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Can Home Air Check detect a specific chemical and can it tell me how much of it was detected?

• Home Air Check can detect many chemical compounds in the air; however, the test results don' t name the specific chemicals found or their concentrations. The Home Air Check test is designed to be a lower-cost screening test that uses an air sample to scan for many chemical compounds, which are assigned to source categories so that the non-chemist, i.e., average consumer, can use this information to find possible problem areas in your home. 

• Their laboratory can perform a much more comprehensive analysis that will give detailed information about specific chemicals, but those tests are performed by professionals because of their much higher cost and the need for interpretation by a chemist.

What does Home Air Check test for?

Home Air Check tests for the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in your home air. VOCs are also referred to as airborne, or gaseous, chemicals. Home Air Check uses these VOCs to determine:

• The Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) level which is used to describe the general air quality in your home.

• The Total Mold Volatile Organic Compounds (MVOCs) which indicates actively growing mold in your home. When mold is in its active growth phase it releases chemicals into the air, called Mold Volatile Organic Compounds (MVOCs).
• The Contamination Index™ which indicates the most likely sources of the chemical contamination in your home so you can take action to improve your home air quality.

Does Home Air Check test for dust, pollen, and pet dander?

No, because these contaminants are airborne particles, not airborne gases. Home Air Check detects gaseous air contaminants that can' t be seen with the naked eye. However, they do partner closely with other laboratories that perform these types of analyses and can recommend one if you are interested.