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My kids have been coughing for the last couple of weeks and I just found a patch of black mold behind the wardrobe in our master bedroom. We live in a villa in Springs and I'm worried the high humidity is making it worse. What’s the best way to get rid of it safely without making their allergies even worse?
Posted by David Torres
Asked on April 3, 2026 4:58 pm
As a certified mold remediation specialist operating in the UAE, your situation is unfortunately very common here in communities like The Springs due to our high humidity levels and year-round AC use, which creates significant condensation issues. The presence of black mold and correlating child respiratory symptoms necessitates a highly cautious approach.

Do not attempt to remove the patch yourself. Disturbing the mold colony will release a massive amount of allergenic and potentially toxic spores into the air, severely exacerbating your children's coughing. Over-the-counter sprays are ineffective against the root cause and offer a false sense of security.

The only safe protocol is professional remediation. The process begins with a comprehensive inspection, including moisture mapping and air quality testing, to identify the full extent of the infestation, which is often far greater than what is visible. Our teams are certified under Dubai Municipality and Civil Defence guidelines for such work.

The remediation itself involves strict engineering controls: sealing the affected area with negative air pressure containment chambers to prevent cross-contamination, using HEPA filtration scrubbers to clean the air, and the safe removal and hygienization of contaminated materials. All technicians wear full PPE. Post-remediation verification testing is mandatory to ensure the environment is safe for your family.

Given the health implications for your children, I strongly recommend you contact our team immediately for a professional assessment. Call us at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com. We can dispatch a certified inspector to your villa to provide a definitive action plan.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on April 6, 2026 2:40 am