The applications of the technology is very versatile and can be used to measure fungi and/or bacteria in almost all environments. The applications of the technology is very versatile and can be used to measure fungi and/or bacteria in almost all environments. In the built environment, it is used to determine the level of fungi and bacteria on surfaces of building materials, wood, painted surfaces, concrete, gypsum board, coatings, render, ceramic and fibreboard tiles, plastic, furniture, textiles, plant leaves, leather goods.