How To Test For Black Mold In 5 Minutes 

Giving me a swab to determine what type of mold and already visible mold is, is not super helpful. Finding the mold to begin with is 90% of the battle.

Who here hates mold lol

We had black mold and other toxic molds in our home. 2 of our animals died, my young son ended up with seizure disorder, Fibro etc.

For those of you wondering why he says "You can't even really see the Penicillium / Aspergillus one anymore.", what he is referring to is the right side of the test kit window of each test. What the narrator of this video fails to mention is that a single line indicates a NEGATIVE result. A positive result requires TWO lines, one line on the left side (obviously visible in both test kits) and another line on the right side as well. (Barely visible on the Stachybotrys test kit and no longer visible at all on the Asp/Pen test kit)

If there is mold behind the baseboards, could that mean that there is mold behind the wall too?

I just tested positive in bloodwork for all three mold types and S.Atra was so high. I have to test two houses for mold now and don't even know where to begin, so thank you for this video.

Yes, take it SERIOUSLY! Toxic Black Mold destroyed my health, and took a long time to heal from! 😫

i think i know how to mail a kit in, i want to learn how to find out myself and NOT bring the gov in on it, i have a picky landlord.

How do I test for mold if I don’t see it but suspect that I have it in my home ? Thank you

Mold in my condo was Alternaria, Penicillium Aspergillosis, Cladisporium, a small amount of Stachytbotyrus. There were many molds, can't remember all. Green, gray, black, pink. I lived in it long time, was so sick. Tired, forgetful, rashes. Was terrible!

Good band name...."stachybotrys"

How do test for mold if I can’t see it but suspect that it’s there?

Thank you very much for this information I'm pretty sure I will be reaching out to you for more advice even though my HOA is responsible for the roof that was supposably fixed and I told them I'm still having a problem they brought the roofer back he went in the attic saw nothing been going back and forth finally I got a sturdy ladder went up my self couldn't believe what I saw and he didn't..tits was raining when I went up and I had a small waterfall coming from the roof above the kitchen..I've been dealing with this for a year now and when I first reported it, it took 3 months before they got a roofer to come out and did nothing to prevent further damage..it's been a nightmare

5:38 Let's be clear. No matter the accuracy, no test will replace an experienced Mold Inspector, even if you are not filing an insurance claim.

More info on mold ands its consequences on health need to be out there.

how do you test for mold behind the walls, behind cabinets. not the mold you can see but potential unseen mold.

very informative and focused on the topic. i leanred a lot and will be doing my own air born testing based on your content

Hi Brad...I am seeing black mold on my bathroom ceiling. I have used Bleach by it seems to return in about 3-4 weeks. What is the most common mold in bathrooms and is there any home remedies that can remediate it successfully?

I have lived in San Diego in a rental house on Mt. Helix for the last 9 years. When I moved in I could smell a musty mold odor. The mildew/mold I've found and cleaned through the years has always been on the walls facing the outside. The walls have no insulation. The walls from the outside are stucco, wood, 4" of bare space, then wood paneling. There was a huge water slab leak under the top house. All the contractor did was permanently shut off the water line to this faucet near the driveway. My ceiling used to leak a lot. There are cracks and water marks and a droopy ceiling in the bedroom. Oh, and my ceiling is the patio of the house in the front of the property. A large patio where the rude tenants and their juvenile delinquent kids play soccer, ride bikes and jump up and down on over the years. Psychological abuse for sure. No heater in the bedroom where it gets freezing (45*F). The landlord came up the other day and looked at the mold and said, "That's not that much mold". "You're not coughing," he said. "There's no air circulation in here, open some windows". "It's in the middle of winter", I will not! He brought up a dehumidifier and wants me to run it 24/7 on my electric bill and wants to get another one for the living room. I have 5-6 of those Damp X containers all around the 1 bd house, but I'm tired of paying for this bandaid temp. fix. I tried to get a mold inspector out here to find out what type of mold, but they have to get permission from the landlord. He said NO. Even to a free inspection the other day. Still No. My joints and muscles ache all the time, and sometimes it's hard to walk. Two years ago I got a black Labrador puppy, he's not sick. No amount of mold is good, I know. The backs of my bedroom furniture had this grey film. I have pictures. So if the mold was deadly, I would be dead by now. What's the best way to kill it? Or is this place doomed to always have it? I kill it then paint over it, that seems to work for a few years. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you. Patty

Cut the music. This is neither a party nor a concert. If two red lines are required for positive test, then both plates show negative, yet lab says positive A LOT. Kind of a useless test then eh?

Wait, why are you not afraid to be taking samples of this black mold WITHOUT a mask, or gloves or anything? And is that background for real? Like you are just chillin making a video in that mold covered room? Are you a mold superhero who cannot be touched by the insidious myscotoxin?? Please share your magic trickery powers if you are able

Very informative and clearly demonstrated...thanks

Thank you, thank you. The two tests both looked like clear lines on left side to me, maybe next time could draw out what you see and to look for? Thanks again

Liquid instant tests like this with a color indicator shouldn’t be read after so long, that does vary test to test (anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours) but any results are invalid and inaccurate at the least. Most accurate results should be read within the first two minutes. When lab results came back and confirmed high levels of black mold, prove my point and if anyone relied on what it looked like afterwards they might not take their problem as seriously as it needed to be

People don’t like being manipulated this video is a commercial for a test kit and a huge waste of time

5 second black mold test: "Do your walls look like this? You got black mold".

There are over 100,000 different types of mold. Not all types of mold are a threat, however. Some types of mold are fairly benign, and some even have medicinal uses.

Why aren't you wearing a mask?

How can u test for mold if u can't see mold?

just a small tip, when you are doing green screen, try to be as far as possible from the green screen so you don't have green light on you :)

What if you can't actually see the mold, how would this home test be used in that circumstance?

Where can you buy the test kits?

How much does it cost to have a mold inspection at a apartment

So would the furniture in the room ALSO be contaminated with mold even though they are not showing discoloration ? What about computers and monitors from a moldy office? How often do you see people selling used stuff at Flea markets? Should we be concerned ?

Not helpful

The second stachybotrys line was barely visible for something that looked so moldy.

con number 4 ( 6:30) if you THINK you have black mold you shouldn't be going anywhere near it. But the vid is titled -How To Test For Black Mold In 5 Minutes-. Call a pro folks, just not this one.

So the home mold kit does not work...

Everyone always hating on the "fungi"!

Where can one get the kit?

How much do the lab results cost?

This test kit work fantastic. I got great results.

To much tslking

But white mold gets a pass.

I can’t find this “free 5 minute test” when I clicked his website. Not surprised, as I have not seen one reply from this guy who is obviously more concerned about a dollar than helping anyone, shameful, IMO. Click bait, makes me ill.

I just moved into a rental property and they didn’t even ask for a deposit. It rained for two days and one of the rooms floor was wet after I realized that the odor wasn’t going away come to find out yes it’s mold behind the wall and under the flooring🤦🏾‍♂️

Swab or tape lift sample. Gentleman waited over a minute ready to raise those arms to show us. I can respect that kind of preparation.

Hmm, I've got a microscope of my own which goes nicely up to 100 times objective. I started having a muscle tremor & twitching nearly 2 years ago now & nothing showed up in any of the tests Neurology did & I'm now back to just working with my GP. Well, we've had something gumming up our taps & water valves to the toilet & hot tank for some 2 years now. I put some of the plasticky feeling gunk under the scope, haha, you'll never guess what it looks like. That's right, Stachybotrys. I'm the only 1 drinking tap water in this house, yeah, I'm not doing that anymore, I'm boiling everything I drink from now on. I can't believe I've been drinking mouldy water for possibly longer than 3 years, I can't believe I was naieve enough to just not get this shit checked out, or just pre-boil all water I drink. Well, at least now I've confirmed I've been drinking mouldy water for some fking length of time

Are the 2 types you tested for Black mold?

Is there a black spot on your wall? Yes? Then u got black mold

I would love a test , how do you get a free one please?

Congratulations; you’re pregnant with twins.

How can I test that when the place I live under HUD subsidized apartments who pays for that?

What if you think there is black mold but you can't see it? I ordered a test kit and waiting but I'm wondering if it will be obsolete if I can't actually see the mold. My daughter and I are sick often. My husband is not.

You are too cute to work with mold

It’s a good name for a rock band

The presentation was informative. Sorry for this basic question but Where do I find the Description box? Thank you.

Black Mold is extremely dangerous to health...I have had houses in the past with this problem...very helpful video, thanks

After you have a flood in your house and dry out walls. Do you want to test air for mold before or after you close walls?

I’m allergic to mold and I’m. Sure many ppl are bad with there allergies w it

Umm maybe black mold is black????

what about the black thing in my aircond..is it black mold?

So if the mold is not airborne it’s okay it won’t be harmful?

I just now found out we have mold in the house we rent and landloard has been neglecting the house we rent. I'm on oxygen and can't afford a lawyer. the consultation fees are so high!

Thanks Brad for the info, I rate your overall tutorial 5 out of 5 stars!

All molds are toxic! Stachybotrus is extremely dangerous. When I had mold in my condo I was very sick, yet it was mostly Penicillium, Aspergillosis, Cladisporium, and more - can't recall the names. What showed positive in my body was same as tested positive in my condo. I had to leave my condo. It took a lot of treatment to heal.

I'm from Arizona. My Apt. Owners/Mngmnt. Just Won't Test, Acknowledge, Or Even Come To My Apt. To See It. * Will the remaining 'black mold' from June 2023 still accurate on specialist lab test?

Also, if you take a Q-tip and swab your ac ceiling vent, how do you know if it's mold or just dirt? 🤷‍♀🙆‍♀

We’re your protective gear ?

Brad, you said to wear a mask, yet you aren't. Are mold professionals less susceptible to Stachybotrys? You tell us Pros of using DIY testing, yet you tell us in the Cons that we shouldn't ever go near Stachybotrys. Seems to me that the DIY testing is a bust.

I'm disappointed in RU-vidrs who won't acknowledge commenters' valid concerns. It seems the poster is only interested in views and building his customer count.

The lines were clearly visible, so your comments are confusing.

Where do I get your free information? Can black mold cause coughing, sneezing and sinus problems?

It says if you do this by yourself wear a mask, which means I guess, that if you do it with another person then you don’t have to wear a mask.

I have a tan color in the fiberglass lining in my ac ducts. Can this be mold?

If I see black fungus behind my baseboards I would just replace the drywall. Why even test further?

Why don't you take 10 seconds and read the instructions for that home test to find out how many drops of liquid is needed in that test? It is usually 3.

Doesn’t look favorable in buying the home kit. In determining. I guess you’ll know something at least

No help. Mold can be hidden so if you don't have a furry wall like that to scrape how does this test detect it? Vicki

If you report to your insurance company to get paid for the mold issue...most likely the insurance company will not renew your insurance.

Love this!❤

My dam new sink or dishwasher is leaking underneath the kitchen tile floor . The pots and pans are underneath sink!

Ok well it’s behind you and it black😳I can tell u in one sec if it’s a black widow…it’s black!

My husband died from C. Bantiana. It will scare you to death. He died

strictly speaking to the test strip. Read within 5 minutes or (per product instruction) and know that how ever faint the line is- It is still a line. Faint is sometimes nearly impossible to see making you doubt that it exists. The line appears based on the reagents used. The manufacturers' ability to buy high-end reagent chemicals which results in stronger lines and are expensive. Instant drug tests are similar and cheap or weak chemicals are imported mostly from an Asian Country. Many a person have lost freedoms and/or the rights to see their children, disqualified as a job applicant etc. due to faulty lines. *** Always get lab results**

You have mold even if you cant find it. If you're sick, you have mold.

I thought he was gonna lick the swab, yep , its mold alright ! 😂

Just hire a mold removal contractor. They'll find it. Guaranteed!

um yes there are extra fees as I ordered this kit and I got positive hits for all 3 molds, now in order to get the paper work from lab you have to ship out the swabs in kit and there is a $29.00 fee per sample and a $25.00 fee for rush testing. yes you get instant results but like dude in video says you don't know what kinds and or how much which is what you need to know asap so you will want to ship off for paper work from lab to show to code or other health professionals and especially if you rent and don't want the landlord to try and wiggle out of his responsibilites.

Uh what if it’s in the kitchen & bathroom or all up over the roof?

3:08 sounds like video game music lol

Like a pregnancy test, there is no such thing as a little pregnant lmao

Every woman here knew which one was positive. Lol😂

I like how the caption said wear a mask when testing and he was not wearing a mask

I want to know what is coming out of my AC unit Vince in my apartment because it looks like black dust coming out from my AC unit and I was told by the landlord it was my fault for leaving open a window gaped open when the AC unit was on but I don't believe that because of the fact that I have never had asthma problems before I moved in this do I want to know what it is

Mold Inspector? Can I see your badge?

Possible, but comes with caviar.

Stachy Botress sounds like a crazy actress.

if you can see the mold who needs the test? Should be obvious

How the heck does that mold get behind the baseboard in this vid? Standing water? Can just moisture from shower do that damage? Yikes that was nasty