History
Hello, my name is Joe Ellenson (Owner) and I would like to give you a brief history on how I became known as the “mold guy”. In 1997, I had finished my journeyman contractor training in San Diego, and as luck would have … Read more »
Mold Remediation Process
The Key to mold control is moisture control. Typical moisture sources include burst pipes, excessive humidity coupled with the lack of ventilation and moisture infiltration from the exterior to the interior of your … Read more »
What Is Mold?
According to the USEPA it is estimated that most people spend about 90% of their time indoors, thus the issue of exposure to airborne contaminates is of particular concern. In recent decades, exposure to indoor air … Read more »
From the Blog
Using soap to clean Mold?
In regard to chemicals, I use soap and water, eco-friendly soap at that. I believe it to be the process of cleaning that determines the efficacy, not the chemical used. Using soap to clean mold is not only logical but safe. The companies that have adopted "in-place" remediation methods and what I call "chemical dependence" may appease the adjuster … Read more »
Mold and Mildew, what’s the difference?
I would like to explain the difference between mold and mildew. Exciting, I know. Mildew is the staining or discoloration left behind from the process of digestion by mold. You will sometimes find this on your shower caulking or window sills. As we digest internally, mold digests externally. Mold growth is dependent upon moisture content, … Read more »
