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Safety
None of the chemicals used in the Mycometer® test pose a health risk. However, both the Developer and the Substrate are alkaline (approximately pH 11).If they come into contact with your eyes, it is important to immediately rinse your eyes with running water for at least 5 minutes. After use, the chemistry can be discarded […]
View LessonSampling
Samples can be stored at room temperature for up to one week before being analysed. However, they should always be analysed as soon as possible. You can use an area measurement that is different from the official one as long as it is the same area (9cm2). Sampling bags The sampling bags should be stored […]
View LessonSummary
In summary, Mold is present in all buildings, but mold growth only occurs if there is or has been moist conditions. Moisture is the main cause of mold growth and thereby mold problems. Dead mold is just as problematic as living mold. Mold must therefore be removed, not killed. It is the amount of mold […]
View LessonThe Fluorometer
The fluorometer is s a robust instrument. If exposed to very high or low temperatures, such as in a car, calibration can temporarily become impossible. Uses 4 AAA batteries.
View LessonThe Term “MOLD GROWTH”
When the term “mold growth” is used, it is used to describe mold that has at some point germinated and expanded. We are not interested in whether the mold growth is currently growing, dormant, or dead. The health risk factors are the same and it must be removed regardless of which state it is currently […]
View LessonVideo Training: Analysis of Mycometer surface Fungi
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