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My kids have been coughing and I suspect it might be from the black spots I just found behind the wardrobe in our master bedroom. It's in the corner that never gets any sun and the wall feels cold and slightly damp to the touch. We've lived here for 2 years and just noticed this after moving the furniture for cleaning. How urgent is it to get professional mold removal here in Dubai, and is this something I can handle myself first or should I call a company immediately?
Posted by Amira Al-Salem
Asked on March 27, 2026 7:29 am
Based on your description, this situation warrants immediate professional attention. The combination of visible black spots, a damp, cold wall, and correlating health symptoms in children indicates a likely active mold infestation that requires more than a DIY approach.

The climate in Dubai is a significant contributing factor. Year-round air conditioning creates drastic temperature differentials between cooled indoor air and the warm building structure, leading to condensation in hidden areas like behind furniture. This perpetual dampness is the perfect environment for mold, particularly the toxic black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum) that your description suggests. Spores from this growth are likely becoming airborne and circulated through your AC system, directly contributing to the respiratory issues your children are experiencing.

Attempting removal yourself is strongly discouraged. Agitating the mold without proper containment protocols will aerosolize a high concentration of spores, drastically increasing exposure and contaminating other areas of your home. Effective remediation requires industrial-grade HEPA filtration units to clean the air, antimicrobial agents to treat the surface, and specialized techniques to identify and rectify the source of the moisture.

For a case involving health symptoms and visible growth, a professional inspection and remediation are urgent. In the UAE, companies like ours, Saniservice, are equipped to conduct a thorough assessment, including moisture mapping and air quality testing, to determine the full extent of the problem. We then execute a controlled remediation following strict protocols to ensure the problem is solved at its root cause. I recommend you call our experts immediately at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com to schedule an inspection and protect your family's health.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on March 29, 2026 10:08 am