The fungus can be of different types. The small organisms, often microscopic, can be white, black, purple, orange, or green and can be indoors and outdoors. Moulds are types of fungus and are prevalent in moist and hot places.
What are Moulds?
Moulds are common types of fungus and are heterotopic. Absorption is the source of nutrition for the moulds, and it can grow on almost any surface. Be it stale bread or a humid and wet bathroom wall; the moulds can develop filamentous strands and get attached to the surface. The moulds reproduce through the formation of lightweight spores, which can often cause health hazards.
Allergies and breathing problems can be caused by the spores of these moulds. Coughing, sneezing, sinus headaches, runny nose, sore and itchy throat, skin rashes, and itchy watery eyes are some of the symptoms of mould infection. You can perform a mould test to identify the presence of moulds and seek professional mould removal service.
What is Mold Testing?
In a broader way, mould testing involves the collection of a sample of air or the surface of a place to find out the existence of mould. Such tests can also confirm whether the surface or place can thrive in the growth of moulds.
Air Sample Test
Professional mould cleaners can perform different tests to analyze the air sample. The most common being the “spore trap.” This process involves passing a known volume of air through the spore trap sampling device and noting the impact. If the sample air contained mould spores, that would stick to the sticky surface of the device. On further laboratory analysis, some stains are applied on the sticky surface, and the moulds can be identified.
Surface Sample Test
The surface testing involves a collection of surfaces to determine the amount of mould growth and deposition of spores. The samples are collected by swabbing and further examined in a laboratory. the three common methods of surface sample test are
#1: Bulk Sample
This process involves the physical removal of the sampled surface and sending it to the laboratory for further examination.
#2: Swab Sample
This is the most common process followed, in which something akin to a cotton swab is rubbed across the sampled area, and sent to the laboratory for further examination.
#3: Tape Sampling
This process involves pressing a piece of clear tape against the sampled surface and removing it, presuming that the tape would pick up any part of the mould present on the surface and sending to the laboratory for examination.
The sample surface can be examined under a microscope to determine the presence of moulds.
The Mould Cleaning
Spores formed by the moulds are lightweight and can be transmitted through the air. Cleaning the surface with moulds can be hazardous. Mould removal Toronto can provide the best available mould removal service. Emergency101 has trained professional cleaners who are provided with face masks and hand gloves as a precautionary measure against the moulds.
Emergency 101 is IICRC certified, implying the cleaners are trained and equipped to handle the moulds at your residence or basement. You can book an appointment by calling our helpline.