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Microbial Airborne Activity:

 when bronx mold removal and inspection services perform an inspection Air samples are collected to determine indoor air quality relating to microbial contamination using an Air-O-CellTM spore trap. The samples are collected using a sampling pump model  for a 5 minutes period with a calibrated flow rate of 15 liters per minute.

The Air-O-CellTM spore trap is a sampling device designed for the rapid collection and quantitative analysis of a wide range of airborne aerosols. It collects non-viable particulate such as mold spores, pollen, insect parts, skin cell fragment, fibers (asbestos, fiberglass, cellulose, etc.) and inorganic particles.

Weather conditions permitting, ambient outdoor control samples are taken. However, during certain external weather conditions air samples taken outside will have very low levels of ambient mold and invalidate the control. Some of these conditions are recent high winds, recent or occurring rain fall and if the temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or if the ground is frozen or snow covered. In these conditions air sampling is typically taken at an unaffected distant point inside the structure as an ambient control sample.

Microbial Surface Contamination:

 Swab samples are collected when visible mold is present. These samples are used to determine the frequency and type of possible microbial growth present in areas with human occupancy. Such exposure to microbial contamination may affect human health and/or to cause structural decomposition. These samples are reviewed under direct microscopic examination by an independent American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) member laboratory.

All samples are immediately labeled upon collection and a Chain of Custody form accompanies all samples.