Mold found in child's room, clean myself or call professional?« Back to Previous Page

With a child who has asthma, you should not attempt to clean this yourself. Disturbing the mold can release a high concentration of spores into the air, which can trigger a severe asthmatic reaction. The safest course is to call a professional remediation company for an inspection and proper removal.

The location—behind a wardrobe on an outside wall in Mirdif—is a classic problem spot. It's likely caused by a combination of our high humidity and a phenomenon called "cold bridging," where the wall temperature is lower than the room's air temperature, causing condensation to form inside the wall cavity. This creates a hidden, damp environment perfect for mold growth. Simply cleaning the visible patch won't solve the underlying moisture issue.

A professional inspection will identify the moisture source, contain the area to prevent spores from spreading to the rest of your home, safely remove the contaminated materials, and use HEPA filtration to clean the air. They should also provide a lab analysis to confirm the mold type, which is important for understanding the specific health risks. For a case involving vulnerable individuals and structural wall issues, a DIY approach carries significant health risks and will likely fail to address the root cause, leading to regrowth.