Healthy Home Hacks Podcast

65: DIY Mold Testing that Won't Break the Bank


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One of the questions we get asked often is, ‘how do I test my home for mold affordably?’ People come to us after being quoted thousands of dollars for a professional inspection, but most people don’t want to start throwing money in the air; especially if they’re not 100 percent sure if they even have mold.

But how do you know if a DIY mold kit is reliable, accurate, and going to give you accurate results from a certified lab?

Our guest today, Jason Earle, came to the realization that his moldy childhood home was the underlying cause of his extreme allergies and asthma which led him into the healthy home business in 2002, leaving behind a successful career on Wall Street. Today, Jason is the Founder & CEO of GOT MOLD? and the CEO of the mold inspection company, 1-800-GOT-MOLD?

With GOT MOLD?’s home test kits, you receive a report that includes the types of molds detected and in what quantity, as well as a practical and easily understood interpretation of the lab results all in a matter of a few days. Your report will include the types of molds detected, what quantity, as well as a practical and easily understood interpretation of the lab results. Choose from a 1-, 2- or 3-room mold kit.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why is mold such a problem today?
  • The difference is between having mold and having a mold problem.
  • What to look for if you know you have mold
  • Is there a safe level of mold?
  • What is the current mold legislation?
  • The best way to kill mold.
  • The most common symptoms associated with mold toxicity?

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