Manufacturer | Mold Armor |
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Part Number | FG500 |
Item Weight | 2.39 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 1.37 x 5.12 x 7 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | FG500 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
Color | Green |
Style | Test Kit |
Material | Paper |
Power Source | Solar Powered |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Number Of Pieces | 1 |
Certification | Mold Armor FG500 Do It Yourself Mold Test Kit |
Included Components | Mold Armor FG500 Do It Yourself Mold Test Kit |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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Mold Armor Do It Yourself Mold Test Kit, Test Surface Mold, Air Quality, and HVAC, Safe and Easy to Use, DIY at Home Mold Kit, Effective Both Indoors and Outdoors
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Brand | Mold Armor |
Style | Test Kit |
Power Source | Solar Powered |
Color | Green |
Product Dimensions | 1.3"D x 5.1"W x 7"H |
Material | Paper |
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- Mold Armor FG500 Do It Yourself Mold Test Kit
- FIND MOLD FAST: MOLD ARMOR Do It Yourself Mold Test kit safely and easily tests for the presence of mold with visible results in as little as 48 hours.
- FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR TESTING: The Do It Yourself Mold Test Kit can be used for indoor or outdoor mold testing. Tests indoor air quality for unseen mold in the home.
- THREE TESTING METHODS: (1) Indoor Air Quality Test Method (2) Air Conditioning & Heating Sample Method (3) Surface Sampling Testing Method (when visible mold is present).
- INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU NEED: Each air quality tester and mold kit contains a petri dish, swab, and mold growth medium.
- OPTIONAL LAB ANALYSIS: For an additional fee, mail in the results to determine the mold type.
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ASIN | B002MPPYVQ |
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Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,544 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household) #3 in Household Mold & Mildew Removers |
Date First Available | September 7, 2009 |
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The MOLD ARMOR Do It Yourself Mold Test Kit will safely and easily test for the presence of inside or outside mold with results within 48 hours. This convenient home kit also serves as an air quality monitor and includes three testing methods: Indoor Air Quality Test Method, Air Conditioning & Heating Sample Method, and a Surface Sampling Testing Method when visible mold is present. This air quality test kit can also be used to detect unseen mold in the home. Each kit contains a petri dish, swab, and mold growth medium. This mold test kit also includes an option for mail-in lab analysis to determine the mold type. While the MOLD ARMOR Do It Yourself Test Kit can be an important part of assessing your family’s potential exposure to mold, many factors contribute to any test’s effectiveness. The mold test kit can only detect airborne or surface mold spores, depending on test method, that are present in the area during testing. If symptoms of mold exposure persist, consult a certified mold specialist. Follow directions carefully and keep out of reach of children.
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Now there is a fast, easy, affordable and safe solution to fighting mold problems. Mold Armor is the proven effective product line dedicated solely to finding, cleaning and preventing mold and mildew stains on the inside and outside of your home. Protect, renew and restore your home's beauty with Mold Armor. Mold Blockers prevent mold and mildew from growing for up to 2 months.
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Customers like the ease of use of the gas smoke fire alarm. However, some customers report issues with the liquid drying out and the value of the kit. They also say that the mold detection is poor and the kit itself is cheap. Opinions are mixed on performance and quality.
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Customers find the gas smoke fire alarm easy to use with clear instructions. They say the process to complete the test is extremely easy and the report is concise and thorough. Customers also mention that the results are detailed and explain what each type of mold is. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of use and recommend the product to others.
"...The process to complete the test is extremely easy. Highly recommend getting if you think you might be living with mold." Read more
"...These test kits are easy to use and have a pretty quick turnaround time." Read more
"This kit is super simple and obviously works. It’s around 80 for each Petri dish you send in to be tested...." Read more
"...But sadly you only get one.Directions are easy to understand though." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the gas smoke fire alarm. Some mention that it works well, is easy to use, and determines results. They are satisfied with the product and advertised results. However, others say that the web site did not appear to work very well, returning them to the beginning and forcing them to repeat the process. They also say that it's confusing exactly how it works and that it wasn't as effective and efficient as another similar product.
"It didn't detect anything, which is a good thing, but dries up quickly." Read more
"...I kept waking up every morning itchy, stopped up and felt miserable. My nose was bleeding...." Read more
"This kit is super simple and obviously works. It’s around 80 for each Petri dish you send in to be tested...." Read more
"...Very unclear instructions. The web site did not appear to work very well returning me to the beginning and forcing me several times to enter..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the gas smoke fire alarm. Some mention that the test kit itself is fine, and great for getting results for what molds are in your air. However, others say that the product is a joke, useless, and suspect. They also say that 50% of the test kits are suspect, and they are not happy with the lab analysis service.
"...they don't answer phones... do not do business with them... very sketchy company! Next call is to the Better Business Bureau...." Read more
"...surfaces for mold and bacteria, so I can say that these tests seem reasonably reliable." Read more
"...I kept waking up every morning itchy, stopped up and felt miserable. My nose was bleeding...." Read more
"...It was pretty gross! In order to find out if the mold is harmful or not, you have to mail it in and it costs $40/dish...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the gas smoke fire alarm. They mention that it's a total waste of money, absolutely worthless, and that the lab analysis is a waste of time. They are also disappointed that the kit itself is cheap and that there is no label or bottle. Customers also feel that the price and advertising are slightly misleading.
"...which is not clear at all where this expense comes in... no label, no nothing... left voicemails into a black hole at Armor... they don't answer..." Read more
"...this introduces a number of possible error points, plus the lab fee seems a little high. How hot was the mail truck on its way there?..." Read more
"...However, the $40 lab test PER EACH kit is very expensive. There are tests that are half the price...." Read more
"...You’ll have to send it off but worth the price." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the mold detection of the gas smoke fire alarm. They mention that it grew mold in the dish, the mold growth medium had spilled out in the packaging, and it didn't grow the mold they had in their crawl space. They also say that there is always mold spores floating around and that the pipes started looking moldy.
"...recommended 1 hour and after 48 hours there were 2 of the tiniest mold spots growing in it...." Read more
"...Mold grows everywhere, even in the wind, so a test that shows mold tells you very little...." Read more
"...but they definitely work and are sensitive enough to pick up mold from the air and prove to landlords that the place is gross and a mold check needs..." Read more
"...show anything until 4 days later and at that point the entire tray was covered in mold. It was pretty gross!..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the liquid in the gas smoke fire alarm. They say that it evaporates quickly and leaves no liquid. Some customers also report that the bottle was cracked open and the solution was dried out. Overall, customers feel the liquid is not suitable for use in the test.
"It didn't detect anything, which is a good thing, but dries up quickly." Read more
"...When I came back to collect the sample, I found it dried up completely. To the last drop, no liquid left at all." Read more
"...It began dripping, condensation building all over, smelling musty, and the pipes started looking moldy...." Read more
"New home smelled musty and damp. Found there was a water leak at the foundation...." Read more
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So as a test this works fine. I found mold growing in my daughters room and it was concerning. I removed the mold with a bleach solution and then ran this test a few days later to see whether or not there was the same kind of mold and an abundance of it. I left the Petri dish out for 3 hours instead of the recommended 1 hour and after 48 hours there were 2 of the tiniest mold spots growing in it. After 96 hours there were 3 of them, I could tell they were the same type I had cleaned off the wall and none were more than the size of a quarter. This tells me that there isn't a substantial mold issue in the room and that I need to continue to monitor the area where I first found it. Again, we're back to not knowing what the baseline for the home is because you have to buy multiple kits and test outdoors to get that baseline. So I base this off of the results of others in similar rooms that I've found online.
There is a 99% chance you will find mold with this test. That isn't necessarily bad. All homes have mold. You need to have a way of knowing whether there is some area that is consistently allowing mold growth, if the levels of mold growth are too high to be safe, and if the type of mold is dangerous to breathe (not all are). So be careful reading these results. The presence of mold doesn't mean you have an infestation and need remediation. All homes have mold. Best thing I could say is pay the $40 fee to get it tested to see if it's dangerous mold and even then you'll need to know whether it's consistently getting in your house and if the level of mold in the air is at a point where it's harmful to health which just can't be done without an expert coming out to test.
This product is really best to give one piece of mind after they've cleaned some mold. For me it let me know that yeah, there's still mold in the air but it isn't growing on the wall where I found it anymore and after taking a sample 3 times longer than the directions asked for I still only got minor growth after waiting 4 entire days.
This kit would possibly be useful for someone who conducts a few hundred tests annually, who can identify mold species on their own, and who could properly correlate temperature- and moisture- controlled mold growth rates with the presence of mold. A tall order. Even so, they would have to have a solid methodology for sample collection, and even then I can imagine scenarios where their assessment of the situation was wrong. Plus if they were doing that many tests they ought to buy their own potato starch.
Good luck!
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So although the test did work they won't review the results. and if they did test it they only tell you mold is present. Not what kind. So I have to say useless.