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The gravity plate tests only for the number of mold spores in the air. If you are concerned about a particular piece of furniture, rug, car seat, pillow, sofa, or any textile that cannot go into the washer, you will need to perform a “tap test”.
Wash and dry your hands thoroughly prior to testing. Hold the bottom part of the agar plate so the agar is facing away from your hand. Wrap your fingers around the plate so the tips of your fingers are just over the edge of the face. You want to then tap the item 3 times with your fingers hitting the object (the agar should not touch the object – hit with your fingers). This will force the mold spores into the air and onto the plate. Replace the lid, place a piece of tape on each side of the plate, label the bottom (date, name, object), wrap in tinfoil and put in a warm spot for 3 days; then look at it. Call us if you have any questions. If the plate(s) shows a lot of growth, you should send it overnight to Immunlytics ~ 4301 Masthead NE ~ Albuquerque, NM 87109 ~ 505-217-0339 for identification and count.
This is an inexpensive, do-it-yourself, alternative method to determine the “range” of contamination, not an absolute. Mold inspectors normally charge between $800 and $1,500 for testing. ImmunoLytics charges $45 per test plate analysis for under 4 plates. If you send in 4 or more plates the charge is $175 for 4 plates plus + $30 for each plate over 4, i.e. 6 plates would be $235.00. Discount coupons are available occasionally – be sure to ask.
If Your Carpet is Contaminated by Mold
The carpet must be “surgically” removed. Do NOT drag the carpet pieces through the house. Use the following technique:
If Your Car is Contaminated by Mold
For ultimate results, have your car fogged with LV14. Maintain your car with Mold Solution as follows: