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

What 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Meet Josh Rachal 01:08 Investigating Mold in Military Housing 03:41 Why Many Mold Inspections Miss the Problem 06:31 The Problem with Air Sampling 08:52 Why Some Inspectors Never Find Mold 10:57 What Fear-Mongering Actually Looks Like 13:25 The Cost of Bad Inspections 17:59 Real-World Examples of Hidden Mold 21:18 Mold Remediation Mistakes 25:53 Passing Strict Remediation Standards 29:54 Why Documentation Matters 32:44 Construction Defects and Building Failures 34:35 How Do We Fix This Problem? 39:34 Mold, Health, and Economic Impact 45:20 Fighting for Industry Change 56:40 Finding Mold Hidden Behind Walls 01:00:07 Showing Airflow and Exposure Pathways 01:03:21 Why Families Need Real Answers 01:08:51 Final Thoughts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔵 Follow him: Texas Mold Inspectors: https://texasmoldinspectors.com Socials   / texasmoldinspectors   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔵 My Favorite Cleaning Products: https://www.homecleanse.com/shop/ 🔵 Remediation FREE Consultation: https://www.homecleanse.com/contact/ 🔵 The Dust Test: https://www.thedusttest.com Learn More: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/ https://www.homecleanse.com/shop Let’s Connect... Website: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/cont... IG:   / themichaelrubino   TikTok:   / themichaelrubino   FB:   / themichaelrubino   LinkedIn:   / themichaelrubino