Case Study: Office showed highest mold levels in Instascope whole-home scan

A Franklin homeowner called requesting mold inspection and testing. They needed immediate results to understand the extent of contamination throughout their 2,800 square foot home.

Claro's Nicholas conducted inspection using the Instascope—a rapid testing system that provides particle counts in real-time, allowing the homeowner to see contamination levels room-by-room as testing progressed rather than waiting days for lab results.

The Instascope scan-by-scan comparison revealed contamination levels throughout the home measured in particles per cubic meter. The baseline outdoor reading registered 20,844 p/m³, providing the reference point for evaluating indoor levels.

Multiple rooms showed elevated contamination. Downstairs measured 26,383 p/m³—about 27% higher than outdoor baseline. The laundry registered 25,038 p/m³. The son's bedroom reached 28,795 p/m³. The upstairs bath guest area showed 26,615 p/m³.

Most concerning was the office at 30,513 p/m³—the highest reading in the entire home scan and nearly 50% above outdoor baseline. The office had become the most contaminated space in the house, creating elevated exposure for anyone working in that room.

The immediate Instascope results allowed the homeowner to see the problem in real-time—multiple areas elevated, with the office showing the most severe contamination requiring comprehensive intervention throughout the 2,800 square foot home.

With immediate Instascope results confirming whole-home contamination and the office showing the highest levels, Claro performed comprehensive whole-home treatment using Claro's patented two-step process. This treatment reduces mold load to levels comparable to when the home was originally constructed, with results guaranteed for one year.

The treatment addressed all elevated areas—downstairs, laundry, son's bedroom, upstairs bath, and especially the office that had registered the highest contamination at 30,513 p/m³. The comprehensive approach ensured the entire 2,800 square foot home received professional remediation rather than spot-treating individual rooms.

This case demonstrates the value of Instascope rapid testing—the homeowner received immediate particle count data room-by-room, identifying the office as the most contaminated space and confirming that multiple areas required treatment. Rather than waiting days for lab results, real-time scanning allowed same-day decision-making and comprehensive remediation planning with guaranteed one-year results.