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Looking For Mold? Cheap Kits Get The Job Done
Mold is not a common problem in Boston condos, but it doesn't mean it's unheard of.
Therefore, you may be considering having a mold test done, either on a property you are thinking of buying, or on a home you already own.
Tests can cost up to $1,000, if done by a licensed professional.
Or, you can pick up a kit at home depot for $60.
Both apparently work about as well, according to a story in today's Journal.
Mold inside your home can cause allergic reactions and contribute to asthma and other respiratory ailments.
You have reason to suspect mold is in your house if there's been a flood or other moisture source; if there's a musty smell; or if you see something growing. To grow, mold needs moisture, oxygen and an organic surface. Common areas include sheetrock walls, wallpaper, carpeting and wood.
Having an expert come to your home to test can cost $1,000 or more. But home kits test for fungus for much less, generally around $10 to $60. They're sold in pharmacies, home-improvement stores and on the Internet.
The kits vary widely in how they work and what they promise to do.
More: Home Kits That Test For Growing Mold - By Laura Johannes, The Wall Street Journal
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