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Although mold is essential in the ecosystem, it’s detrimental if it grows inside your house. Mold growing inside the house adversely affects the occupants and the building itself. At Secure Restoration, we understand the implications of ignoring mold growth in your home. We offer dependable mold removal services to residential and commercial property owners in […]

The humidity level in a home should be somewhere between 30 and 50 percent. High humidity is typically referred to as wet air, and air with little to no humidity is usually referred to as dry air.  A good way to think about humidity is by comparing a rainforest climate vs. a desert climate. When […]

Kitchens pose a significant risk for hazardous mold growth in a home because of the considerable water usage that takes place there. For this reason, this article will discuss some of the critical areas in your kitchen that are targets for mold growth and what you can do to stay ahead of the game.  1. […]

Mold follows moisture. That’s the single most important thing to understand about where mold grows in a home — it isn’t random, it isn’t bad luck, and it isn’t only a problem in neglected properties. Mold establishes itself wherever moisture accumulates, lingers, and finds an organic surface to colonize. For homeowners in the Asheville area, […]

If you suspect that you may have a mold problem in your home, the best thing to do is to call a professional mold removal company to perform a mold inspection, confirm that you have a mold problem and come up with a comprehensive plan to remove the mold. Toxic mold is not always black […]

Identify Black Mold Asheville, NC Before you can identify black mold, you need to know what it is. The scientific name for it is Stachybotrys chartarum, and it is a potentially deadly mold that releases airborne spores. The first sign of a black mold infestation will most likely be the distinct sickly sweet scent the […]

Mold growth in a home causes an undesirable smell, health issues, and damage to the property.  Mold eats away at the walls and ceilings of a home. It can also damage the foundation of a home and the HVAC systems. If you suspect mold growth in your home, do not ignore the signs. The following […]

  Basements are notorious for providing the perfect conditions for the growth and sustainability of mold colonies. Basements typically have poor air circulation as well as damp and humid air. These factors make the basement an ideal breeding ground for mold. Bathrooms are a major problem area for mold due to a combination of factors. […]

If you have a large black patch of moist, furry mold across your wall, then you will likely try to clean it off yourself or you will consider calling a professional mold remediation company to take care of it for you. In such cases, it is highly obvious that there is a mold problem and […]