[header] How to test a home for mold [title] Purchase a high-quality test kit. [step] Many companies make mold testing kits, but not all are equally effective. The test kits will come with many component parts (including multiple swabs and petri dishes), which allow you to test home surfaces and air for mold. 
The results from swab and air tests will need to be mailed to a laboratory for testing. [substeps] Brands to consider include the pro-lab mold test kit, the mold armor do it yourself kit, and the edlab evalu-aire basic review kit.