How to Test Your Home for Mold (Cheap)

What this video covers

The clip covers cheap first-pass checks you can run before paying for anything.

The bleach test is the surface one: dab a small amount on the mark and watch. If it lightens quickly, you are probably looking at mold or mildew rather than dirt or a stain.

The takeaway

These checks tell you whether something is biological, not what species it is or how far it has spread. Use them to decide whether to escalate, not as a final answer.

Read the full written guide: Mold Testing Guide.

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