Is AC mold making my kids sick in Dubai?« Back to Previous Page

Based on your description, this is a classic presentation of Sick Building Syndrome, likely exacerbated by Dubai's high humidity and the specific conditions in your Al Barsha villa. The black specks around the AC vent are a major red flag, indicating a potential mold colony within the ductwork that's aerosolizing spores directly into your children's bedroom.

The steps for proper remediation are critical and must be done in sequence. First, do not attempt to clean it yourself. Disturbing the colony without proper containment will aerosolize a massive amount of spores, worsening the exposure. Your first step is to call a professional IEQ (Indoor Environmental Quality) company, like ours, for a comprehensive inspection. We use borescopes to inspect inside the ducts and air quality tests to identify the spore types and concentration levels, which is crucial for determining the remediation protocol.

The cleaning process is not a simple wipe-down. It involves engineering controls: sealing and isolating the HVAC system, using HEPA-filtered negative air pressure machines to contain the spread, and then employing specialized agitation tools and antimicrobial agents approved for use in the UAE to clean the entire ductwork system. Post-remediation verification testing is mandatory to ensure the spore count has returned to safe levels before the system is put back into operation.

Given the health symptoms, this is a serious case that requires immediate professional attention. Please, for your kids' health, call us to schedule an inspection. We are certified under Dubai Municipality guidelines for this exact type of work.

Call 800-MOLDS or 800-66537 to speak with one of our specialists today.