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The fastest way is to immediately engage a professional mold remediation company that follows IICRC S520 standards. Given the humidity and your children's symptoms, this requires more than surface cleaning. In Dubai's climate, hidden mold and high humidity behind furniture is common, especially in villas. The goal is complete removal and correcting the moisture source.

First, isolate the area to prevent spores from spreading to other rooms. Professionals should use HEPA-filtered negative air machines and physical containment. They will remove the contaminated porous materials, like the drywall or possibly the back of the wardrobe, as mold roots deeply into these surfaces. They will then HEPA-vacuum and apply antimicrobial treatments to the remaining structure.

Crucially, the wall cavity must be inspected for hidden growth and dried completely with professional dehumidifiers to prevent immediate regrowth. Given the health symptoms, a post-remediation verification test from an independent lab is highly recommended to confirm the spore count has returned to a normal background level. This entire process, from assessment to clearance testing, is the only way to ensure it doesn't come back. For this scale, a reputable company should be able to complete the containment, removal, and drying within a few days.