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My kids have been coughing non-stop since the summer started, and I'm starting to panic. I pulled out a few old winter jackets from the back of the wardrobe in our master bedroom and found a bunch of them covered in black and green fuzzy spots. The room has felt damp for months, and I just know this is the cause. What is the safest and most effective way to get this cleaned for good, especially with young children in the house?
Posted by Timothy Taylor
Asked on March 26, 2026 2:25 am
Based on your description, this is a serious situation that requires immediate and professional attention. The combination of visible mold on porous materials like textiles, a persistent damp feeling, and the health symptoms in your children indicates a significant mold issue that likely extends beyond just the jackets.

The fuzzy black and green growth is indicative of active colonies, and disturbing it by attempting to clean the jackets yourself will release a massive amount of spores into the air, potentially exacerbating your children's respiratory issues. In the UAE's humid climate, where air conditioning runs year-round, hidden condensation within closets and behind walls is a common cause of such infestations.

For the safety of your family, do not attempt to clean these items yourself. The only safe and effective method for porous materials with visible growth is professional remediation. This involves isolating the contaminated items in sealed bags, removing them from the living environment, and likely disposing of them, as mold hyphae penetrate deep into the fibers, making complete decontamination of textiles extremely difficult.

The dampness in the room suggests a reservoir of moisture that must be identified and corrected to prevent recurrence. This requires a professional inspection with tools like moisture meters and thermal imaging cameras to locate the source, which could be a hidden AC leak, condensation, or rising damp.

Given your children's health symptoms, I strongly recommend you cease using that room and contact a certified mold remediation company immediately. We at Saniservice are experts in dealing with such cases in accordance with Dubai Municipality's health and safety guidelines. Our process involves containment, air scrubbing, and source elimination to ensure the environment is safe.

Please call us at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com for an urgent inspection. Your family's health is the top priority.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on March 29, 2026 12:16 am