Can I clean AC mold myself or call management?« Back to Previous Page

Based on the description of black splotches spreading from an AC leak behind a wardrobe, that is a serious red flag. In the UAE's humid climate, this is almost certainly active mold growth, and bleach from the supermarket is not the solution. It will only bleach the surface color and not kill the root system, and the moisture from cleaning can actually cause it to spread further.

For a situation like this in a Deira apartment, your first call should absolutely be to the building management. Under Dubai's rental laws (Law No. 26 of 2007), structural issues, including leaks from central AC systems, are typically the responsibility of the landlord or property management to rectify. They need to fix the source of the leak first; otherwise, any cleaning is pointless as the mold will just return.

However, given the spread and your allergic reactions, this has likely progressed beyond a simple fix. The location behind the wardrobe suggests hidden damage, and the spores could be circulating through your AC unit, affecting air quality. This requires professional assessment.

We strongly recommend a certified mold inspection. Our experts use moisture meters and thermal imaging to find the full extent of the water damage and take air samples to identify the spore types and concentration levels. This is crucial for your health and for planning the correct remediation protocol, which involves containment, HEPA filtration, and antimicrobial treatment, not bleach.

Don't risk your health or the property's condition. For a professional evaluation and to get this resolved safely, please call us at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com.