Mold from AC causing illness; fastest cleanup in Dubai?« Back to Previous Page

Your symptoms strongly suggest a reaction to the mould, as they improve when you leave the contaminated space. The constant moisture from the AC leak has created an ideal breeding ground.

For the fastest resolution, you need a two-step professional approach: remediation and verification. Contact a certified mould remediation company that follows IICRC standards. They should contain the area, remove the mouldy materials (like the drywall and potentially the wardrobe backing), and HEPA-vacuum the space. Crucially, this is ineffective unless the root cause—the AC leak—is fixed by an HVAC technician first. The entire process for a contained area like this can often be completed within a few days once the right teams are scheduled.

Do not skip post-remediation verification. Request that the company provides before-and-after lab air quality test results from an independent microbiology lab to confirm spore counts have returned to safe, ambient levels. This is your proof of a job done correctly.

For your health, consult a doctor, preferably an allergist or pulinologist. Explain the timeline of the water damage, mould discovery, and your specific symptoms. They can determine if it's an allergic response or another irritation and recommend appropriate treatment. In Dubai's climate, where we rely on AC year-round, addressing these leaks immediately is critical to prevent rapid mould regrowth.