NBS #135: Inside the Failures of Modern Mold Testing with Josh Rachal of Texas Mold Inspectors

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when multiple inspectors tell a family their home is safe, but they're still getting sick?In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with mold investigator Josh Rachal of Texas Mold Inspectors to discuss hidden mold, flawed inspection practices, military housing investigations, and why so many families struggle to get real answers.Josh shares stories from the field, explains why traditional air sampling often misses contamination, and discusses what homeowners should know when searching for the root cause of health issues linked to water-damaged buildings.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters00:00 Introduction00:29 Meet Josh Rachal01:08 Investigating Mold in Military Housing03:41 Why Many Mold Inspections Miss the Problem06:31 The Problem with Air Sampling08:52 Why Some Inspectors Never Find Mold10:57 What Fear-Mongering Actually Looks Like13:25 The Cost of Bad Inspections17:59 Real-World Examples of Hidden Mold21:18 Mold Remediation Mistakes25:53 Passing Strict Remediation Standards29:54 Why Documentation Matters32:44 Construction Defects and Building Failures34:35 How Do We Fix This Problem?39:34 Mold, Health, and Economic Impact45:20 Fighting for Industry Change56:40 Finding Mold Hidden Behind Walls01:00:07 Showing Airflow and Exposure Pathways01:03:21 Why Families Need Real Answers01:08:51 Final Thoughts-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔵 Follow him:Texas Mold Inspectors:https://texasmoldinspectors.comSocialshttps://www.instagram.com/texasmoldinspectors-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔵 My Favorite Cleaning Products: https://www.homecleanse.com/shop/🔵 Remediation FREE Consultation: https://www.homecleanse.com/contact/🔵 The Dust Test: https://www.thedusttest.comLearn More:https://www.themichaelrubino.com/ https://www.homecleanse.com/shopLet’s Connect...Website: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/contact/IG: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrubino/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themichaelrubinoFB: https://www.facebook.com/themichaelrubino/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themichaelrubino/