Is mold under my rug making my kids sick?« Back to Previous Page

That black mold under your rug is likely contributing to your children's coughing, especially in Dubai's high humidity which creates ideal conditions for mold growth. The damp concrete floor beneath the rug, combined with our climate, creates a perfect breeding ground.

For a situation like this, especially with visible growth and health symptoms, professional remediation is strongly recommended. Do not attempt to remove it yourself, as disturbing it will release a large number of spores into your home's air, potentially worsening the situation. The urgency is high due to the existing respiratory symptoms in children, who are more susceptible.

The key is to identify and fix the moisture source. In villas, this is often condensation from an AC unit, a hidden pipe leak, or moisture wicking up from the concrete slab itself. A professional inspection will use moisture meters and thermal imaging to find the origin. Simply cleaning the mold without solving the water problem guarantees it will return.

Once the source is fixed, the contaminated materials (the rug and likely the underlay) need to be safely removed and disposed of. The concrete must then be professionally cleaned and treated. To verify the home is safe post-remediation, consider an independent air quality test to confirm spore counts have returned to normal levels.