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My kids have been coughing and I suspect it's from the black, fuzzy mold growing along the bottom of the wall in our bedroom. It’s been getting worse since the humidity spiked last month, and now it’s spread behind the wardrobe. I’m really worried about their health, especially my youngest who has asthma. What’s the safest way to clean this myself without exposing my family to more spores?
Posted by Duc Yamaguchi
Asked on March 13, 2026 6:03 pm
Given your situation with kids, especially one with asthma, I strongly advise against a DIY approach for that black fuzzy mold. That description and the spread behind the wardrobe indicate a significant moisture issue, likely from the high UAE humidity seeping through the wall. Disturbing it yourself will release a massive cloud of spores, severely exacerbating your children's respiratory issues.

For a temporary measure until professionals arrive, you can lightly mist the area with a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water to suppress spores, but DO NOT scrub or wipe it. This is not a fix. Immediately improve ventilation in that room; run your AC continuously on a dry mode to lower humidity below 55%, which is critical in our climate.

However, the spread behind furniture means the problem is extensive. The only safe and compliant method is professional remediation. We follow strict UAE health and environmental guidelines (like Dubai Municipality's Public Health & Safety Department protocols) which mandate full containment of the area, use of HEPA air scrubbers to clean the air, and specialized antimicrobial agents for removal. This is not a surface cleaning job; the wall itself may need treatment or replacement if the moisture damage is deep.

For the health of your family, please do not attempt this yourself. Get a professional inspection to identify the moisture source and safely eradicate the hazard. Call our team immediately at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com for a consultation. Your youngest's asthma makes this an urgent priority.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on March 14, 2026 6:45 pm