The 7 Best Mold Test Kits

This wiki has been updated 28 times since it was first published in November of 2018. Mold is something you should never ignore, as it can lead to respiratory problems, fungal infections, and more. However, a professional inspection can be pricey, so it's understandable if you don't want to drop a bundle on a test that may be unnecessary. These kits can give you an idea of what to expect before you hire a pro. They're not 100% accurate, though, so don't rely on them exclusively. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Mold Inspection Network DIY

When you turn in the samples you take with the Mold Inspection Network DIY (about $46), the lab will email the results to you, rather than using snail mail, thereby limiting the amount of time you and your family have to spend living in a potentially moldy house.

Company calls when report is ready
Includes an expert consultation
Inspection tips provided

2. MoldDetect Three Sample

The MoldDetect Three Sample (appx. $85) includes a helpful information book that can make you an expert on spores in no time. The pamphlet covers everything from identifying mold to understanding the impact it can have on your health, as well as tips for preventing its recurrence.

Results in 2 or 3 days
Tape makes sample collection simple
Report is extremely detailed

3. Seeml Labs

This option from Seeml Labs (around $42) includes tape and a swab, allowing you to test both wet and dry samples with ease. Regardless of which type you're investigating, the report will identify it for you, right down to the particular strain.

Lab is aiha-accredited
Directions are incredibly helpful
Postage is prepaid

4. Clean Vent Air Solutions

You may think you just have mold in one room, but if it gets in your air conditioner, it'll be all over your house in no time. The Clean Vent Air Solutions (appx. $20) checks your vents and ducts to see if any fungal growth has got into your HVAC system.

Good choice for allergy sufferers
Includes activator solution
Works on most ac types

5. A-1 Basements Instant

You shouldn't use it as the final word on your home's safety, but the A-1 Basements Instant (about $20) is a good first step in the inspection process. The two included test sticks can give you results in under a minute, and you can decide whether to call a pro from there.

Smart choice for renters
Color codes are hard to decipher
Lab fees are extra

6. MyMoldDetective MMD103

You can have your own personal laboratory in the privacy of your home with the MyMoldDetective MMD103 (about $75). It's a pump that traps airborne spores in one of the included cassettes, then analyzes them in about five minutes to determine your risk levels.

Reusable on multiple test sites
Loaded with hidden fees
Company may sell your information

7. Healthful Home

To use the Healthful Home (appx. $35), all you have to do is swab the target area, bend the bulb on the wand to get it wet, and then swipe it over the tester. It's kind of like a pregnancy test for your home — just hope it comes back negative.

Detects strains other kits can miss
Results can be ambiguous
Has difficulty with trace amounts

Last updated by Quincy Miller

After getting his bachelor’s from the University of Texas, Quincy Miller moved out to Los Angeles, where he soon found work as a copywriter and researcher, specializing in health and wellness topics for a major online media brand. Quincy is also knowledgeable about home improvement, as he’s had extensive experience with everything from insulation to power tools to emergency room trips, sometimes in that order. Sharing a home with three dogs and a couple of cats has forced Quincy to learn as much as he can about pet supplies, animal nutrition and, most importantly, the best ways to tackle the mountains of fur that accumulate in every corner of your home.

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