The Only DIY Test That Identifies Exact Mold Species, Toxicity Levels, and Gives You a Professional Action Plan—All in 48 Hours
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| Petri Dish Kits | Our DIY Mold Testing | Home Inspector | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $10–50 | $149 | $550–1,500 |
| Identifies Mold Species | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Toxicity Testing | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Lab Certified | ❌ | ✅ AIHA Accredited | ✅ |
| Professional Report | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Insurance Accepted | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Results Time | 5–10 days | ⏱ 48 Hours | 3–5 days |
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Petri dish mold test kits are often marketed as an easy way to test for mold, but they do not provide reliable or actionable results. While they may show that mold exists (which is true for every home), they fail to answer the most important questions.
Mold spores are naturally present in all indoor and outdoor environments.
Petri dish tests simply grow whatever lands on the dish, which usually reflects normal background mold, not a problem.
Petri dish kits are typically:
Not analyzed by accredited laboratories
Because results are visual only, they cannot be used for medical, insurance, or remediation decisions.
No need to wait for a test kit! Our DIY Mold Test lets you collect samples today using simple household items. You’ll get lab-certified results and a clear, inspector-reviewed report with recommendations on what to do next.
Use it to swab the areas that you want to test.
Place each swab in its own zip bag.
Label each zip bag with the tested area.
You might be wondering: “Can a simple cotton swab really give me professional results?”
The answer is YES and here’s the science behind it:
The laboratory does not evaluate how you collect the sample. It analyzes the mold spores themselves, whether they arrive on a professional device, a cotton swab, or any other collection method.
Certified inspectors routinely use swab samples for surface mold testing. A single swipe collects thousands of spores, more than enough for an AIHA-accredited lab to identify species, measure toxicity, and assess concentrations.
Mold is identified by its cellular structure. Any background contamination from a clean cotton swab is negligible compared to the millions of spores present in visible mold growth.
The same reason you don’t need a sterile bandage to identify bacteria in a wound culture the pathogen you’re looking for vastly outnumbers any background organisms.
Just like a fingerprint stays the same no matter how it’s lifted, mold identification is based on the mold’s unique structure, not the tool used to collect it.
Seeing Strange Mold Spots?Don’t wait or guess, do the DIY mold test now to find out what it is.
Our lab-certified test tells you if it’s mold, what kind, and whether it’s toxic.
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Takes just a few minutes using everyday household items.
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No waiting for kits. No scheduling appointments. No strangers in your home.
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Lab-Quality Results at DIY Prices
We partner with AIHA-LAP accredited laboratories, the same ones that $1,500 inspectors use. You get identical scientific analysis at a fraction of the cost.
Insurance companies, doctors, real estate transactions, and legal proceedings all accept our certified lab reports. Every report is reviewed by licensed mold inspectors.
Our testing identifies over 100 types of mold, including all toxic varieties like Stachybotrys (black mold), Aspergillus, and Penicillium. Know exactly what you're dealing with.
Our DIY mold testing is trusted by homeowners, renters, business owners, and property managers who need fast, reliable answers. Whether you’re concerned about your family’s health, preparing to sell a home, or managing multiple properties, our test provide accurate results without the high cost of traditional inspections.
If you’ve spotted mold or noticed a musty smell, get clarity fast before it spreads.
Need evidence to show your landlord? This DIY test gives you certified Mold report and lab analysis.
Ensure a safe environment for your team and clients with quick, reliable testing.
Get professional answers without the professional price tag
For just $149, get peace of mind with professional lab results and Mold report in 48 hours. No costly inspections. No waiting weeks. Fast, accurate, affordable.
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Simply use a cotton swab (like a Q-tip) to swab the suspected area, places it in zip bag and label it. Our portal provides step-by-step video instructions. Most customers complete sampling in under 5 minutes.
Yes, we use the same AIHA-accredited laboratories and provide the same detailed reports. The only difference is you collect the sample yourself, saving hundreds of dollars in service fees.
Yes, our reports include all documentation required by insurance companies including chain of custody, lab certification, and professional analysis.
You receive your complete report within 48 hours of the lab receiving your samples. You can track your samples through our online portal.
Your report includes specific recommendations based on your results, from DIY cleaning instructions for minor issues to professional remediation guidance for serious problems.
Yes, when it’s used correctly, a simple cotton swab is an effective way to collect a mold sample for lab analysis.
The material we receive from you goes through the same type of microscopic evaluation we use for other surface samples. The important parts are:
Once it reaches us, our lab prepares your sample on a slide and examines it under a microscope to identify which molds are present. That’s what allows us to create your detailed report.
You don’t need to buy or wait for a special kit. With everyday items and our instructions, your sample can still meet the requirements for professional lab analysis.
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Every report you receive is carefully prepared and reviewed by our licensed and certified mold inspectors. You’ll get a professional, reliable analysis that meets industry standards along with clear recommendations if mold is detected.
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