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Mold Test

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I have some inquiries for those who detected mold or other toxins in their house.

What should a person look for in an inspection for possible CFS causes in toxins ?

How common are other toxins such as asbestos or radon gas?

Any suggestions before I book an inspector to come analyze my house would be great.

Thanks.
 

Marg

Senior Member
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343
Location
Wetumpka Alabama
There is a Dr. Richie Shoemaker in Marlyand that deals with molds and biotoxins. He has a site and has written several books. They are listed on his site. You can do a search on him and go to his site. He even has an online test you can take for $15.00 or so. He is a detective and usually can find what is wrong. There is a video on his site abut a man he helped thaat all others had given up on, very interesting story.
 

floydguy

Senior Member
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I have some inquiries for those who detected mold or other toxins in their house.

What should a person look for in an inspection for possible CFS causes in toxins ?

How common are other toxins such as asbestos or radon gas?

Any suggestions before I book an inspector to come analyze my house would be great.

Thanks.

Shoemaker often insists on ERMI testing:

http://www.ermimoldtest.com/
 

citybug

Senior Member
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538
Location
NY
Does ARMI tell you enough or do you need ERMi? How long should you not vacuum? Since I haven't in a very long time I worry it would be skewed, should vacuum then wait how long?