A tape lift works similarly to a swab, but instead of wiping the surface, a piece of clear tape is pressed onto it to pick up spores and other particles. The tape is then placed on a glass slide and examined under a microscope. It's particularly useful on textured surfaces like drywall or wood framing, and it can distinguish between actual mold growth and dust that happens to contain spores.
A tape lift works similarly to a swab, but instead of wiping the surface, a piece of clear tape is pressed onto it to pick up spores and other particles. The tape is then placed on a glass slide and examined under a microscope. It's particularly useful on textured surfaces like drywall or wood framing, and it can distinguish between actual mold growth and dust that happens to contain spores.
