Black mold in closet: clean belongings or call professional?« Back to Previous Page

The black spots on your leather items and the damp wall indicate a moisture problem, not just a surface issue. This is common in Marina apartments due to high humidity and temperature differences between cooled rooms and warm exterior walls, leading to condensation inside closets.

For your leather goods, wipe them down with a soft cloth dampened with a 1:1 solution of distilled white vinegar and water, then allow them to air dry completely away from the closet. Do not use bleach. This can help remove surface mold, but deeply penetrated growth may require professional leather restoration.

The damp wall is the root cause that must be addressed. This is not a simple cleaning job; it requires a professional inspection to identify the source. In many Dubai buildings, the issue can be a leaking pipe within the wall, a failed sealant around the window, or chronic interstitial condensation due to the climate.

You should contact a licensed mold assessment company to conduct a proper investigation. They will use moisture meters and thermal imaging to locate the water source without unnecessary demolition. For remediation of the wall itself, the Dubai Municipality recommends using DM-approved contractors who follow specific protocols for containment and removal to prevent spores from spreading to other parts your apartment. Once the leak is fixed and the wall is treated, consider using a small dehumidifier or moisture absorber in the closet to prevent recurrence.