Consumption and Real Estate
How do you check and see if mold and mildew in your home have reached toxic levels?
Question : How do you check and see if mold and mildew in your home have reached toxic levels?
I’ve oxycleaned walls and vacuumed nonstop but the mildew gets on my clothes and items in my closet and people notice it when they come in. This property is a rental. Is there a way to test for the toxicity of it?
toxic mold testing
Best answer:
Answer by oldone
I would contact the owner of the rental property and ask that they purchase the kit to check the mold and mildew in your rental. If they choose not to do anything about it then I suggest you purchase the kit and take the price off your monthly rental bill. Mold and mildrew grow in areas that are moist and low air circulation. If the outside walls in the rooms are collecting mildew and mold I suggest you run a fan in the room for better circulation and keep clothing from touching those walls and try not to overstuff the closets.
Many types of mold have negative effects on health. Especially if you have a mold allergy. Call a Waterproofer and find the source of the moisture. It will be free from a good company. Many inspectors will actually help you out with explaing the issue to your landlord. A mold remediation company will also come out to check your home free of charge. No need for strand test. If it’s there then it’s bad. It is a sign of a serious moisture problem.