Healthier, happier homes

Removing air pollutants, allergens, and infectious agents creates a more inviting environment. Mold spores that cause serious illness are removed from the air permanently.

Mold Spores & Health

Fungi spores can be dangerous to sensitive people, especially those with respiratory conditions. Inhalation can irritate lungs and airways, leading to Asthma attacks, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, sneezing, runny noses, coughing, or wheezing. Rarer health problems such as pulmonary hemorrhage or memory loss can also occur if toxic mold is present within a home, and mold increases the risk of asthma developing in school aged children.

Molds like Aspergillus can even lead to the severe illness Aspergillosis, and Valley Fever is a continuous spore threat around the Sacramento Valley. Candida auris spores have recently spread through U.S health care facilities and homes - leading to a debilitating six-month, pneumonia suffered by its founder, Joe Chasko in 2019-20.

Freshen-Up Special, $449

Our 24-hour "freshen-up" treatment is essential to eliminate spore risks when buying or renting a home, or in your current home. For musty or mildewy home odors, enjoy our our $449 special for homes up to 1,500 square feet.

A Nightmarish Drain Leak

Smoke-Busters was created after a nightmarish experience by the founder's family. After a drain leak formed a large pool of water beneath the floor, black and white mold spread and grew on all nearby wooden surfaces. After Joe thoroughly dried the crawlspace, mold spores infiltrated the home through plumbing and electrical penetrations, creating a noticeable sharp, mildew-like spore odor. Four out of eight family members, including a toddler, developed bronchitis within a month!

Joe found he had to kill spores under and in the house, and even in the attic, to completely eliminate health impacts. Afterwards the subfloor no longer had a mildewy odor, and smelled like nice fresh tilled earth, but Joe also sealed penetrations with foam to be sure. There has been no return of respiratory problems in the ten years since, except for a pneumonia suffered by Joe from recently-spreading Candida spores.

How does UV Light remove odors & kill pathogens?

Powerful UV (Ultraviolet) light activates and energizes oxygen in the air, just as sunlight does in the Ozone Layer, generating high purity oxygen radicals called ozone. We circulate this gas through every part of the home, including cabinets, closets, air conditioning ducts, and attics and crawlspace if needed.

This gently and deeply lifts odors from surfaces of all kinds, allowing us to perform extended deep treatments without undesirable side effects. This permanently destroys odors, allergens, viruses, and bacteria. Since there is no residue, it is fresh and immediately ready for use.

What is Ozone?

Ozone is an active oxygen (O3) molecule that we generate from oxygen in the air we breathe. It is similar to oxygen bleach, and breaks down odorous molecules, which we then flush from your home. There are three different types of ozone, but UV Ozone is the only non-acidic form that deep-cleans without harsh residual effects.

Isn't "Ozone" Damaging?

Industrial Ozone used in disaster remediation, can leave a pungent nitrous acidic residue that can damage certain materials such as paintings, tapestries, copper, and steel. For instance, after Joe performed an extended remediation of his crawlspace with Industrial Ozone, he was shocked to see copper pipes coated with a thick green oxide, and galvanizing zinc on old steel pipes turned to white powder, with the pipes covered with rust!

This is why Smoke-Busters only remediates with pure, non-acidic, Ultraviolet Ozone. This can damage no materials except that it will age natural latex rubber items like mattresses or play goods, which can be safely protected with plastic sheeting.

Ozone remediation can be fatal to plants and animals, though, so they must be removed before remediation, though fish tanks and plants can be protected with plastic sheeting if needed. But once we complete our process, the home is fresh and safe for use.

Competition?

With other companies, it can cost a small fortune to eliminate tobacco odors, not to mention, their solutions can leave residual tobacco odor behind. One major remediation company claims that there no "magic" machines will remove tough smells, so you must use costly measures like new carpets, paint, and ceiling and floor sealing - after all, it's their bread and butter. But at our company, we have a more efficient and effective solution that doesn't involve industrial ozone, harsh chemicals, or side effects.

Does it take a Nuclear Chemist?

Joe Chasko has degrees in Chemistry and Physics and a Masters in Physical Chemistry. He was the team nuclear chemist on an California Air Resources Board research project at UC Davis Crocker Nuclear Laboratory studying impacts of air pollution with radiotracers. He also produced the first radiolabeled glucose that is now used in brain scans. He used his research experience to develop a reliable, clean process to remove home odors, pollutants, and allergens, and pathogens. Although it doesn't take a nuclear chemist to destroy odors, it sure helps!

Who Ya Gonna Call

Our deep-treatment process eliminates even odors of stubborn yellow nicotine stains without harsh chemicals or unwanted side effects. You would still want to seal the nicotine stains with Kilz primer, but the smoke odor will be completely gone. We can even remove odors from surfaces that are impossible to clean or paint, such as inside A/C ducting, under floors, or in attics. Along with viruses, bacteria, and fungal spores.

The best part? We offer this comprehensive service for reasonable prices starting at just $650. That's less than what it would cost to rent the same equipment, if that were possible in California.

Say goodbye to disagreeable odors with our expert service that won't leave a dent in your wallet! Plus, we guarantee your satisfaction! The best way to reach us is to click the button below, or call 916-880-5335.