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Is Your State One of the Moldiest? Take Charge of the Environment at Home with Do It Yourself Mold Armor Test Kits

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- There is good and bad news for the residents of Texas. According to the American Risk Management Resources (ARMR), Texas ranks as the number one top moldiest state in America. The good news is families can now protect themselves and their homes through taking action and testing for mold with easy to use Mold Armor Do It Yourself Mold Test Kits.

It is moisture intrusion, not climate that is the largest contributor to mold in residential properties. Mold can grow on virtually any surface, as long as moisture and oxygen are present. Because mold eats what it is growing on, it can damage a home and its furnishings. Even more concerning are the potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposure, including allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints. Contact with mold can also irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs, even among those with no allergies. To prevent avoidable problems take control and examine your environment, this is the key to caring for one’s health and home.

“With the Mold Armor DIY Test Kits the presence of mold can be checked within 48 hours,” said Wendy Groover, Brand Manager at W.M. Barr. “It’s safe, easy to use and a simple way to test for toxins. Texans may be on the list of moldiest states, but taking charge and testing for mold is the first step to improving their personal space.”

There are three Mold Armor testing methods:

  • Indoor Air Quality Test Method – Tests the indoors for mold spores.
  • Air Conditioning & Heating Sampling Method – Tests the air from a heating or air conditioning unit.
  • Surface Sampling Testing Method – Some types of molds are dangerous, so it’s important to know the type of mold that is present. A sample can be sent to the Mold Armor test lab for analysis to interpret the mold type.

For more information about Mold Armor please visit http://shop.wmbarr.com/store/t-howmoldarmorworks.aspx?skinid=2.

About Mold Armor:

Founded in 2008, Mold Armor is the first line of products 100% dedicated to fighting mold and preventing it from coming back. It has stronger products to clean mold stains indoors and outdoors, products that prevent mold stains for 3 months and a test kit to detect mold. And, it’s guaranteed effective. Mold Armor is owned by W.M. Barr and is based in Memphis, Tennessee. For more information, visit www.moldarmor.com.

LKH&SRebecca TuohyO: 312.595.0200 Ext. 112
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Source: W.M. Barr

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