Post-Wildfire Megabloom: What It Means for Indoor Air Quality

Yesterday was Clean Air Day here in San Diego, and while much of the local and national conversation is centered on outdoor air, the truth is that not enough is done to address indoor air quality (IAQ). We spend 40–70% of our lives indoors, breathing indoor air...

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,...

Does Home Insurance Cover Water Damage? What Homeowners Need to Know

Understanding Water Damage Insurance Coverage Water damage can be a devastating experience for homeowners and business owners alike. Understanding what your insurance covers, and what it doesn’t, can make all the difference when disaster strikes or more afterwards in...

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...

Safe Mold Remediation for People with Allergies

Allergies are just one of many health issues that would cause an increased susceptibility to mold-related health concerns or mold sensitivity. CIRS, Lyme disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, autoimmune diseases, and any immunocompromised...