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Default DIY mold test kit?

On Dec 4, 6:51 am, Norminn wrote:
Roof Time Cincinnati wrote:
On Dec 4, 6:53 am, "James" wrote:


Whenever it is winter I tend to get scratchy throat prone to getting sinus
infection just sitting at home. Since I live in a rainy winter area, I
wonder if there is mold growing somewhere and leaking into the hvac.


I see DIY mold test kit online. I believe they are dishes filled with agar
gel. Can these kit really tell the difference between toxic mold versus not
so toxic ones (e.g. mold that grows on bread)?


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Yes a mold test kit can determine with great accurasy, the interior
conditions. The LOWES in my region also has thm for sale..maybe stores
around you will too. A three pack is under 20 bucks here.


What do the test kits tell you? Indentify type of mold? What do you do
when you find mold?

Winter sinus and sore throat problems are often due to indoor (heated)
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Have you ever had a pro fully inspect the furnace including the AC
coil, that would be my first step.