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Stop using the room and address the moisture source immediately. The black, fuzzy growth indicates active moisture, likely from a slow leak in the wall or condensation buildup. In Dubai's climate, this is common behind furniture placed against exterior walls, where cool AC meets humid air, creating a perfect environment for mold.

For a patch this size, professional remediation is strongly advised. The fastest way is to contact a certified mold inspection company. They will conduct a thorough assessment, including moisture mapping to find the leak's origin and air/surface sampling to identify the mold type. This is crucial for determining the correct remediation protocol and ensuring it's not a more problematic species like Stachybotrys, which requires specific containment procedures.

Do not attempt to clean it yourself with bleach or other store-bought solutions. Disturbing it will release a large number of spores into the air, which your children will inhale, potentially worsening their cough. Professionals will set up containment barriers, use HEPA-filtered air scrubbers to clean the air, and safely remove the contaminated materials.

After remediation, insist on post-cleaning verification testing to confirm spore counts inside the room have returned to normal outdoor levels. This is the only way to be certain it is safe for your children to return. Finally, have the AC system inspected and cleaned, as spores will have circulated through it, and ensure the leak is permanently repaired to prevent recurrence.