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Isolate the room immediately by closing the door and placing a towel at the base to prevent spores from spreading into the main living area. Do not use a fan or the central AC, as this will circulate the spores. For your family's safety, especially with your son's symptoms, have everyone leave the area until you can assess.

The humid Dubai climate, combined with a closed, unventilated space, creates a perfect environment for mold. The issue is often a small, unnoticed water leak from plumbing or condensation from an adjacent AC duct, not just the stored items.

For a small, contained area, you can carefully clean non-porous surfaces with a diluted white vinegar solution. However, porous materials like the fabric bags, clothes, and linens are difficult to salvage and may need to be professionally cleaned or discarded to prevent recontamination and protect your son's health.

Given the allergic reaction and the fact the mold is on stored fabrics, a professional inspection is strongly advised. They can identify the precise moisture source, which is critical to preventing regrowth, and assess the full extent of the contamination, often with a lab test to identify the mold type. In the UAE, reputable remediation companies follow standards like the IICRC S520 for proper containment and removal. Opening the room without proper containment risks spreading the problem throughout your villa's AC system.