Mold behind wardrobe making kids sick after vacation?« Back to Previous Page

Yes, the black mold behind the wardrobe is very likely the cause of your children's persistent coughing. The high humidity in Dubai, combined with an interior wall cooled by AC, creates a perfect environment for condensation and mold growth, especially in unused rooms. The most common types found here, like Cladosporium or Aspergillus, are respiratory irritants that can cause those exact symptoms.

For your safety, do not attempt to clean it yourself. Disturbing the patch will release a large number of spores into the air, potentially making the situation worse. The safest first step is to isolate the area: keep the children out of the room and close the door.

You need a professional inspection to identify the mold species and its root cause. In Dubai, the condensation from AC units often leads to moisture trapped behind furniture. A certified inspector will use moisture meters to find the source and air sampling to identify the type, which dictates the remediation protocol. For a villa in Jumeirah, remediation typically involves sealing the room, using HEPA filtration to capture airborne spores during removal, and fixing the underlying moisture issue to prevent recurrence.

Until a professional arrives, improve ventilation in the room by running exhaust fans and keeping the AC on to lower humidity levels.