orlando Healthy Home specializes in mold inspections, remediation and prevention in Orlando and the surrounding communities.
Being a Mold Inspector is what I love. I get to help people remove mold from their homes. That's a great way for them all to improve their lives. Many people become anxious when they suspect that mold may exist in their homes. I help them resolve that problem and provide the peace of mind they desire when I inspect their homes.
Although sampling mold on your own may be more cost-effective than hiring a professional inspector, you won’t be able collect samples from every place where it could grow. Mold inspectors are trained to test mold for hidden molds.
We invite you to take a moment to browse our website and get to know the quality of our work as well as the attention to detail that is expected in this industry. All our telephone and email consultations can be arranged for no charge. Then we will be able create a plan that suits your needs and offer a price for our services.
Is household mold toxic?A quick test for mold can be done when you dip a swab in diluted bleach (1 part bleach, 16 parts water) and dab it on the wall. If the spot quickly lightens (or keeps coming back after cleaning), assume it's mold.
Without constant moisture, mold will become inactive but they never die unless you get rid of them completely. They can always come back to life in the presence of moisture and multiply rapidly causing serious health problems.
Mildew refers to certain kinds of mold or fungus. The term mildew is often used generically to refer to mold growth, usually with a flat growth habit. Molds include all species of microscopic fungi that grow in the form of multicellular filaments, called hyphae.
If you go the DIY route while testing for black mold, you will need to purchase a mold testing kit from a hardware or home repair store, take samples of the air and affected areas yourself, and then send these in to a testing facility, which will report back as to which type of mold is present.
When testing the air for mold, the best option is typically an air pump that collects samples for evaluation in a laboratory. However, some mold test kits use collection film or petri dishes exposed to the air as a means of testing for mold.