How to Have My Home Tested for Mildew
- 1). Put on gloves to make sure you don't contaminate your petri dish and the test.
- 2). Remove the lid of the petri dish. This will come with the mildew test kit.
- 3). Pour the medium into the petri dish.
- 4). Put the lid back over the dish and swirl it, until the entire bottom of the dish is covered.
- 5). Set the petri dish on the counter for one hour, until the medium hardens completely.
- 6). Place the dish in the center of the room you would like to test for mildew. Remove the lid and let it sit for one hour before replacing the lid.
- 7). Let it sit for 48 hours.
- 8). Mail the mildew test kit; using the mailing instructions and package that are contained in the mildew test kit.