. You will know the truth about the mold , do you have it or not. 2nd. If the IAQ
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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
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Honestly? If I had a family member with a potentially serious health affliction... I would do my own test and then charge back the cost against my rent. Or.. if you DO decide to leave it in the hands of the landlord... make sure that it takes place within a week or two. Your mother should not have to compromise her test because of a landlord who may not have your best interest at the forefront. Good Luck and Blessings to you both! -Sylver-
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I used the IAQ Pro 5-Minute Home Mold Test to test mold in our rental home. We also had a dispute with our landlord. Our landlord did not beleive the mold was toxic. Black mold is usually bad news.The test is easy to use and very accurate. If you do the testing you see the acctual result and your landlord can't dispute it. My husband is a OSHA safety manager and this is the test he uses on the job.
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I really hope that this works for you and please let me know how it does for you. I can also be reached at BLKCAT13@me.com if you find it easier to write there. I used Concrobium Mold Control Mold Inhibitor it had good reviews.
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I paid a contractor. all weekend, waiting between coats, especially if it's humid. then days and days and days to cure hard. We hung plastic sheeting from ceiling and contained the dust pretty good. I changed air filters in the house when done.
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The air cannot be tested, but if you use the swab to test surfaces in the area where dust has settled that will tell you if mold is in the air because the mold spores will settle with the dust. I had a question while testing mold near the kids' shower and contacted the manufacturer at the number they provided in the instructions and they were knowledgable and helpful. I would recommend you contact them as they might have a better idea than mine.
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Ours smelled TERRIBLE. It was a very moldy smell. There was no wet film though. We've had ours for a little over 2 months. We thought airing it out would help. While the odor is not as noticeable as it was originally(you could smell it upon entering the room!), it's still there. I smell it when I sit on it, and the smell transfers to items touching it (blankets, clothes, etc). Yuck!
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Don't waste your money...call a professional if you think you have mold issue
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First of all, your landlord should take care of the humidity problem. Please run a dehumidifier for the health of you and your family. I find that even in my pantry that is on a concrete floor and seems humid to me, that the crackers stay pretty fresh. Try a set and see for yourself.
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If you're cleaning a little bit of mold off of the surface of window sill, you don't need a respirator. Spray or scrub on some hydrogen peroxide, and let sit for 10 minutes. Scrub with white vinegar, then vinegar and baking soda. Wash as usual. You can use bleach, but it may discolor paint/stain. This will only address _surface_ mold. If the mold has taken root behind the window casing, sill, or under the stool different measures are needed.
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My husband has copd and he only uses them when the air quality is bad and he has to go outside. He uses one only one time.
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This machine I own I really love . I see that your problem is mold..I suggest buy dehumidifier for all house you need 65 pint or 75 pint. I am desing engineer and I work with machines all my life, I can tell you for this green air Machine purifier ozon generator is really great having home. This machine I would recommend to someone who don't like cigarette, cooking and pet smell in house. Also this will help fight against allergies .
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Yes, you will notice a different smell to the air in your house. It is gone after about a week and a half. Mine had it and the only thing I can compare it to was it smelled like a hospital. I am breathing a lot easier and have not noticed the smell recently.
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There is a procedure to set the temp with a password that you can set yourself as the landlord. The procedure comes with the unit and without it you would never be able to figure out how.
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I don't think so. You have to get a sample of the mold on the testing q-tip.
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I think it would work well. I would just check periodically for mold and mildew.
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I don't know the answer, but I suggest you contact the manufacturer, ToiletTree Products, Inc. 517 Rt. 9W North, Upper Nyack, NY 10960. I'm sure they can help you. You can probably find them on the web. My other suggestion is that you soak the water reservoir in hot water and bleach. That will kill the mold and it will be good as new. Finally, I suggest you remove the reservoir from the unit after each use and make sure it's empty, then dry both parts. That should prevent mold from returning.
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I tried to find some too- but have not - I just wrote the company today. I bought 2 sets last year and in one of the two, I had a black mold grow almost over night- 99% of it come out but I havent used it since. SO your question got me thinking so I wrote the company- Ill let u know what they tell me.
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In our case, we visually saw dark areas on our walls... but if you can detect a moldy/mildewy smell in the air.... I would go where it's most concentrated and take samples there... floor, wall, etc. Good luck!