We offer HERTSMI tests to determine whether mold levels in a home are safe.
Mold can be extremely problematic in your home. Aside from the structural damage and the odors it can cause, mold can affect the health of your household, especially for those who are allergic to it or who have respiratory conditions such as asthma. If you are dealing with mold in your Topeka, Kansas home, turn to our team at Howell Healthy Homes. We can provide mold remediation services and mold testing to return your home to a healthy state.
HERTSMI tests are one testing option we offer homeowners. It stands for “Health Effects Roster of Type Specific Formers of Mycotoxins and Inflammagens” and is used to determine whether a home is safe for re-occupancy after mold is removed. It’s a more cost-effective alternative to ERMI testing because it tests just five types of mold instead of 36. These five are referred to as the “Big 5”: Aspergilus Penicilloides, Aspergillus Versicolor, Chaetomium Globosum, Stachybotrys Chartarum, and Wallemia Sebi.
With HERTSMI testing, you can find out whether mold levels in your home are safe. It’s not truly possible to make a home mold-free because mold is everywhere, but it is possible to get the indoor mold to a normal fungal ecology, i.e., similar in kinds and counts to the mold that is outside.
We have the tools and knowledge to provide you with the information you need and to ensure your home is safe to inhabit, so turn to us for HERTSMI testing. Contact us if you have any questions.
At Howell Healthy Homes, we offer HERTSMI testing in Topeka, Berryton, Tecumseh, Grantville, Clay Center, Junction City, and Manhattan, Kansas.