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First Alert MT1 Mold Detection Kit

First Alert MT1 Mold Detection Kit

First Alert MT1 Mold Detection Kit
$ 20.69

Score By Feature

Based on 632 ratings
Easy to use
4.48

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Value for money
3.42

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Product Description

Test kit for the detection of mold
Performs a mold assessment on a house or workplace to identify different types of mold colonizing the place
A mold lab accredited by NIOSH can conduct testing at up to nine different locations
An analysis by a lab costs $15 per sample submitted, and it will provide details on mold growth types
This kit includes all test materials, a manual, and a preprinted envelope for returning the results

Questions & Answers

I'm here. On 10/11/19, I ordered this product from the lab and had it tested. What should I do if I don't hear back from lab or if I don't receive a phone call or email?

Even though you might think it takes a bit if you don't pay, it takes a bit if you don't Emails were the method I used to respond.

How does it tell you what kind of mold is present? Does it only reveal the type of mold present?

When I took the radon test, I found there was a lot of radon present Unless you are looking at an area that gets a great deal of moisture, the test is In addition, basements are the place where radon, mold, and other substances can accumulate. I would not waste money in a basement. You should hire a professional.

The description of this item states that it is used for testing mold. Yet, a majority of questions, responses, & reviews are related to testing for radon? Would you mind telling me which one it is?

In the kit, if it says it will treat mold, then it will treat bought one in order to protect myself from radon, but that was all I needed it for. People sometimes ask about the wrong product when they leave a question.

Selected User Reviews For First Alert MT1 Mold Detection Kit

There is no instruction manual or guide
3/5

Radon and mold kits are grouped together in one A problem and a problem This is 1. It is extremely confusing to find reviews or answers to questions about the specific mold detection kit you bought when Amazon lists the mold detection kit and the radon detection kit in the same listing. By searching for "mold" you will also see a lot of people asking questions about the mold kit and how it lacks instructions, and people even confusingly claiming that the kit is to test It is very confusing to have two kits listed in the same place. 2. *br *br My mold kit arrived in three days, and I was pressed for time. I was intrigued by the First Alert brand so I took a chance. Having read the reviews or at least trying the kit before buying it (see problem 1) would have been more helpful. There is a claim that an instruction manual is included in the listing. That was not the case with mine. The test strips, plastic bags, and return envelope are all you will need. The exact steps for collecting the mold or what personal information they need to collect in order to receive the results are not clear to me. There are other people who have had the same problem as you, judging by the questions.

Antonella Holt
Antonella Holt
| Jun 28, 2021
A 100% ripoff - absolutely nothing to gain from it We don't get anything in return for our money
3/5

4) Change of paradigms The mold is a totally useless thing if you can't see it. It is necessary to cut out and mail a piece of carpet ("bulk sample") in a ziploc bag in order to test it for spores. Using a $12 kit is not necessary if I wanted to do that. 2) Unlike other kits that are able to show mold growth (or the lack thereof) that you can send or not send, this kit does To submit a sample, all you need to do is send it in. Unless there is an additional fee, there is nothing this product can do. 3) The testing fee for the product is $15, not $10 as.

Legacy White
Legacy White
| Mar 10, 2021
This product is a 100 percent recommendation
5/5

I used only 5 of the 9 testing strips in my First Alert MT1 Mold Kit after receiving it. I followed the instructions and used them all. Then, I firmly pressed them down on the areas where I thought mold might be present, and placed each of them in the small plastic snap containers. It costs $15 for every sample to be tested, and you can choose to pay for further testing if you wish. Using the provided envelope, I sent the samples to the lab. I spent less than $4 on it. Sending a check for $ 00 (standard By checking those boxes on the slip, I signed up for text notifications and email notifications about my results. The text message below informed me that my results were received on January 2. This kit was sent 5 days before the deadline, so I sent it on time. We will also be celebrating New Year's with you. I received the email with my test results today, which I requested on January 8, 2010. The details in the documents made me want to print them out. was able to find what I was looking for, and that too quickly! This product is excellent, and the buying process is excellent as well. Mold can cause health problems for you and your pets, so you should get your house tested if you think you might have mold. MT1 First Alert thanks you for your help!.

Serena Haas
Serena Haas
| Mar 21, 2021
An additional fee per sample will be charged for Mold testing
3/5

You will need to pay an additional $15, so be sure to read the fine print. Apparently you have to order a test kit for each site you want tested, which I did not read while ordering the By analyzing the mold sample, you will know what kind of mold you are dealing with, as well as It was just opening this to read through instructions when I came across that information. This comes at an additional cost of $15 as well. You will be charged an additional $15 if you want your profile expanded. Pollen, dust mites, fibers, and skin cells are being examined to determine their quality. Comment like that makes my skin itch (I am itching). A $10 fee was mentioned on the page to order it. There is no explanation for the "Lab analysis for bulk sample fee of $10" and the test instructions mention nothing other than that the fee is In addition to the fee, there is an additional $15 charge. To read it in its entirety please click here. According to the ad, the process should take only 5 minutes It takes seven days for results to appear.

Maliyah Parrish
Maliyah Parrish
| Dec 28, 2020
This is a very good indicator of what to expect as a first step
5/5

It sounded really good, but I was hesitant to buy it. The reviews for First Alert wasn't very positive, even though I know the program well and am confident in it. My decision to purchase the product was based on the price point and the ability to test up to 9 samples. It is necessary to pay for each sample's analysis. It was an easy decision because though I only needed two samples, the cost was $15 per sample. Furthermore, the product claimed to provide results within 72 hours. I think it only took ten days, but it was A copy of it and some helpful information was emailed as well. In the event that the damage had grown into something more disturbing, I would have gone through certified tests, but I just wanted to get a starting point for some water damage In spite of the fact that it was extremely inexpensive, the results showed no toxic substances, but there was a lot of mold in the air. After I had completed the first step, I could move on to the second step, which was to thoroughly clean everything Keep in mind, however, that the results will only apply to that specific area. Generally, air testing is a better indicator, but this was new water damage and I wanted to make sure it was safe enough to do myself. My main concern was getting back to the lab company, so I was happy to hear they did so. Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!.

Keanu Cervantes
Keanu Cervantes
| Dec 09, 2020
You should not buy it
3/5

The lab has never gotten back to me. After purchasing a test kit, I followed the instructions to the letter. Having written out a check, I sent it and the test samples to the address listed on the check. Since the check wasn't deposited two months ago and I never heard from the lab, nothing has been done about it.

Ishaan Fisher
Ishaan Fisher
| Jul 20, 2021
I am not sure how I feel about this test we sent them we samples and their results did not match the start and end times we listed on the test
3/5

When we contacted them about this discrepancy, they apologized and advised us to add more time. The total includes 02 units of measurement. According to my impression, where the dart lands on the wall determines the results when they have your test samples. It makes sense that since home sales and purchases are dependent on these things, they would take the time to deliver quality service from the beginning.

Skye DICKINSON
Skye DICKINSON
| Jan 03, 2021
This is a form of bait and switch
3/5

off! I thought I was getting a useful test kit that could give me results in the comfort of The privilege I got instead was to spend $13 for each sample I sent in, so I could spend an additional $15. There is nothing more classic than a Bait-and-Switch The on-and-off switch.

Asa Fuller
Asa Fuller
| Oct 03, 2020

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