The Truth About Toxic Black Mold and CIRS

“Black mold” is a color descriptor, NOT a toxicity certificate. What People Mean by “Toxic Black Mold” People search for ‘black mold’ and while Stachybotrys has been highlighted in the media, the truth is more complex. Any indoor mold growing after water damage can...

Identifying Mold Causes is Critical for Health

Mold doesn’t just damage your walls or cause a musty smell. Mold impacts our health and can even make our bodies a host to mold spores and VOCs. While many people search for “toxic black mold”, the reality is that many species, not just black molds, can release...

Summer Mold testing & Remediation

For many of our clients, they want fast mold remediation for health emergencies, and they want to get back in their homes as soon as possible.  These homeowners want to restore their homes to before the mold, and have normal air, odor, and health.  While...

Why Does My AC Smell Musty? Mold in AC

The first hot week of the season hits San Diego County, and like clockwork, the air conditioners come on. But instead of a blast of cool, clean air, you’re hit with a musty, moldy smell. Sounds like you have mold in AC or HVAC unit… If this sounds familiar,...

Why Does Mold Problem Keep Coming Back?

A Hard Look at Secondary Mold We get a number of callers who have the same type of questions and concerns: “Why does mold keep coming back?” “Is it normal for mold to return after remediation?” “Should I redo mold remediation?” “How do I know if mold remediation...

Spring Cleaning Risks: 25% Are Vulnerable to Mold and CIRS

A remarkable discovery about mold and CIRS that still is reaching most homeowners, mold is not a simple pest. For some, mold is an invasive intruder to their health (Surviving Mold), and the responsibility falls on our genes or the lack of specific genes. About 25% of...