If you walk into your bedroom or bathroom and notice greeny black patches in the corner of the rooms, or a bit of a musty, earthy smell, you’ll likely be alarmed. You know you clean your home properly, so what could it be?
And then you realise, after reading other articles we’ve written, it could be mould, which is disheartening.
You don’t need to panic and call a mould inspector and pay for an expensive inspection right away; however, there’s still time to catch it before it causes serious damage.
You just need to breathe - outside, away from the mould, preferably - and think about what you should do next.
Most of the time, a mould inspection doesn’t need to be your first port of call, especially when these are the first signs of mould you’ve noticed. In fact, it could cost more than it would if you were to take matters into your own hands.
Professional mould inspections - our perspective
A professional mould inspection isn’t cheap, and you’ll end up paying through the nose every single time you think you might have mould. A visit from a professional mould inspector typically costs between £300 and £600, depending on the size of your home. In some cases, a professional mould inspection can be costly relative to the insight you will gain, when mould is already visible.
And half the time, all a professional mould inspector will do is look at the visible mould you’ve seen and confirm that yes, it is indeed mould. Which you knew already.
Of course, we’re not going to tell you to never go to a professional mould inspector, as in some cases, they’re absolutely necessary, but they shouldn’t be your first port of call.
Like with any situation where a professional is involved, you should always arm yourself with your own data first, as knowledge is power.
Why you should test for mould first
When you start sneezing or coughing, you don’t instantly call the doctor, and instead, self-medicate first. The same rules apply when you see the first signs of mould in your home.
Before escalating to a mould inspector, you need to understand the nature and scale of the problem, inlcuding:
1) Is it mould?
2) What strain(s) of mould do you have in your home?
3) How bad is the mould problem?
This is why the Untold Mould home mould testing kit should be your first port of call.
The Untold Mould Home Mould Testing Kit - your first line of defence
If you think you have mould in your home, the first thing you should do is test for mould yourself.
Whilst there are cheap mould testing kits on Amazon or in your local DIY store, they’re not great as they can only test for surface-level mould, not hidden mould spores in the air.
That’s why we developed the Untold Mould home mould testing kit. We wanted to arm the UK population with the tool to get professional-level insights into mould in your home, without the cost of calling in a mould inspector.
The Untold Mould home mould testing kit is the best first line of defence because:
It’s cost-effective
Our mould testing device is reusable. The starter kit comes with mould testing cassettes for up to three rooms, with additional cartridges available to buy from our website. This means that you can test every six months, without the cost of a mould inspector. You can even let a friend or family member borrow your device!
Quick & easy to set up
You don’t need to be a scientist to set up our mould testing device. You simply pop in an AirTrap mould testing cassette, place the mould testing device in the room you wish to test, turn it on and come back in 30 minutes. Once it’s done, simply place the cassettes in one of the enclosed prepaid envelopes and post them back to us.
Easy to understand results
Once we receive the mould testing cassettes that have collected airborne spores, our AI-assisted lab will test them, and you’ll receive a PDF of your mould testing results within three working days. We don’t believe in overcomplicating things, so your results will be easy to understand, breaking down which of the 100 types of mould are present in your home, and the density of mould.
In short, our mould testing device will help you make informed decisions on what the next move you should make to eradicate your mould problem should be.
When do you need a mould professional?
We’ll be honest, the Untold Mould home mould testing kit is your starting point, so that you can decide what to do next. It can’t actually remove mould from your home.
There are situations where you will need a professional mould remediator, however:
1) If your Untold Mould report shows high levels of dangerous mould, like black mould
2) You have a large area of mould growth, I.e. covering most of the wall of a room
3) The mould is caused by something like a burst pipe or flooding, which could have caused damage to the property
Want to take the first steps to eliminating mould?
Our home mould testing kit is the perfect place to start. It’ll arm you with the knowledge you need to present to mould professionals, to help you fix mould problems that arise, without the cost of inspections. Buy online today.
