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Mould releases spores into the air, which can be recognized as particulates depending on the type of mould. However, the quantities released are very small. As there is usually a basic load of particulates , the rashes caused by mold spores are unfortunately almost indistinguishable. Therefore, it cannot be said with certainty that a room is mold-free.
However, the risk of mold can also be assessed indirectly by observing various measured values. The air-Q indoor air measuring device detects a tendency towards mold growth, e.g. by monitoring the development of absolute and relative humidity, volatile organic compounds (VOC) and particulates in real time. These can be set in relation to each other and thus a risk of existing mold can be measured. If these values are higher than normal or even increase continuously over a period of time, the source of this increase should be identified - this may already be a mold infestation or signal good growth conditions for mold.
In order to determine an existing mold contamination with legal certainty, a laboratory test is nevertheless indispensable.
With the mold-free index, the air-Q offers a good start for monitoring the mold risk over time.
