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Stop using that room and keep children away until the mold is assessed. The dampness and black patch indicate an active moisture source, likely from a hidden leak in the wall or severe condensation due to our high humidity.

For safe removal of a patch that size, do not attempt to scrub it yourself. Disturbing it will aerosolize spores throughout your home. A professional mold remediation company should handle it. They will isolate the area with containment barriers, use HEPA filtration to capture airborne spores, and safely remove the contaminated materials. In Dubai, look for providers certified by institutions like the IICRC, as they follow global standards for containment and removal.

You must also call a separate, independent mold inspector to diagnose the hidden extent and the root cause. They use moisture meters and thermal imaging cameras to find dampness inside walls and will typically take air and surface samples for lab analysis to identify the species and concentration. This is critical because the visible patch is often just the tip of the iceberg, and the underlying leak must be repaired to prevent recurrence. The inspector’s report will tell you the full scope of the problem and verify that the remediation was successful.

Given the symptoms and the hidden nature of the problem, a full assessment is strongly recommended. The constant AC use can create significant condensation if units are undersized, poorly maintained, or if there is an insulation issue within the wall itself, which is common here.