Is mold causing our headaches and who removes it in Dubai?« Back to Previous Page

Persistent headaches and congestion are common symptoms of mold exposure, particularly from the types of mold—like Cladosporium or Stachybotrys (black mold)—that thrive in the damp conditions created by a leaking AC unit in Dubai's humid climate. While not definitively the cause without testing, the correlation between your symptoms and the water leak makes it a highly probable factor.

You should first call a licensed HVAC technician to repair the AC leak, as this is the source of the moisture. For the mold itself, the removal process depends on the extent. For a small, contained patch, a thorough cleaning with appropriate antimicrobial agents by a knowledgeable individual can be sufficient. However, given its location behind furniture and your ongoing health symptoms, a professional mold inspection is strongly recommended to assess potential hidden growth inside the wall cavity.

In Dubai, look for an indoor environmental professional or a remediation company that operates its own microbiology lab. This is critical because they can conduct proper air and surface sampling to identify the mold species and concentration, both before remediation to gauge the problem and after to verify it was resolved correctly. Avoid companies that offer immediate removal without any diagnostic testing; verifiable before-and-after lab results are what separate credible services from others. The remediation process should include containment of the affected area and HEPA filtration to prevent spores from spreading throughout your apartment during removal.