How to safely clean AC mold affecting my health?« Back to Previous Page

Based on your description of a leaking AC unit, visible black spots on the skirting board, and a scratchy throat, it is highly probable that you are dealing with a mold issue, and your health symptoms are a common reaction to mold spores. The constant humidity and year-round AC use in Dubai create a perfect environment for mold growth, especially when condensation from a leaking unit soaks into porous materials like carpet and drywall.

For a small, surface-level contamination (less than 10 square feet), you may attempt to clean it. However, given the water intrusion into the carpet and the associated health symptoms, I strongly recommend against a DIY approach. Disturbing the mold without proper containment can aerosolize a high volume of spores, significantly worsening your indoor air quality and health effects. The carpet and its underlay likely contain deeply embedded moisture and mold that cannot be effectively cleaned and must be removed.

Safely addressing this requires identifying and repairing the AC leak to eliminate the moisture source. The affected porous materials (skirting board, carpet, potentially the wall behind) must be inspected, and likely replaced, by professionals to prevent regrowth. The area requires containment, HEPA vacuuming, and antimicrobial treatment to properly remediate the spores.

Your health symptoms are a clear indicator that the mold is already affecting you. To protect your health and ensure the problem is resolved correctly, a professional inspection is essential. Our certified inspectors can conduct air and surface sampling to identify the mold type and concentration, assess the full extent of the damage hidden behind the skirting board, and provide a compliant remediation protocol.

Do not risk your health. For a definitive assessment and safe, effective remediation, please call Saniservice at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com.