To accurately test for mold in your air, you will need to perform at least one indoor air sample and one outdoor air sample as a control. All samples must be taken within the same hour for accurate results.
Outdoor: We recommend taking the outdoor air sample first. Ideally, you want the sample about 10 feet away from the structure, out from under any overhangs or trees and about 3 -5 feet off the ground. Some popular locations are front walkways, driveways, or open lawn space. An extension cord will likely be required and a chair or a stepladder make a great tool to keep your pump off the ground.
Apartment, condo or commercial properties may require special considerations. Utilizing a balcony, outdoor fire escape, or roof access may be advisable. For further questions please call or email us to discuss the best solution for you if none of the above are possible.
Indoor: Your indoor air sample can represent up to 800-1,000 square foot room. Rooms are areas that have no dividing walls, case openings, doorways, or other wall or half wall-like structures separating the space. Such separations should be considered a different room and represented by a different air sample. Again, you will want your pump about 3-5 feet from the floor. Tables, countertops, or utilizing a book on a bed to create a stable surface for the pump are some common tools used for indoor air samples. Samples should be performed in the middle of the room.
The pump will run for 5 minutes during the air sampling process, and will automatically turn off upon completion. Please remember to mark your samples on the label so you know where it came from.
**Remember to register your samples online at www.MyMoldDetective.com/register, write the confirmation number you get at the end of the registration on your envelope and mail your samples.