First Alert MT1 Mold Detection Kit

by First Alert

Product Description

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Molds are microscopic fungi that exist almost everywhere. Molds feed off of organic materials and facilitate the decomposition of these materials for use by other plants and animals. To thrive, mold requires only moisture and a food source. Mold can enter your building through open doorways, leaks, the HVAC system, or even clothes. Once mold is in the building and finds a suitable food source, all that is required for a mold colony to start is moisture, typically found in humid spaces like basements and bathrooms

The MT1 mold test kit tests for mold spores than can cause allergies and health problems such as:

• Respiratory problems (wheezing, shortness of breath)
• Nasal and sinus congestion
• Eye, nose, and throat irritation
• Dry, hacking cough
• Skin rashes or irritation

Mold growth can also cause damage to furnishings and structural damage to your home. The Mold Test Kit is easy to use and can test up to nine different locations. Lab analysis for each bulk sample costs $10. Preprinted envelopes are included to ship your samples to Cardinal Laboratories in Beaumont, TX. You will receive your results in five to seven days. Kit has a five year limited warranty.--Bree Norlander

What's in the Box
Mold test kit, user's manual, and preprinted return envelope

Product Description

First Alert, Home Environment Mold Test Kit, Provides You With The Tool Necessary To Make 6 Separate Tests Throughout Your Home, Includes Test Card, Return Envelopes, 3 Poly Bags For Bulk Testing & Detailed Instructions, $10 Lab Fee For Each Test Submitted, Lab Analysis Will Specify The Type Of Mold Growth If Any Are Found.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 0.4 x 6.9 inches ; 4.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000HYN1DW
• Item model number: MT1
• Average Customer Review: 1.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #45,557 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of Money, January 17, 2009

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Kelsey Duff "tinkknit" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: First Alert MT1 Mold Detection Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I sent the test and a check for $60 to the lab. I never got my results or any response at all from them. My cheque was cashed though. Total waste of money, as you can imagine. I would give this product no stars, if it were possible.

DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Mold test kit a waste of money, August 14, 2010

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zrookd - See all my reviews

This review is from: First Alert MT1 Mold Detection Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

After I read the reviews, i decided to purchase the kit. Now i am having the same probles as other reviewers had. They cashed my check, and I am still waiting for the results a month after the check cleared. Do not buy this kit.

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use, February 4, 2008

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C. Hughes (PA, baby!) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: First Alert MT1 Mold Detection Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

This test kit was very easy to use. This is a good test kit to buy if you have visible mold growing and you want to know what type it is. If you want to know if there are hidden mold sources that are in the air, this is not the test kit to use. I gave this product four stars because I am not able to detect mold growing in unseen places, such as heating ducts.