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My kids have been coughing non-stop for the past two weeks, and I'm starting to panic. I lifted up the rug in our spare bedroom in Jumeirah and found a huge patch of black and green mold underneath, probably from a slow AC leak we never noticed. We've been using that room for playtime and now I'm terrified it's making them sick. What's the fastest and most thorough way to get this professionally cleaned and make sure it's completely gone?
Posted by Salim Al-Nahyan
Asked on April 14, 2026 5:55 am
Based on your description, this is a serious situation that requires immediate and professional intervention. The black and green mold growth from an AC leak is a significant health hazard, especially in the humid, AC-dependent climate of Dubai where such issues can proliferate rapidly. The non-stop coughing in your children is a strong indicator of exposure to mycotoxins and spores.

Do not attempt to clean this yourself. Disturbing the mold without proper containment will aerosolize the spores, spreading contamination throughout your Jumeirah home and exacerbating the health risks. The fastest and most thorough method is a professional remediation process.

A certified team, like ours at Saniservice, follows a strict protocol: First, we conduct a comprehensive inspection and air quality testing to identify the full extent of contamination, as mold is often visible. We then implement engineering controls, including setting up negative air pressure containment chambers with HEPA filtration to prevent cross-contamination. The affected materials (rug, likely sections of the padding and flooring underneath) are safely removed and disposed of. The entire area is then meticulously HEPA vacuumed and treated with EPA-approved, UAE-compliant antimicrobial agents to eliminate residual spores. A final post-remediation verification test is essential to confirm the environment is safe and the mold is completely gone.

For the health of your family, you need a professional assessment and remediation immediately. Please call us at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com. Our team can be dispatched to your home in Jumeirah to begin the process of making your space safe again.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on April 16, 2026 10:29 pm