Found mold behind blanket, kids coughing. Urgent professional needed?« Back to Previous Page

My kids have been coughing a lot this past week and I’m starting to panic because I just pulled out a winter blanket from the closet in our spare room and found a bunch of black spots along the wall behind it. We live in Jumeirah and the room doesn’t get much sunlight. How urgent is it that I get a professional mold removal company in here, and is this something I can handle myself first?
Posted by Anita Saxena
Asked on April 13, 2026 7:50 pm
Given the coughing and visible growth, this is a situation for a professional inspection. In Dubai's humid climate, mold behind furniture in a low-sunlight room like yours is a common indicator of a persistent moisture issue, likely from condensation or a slow leak. The proximity to your children's symptoms makes identifying the mold type a priority.

For now, isolate the room by keeping the door closed and the air conditioning running to lower humidity. Do not attempt to scrub the mold yourself, as this can aerosolize spores and worsen the air quality. A professional assessment will determine the extent of the problem, identify the species through lab analysis, and locate the moisture source—this is the critical step, as removal is ineffective without fixing the root cause.

The urgency is high due to the health symptoms. Reputable remediation companies in Dubai follow international guidelines and will provide documented proof of clearance testing from an independent lab to confirm the environment is safe post-remediation. This verifiable result is what separates a proper job from a superficial cleaning.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on April 14, 2026 10:31 am