lundi 7 novembre 2016

A Summary On Black Mold Test Fairfax County

By Margaret Nelson


Black mold is unfit in our homes because of health issues on the residents. Though in homes it is locally referred to as the black mold its scientific name is Stachybotrys chartarum. Its color is conspicuous, and one can easily notice it. Also, the musty smell is realized especially when the molds are many. A test is performed with the aim of identification of different species so as to get the best way of eradication. Black mold test Fairfax County is carried out by many means that include even the basic test kits in the City of Fairfax County.

Various methods are used for testing. The methods are dependent on the willingness of the person and the ease of access. Portable home kits that can be purchased from many areas are used to identify the toxins. Others prefer qualified personnel with a prior experience of eradicating the molds. In both methods, accuracy and safety are maintained so as to give best results.

The kits are bought with a paper containing instructions in both words and drawings. A swab to collect the specimen, a special buffered liquid to dissolve the specimen collected and a strip are provided in the kit. Following stipulated instructions the process is done, and results are obtained with ease. The strip has a specific time frame that it should be read after therefore punctuality should be maintained. The results are read and action taken immediately. Positive results show existence of toxic molds.

The merit to these strips is that they are time effective and the results are obtained in few minutes. Sample preparation is also quick and does not require any expertise but only the ability to read and comprehend instructions in the manual. However, the results obtained are not quantitative therefore making it hard for an individual to know the extent of the toxins. Results may also be inaccurate since the sample is taken in a specific area and not in every corner of the house.

A specialist referred to as an inspector does the testing too. By visiting the affected site of interest, all information required and samples of interested are packed and taken to the lab for examination. An inspector may do the lab work if he has the appropriate skills or can delegate the work to a competent lab scientist. The specimen is incubated and growth of toxins observed. This gives clear information on the exact toxin that affects the resident of the county.

Professional way is the best method and people in areas where they can access an inspector always consider the method. It gives a detailed study of the problem and the means to get rid of it. Nonetheless, this method is expensive because the inspector requires cash for the work done and also the expenses of lab work has to be catered for. The lengthy time before getting the results as the lab task is much procedural.

In all the means of testing, they will provide enough information on toxins. Once the information is obtained, action should be taken immediately. The advice given by the inspector or any other person will experience on eradication should be taken with caution to avoid further infections.

There are no specific standards of a room that are said to be free of mold though neatness is encouraged. Relative humidity will also vary in different homes. Confirmation by regular checkups is essential so as to avoid infections.




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