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For a situation like yours in a Jumeirah villa, professional remediation is strongly advised. The combination of a persistent AC leak and pre-existing allergy symptoms indicates a problem that goes beyond surface-level cleaning.

The black patches you see are likely just the surface manifestation; the moisture from the AC leak has almost certainly penetrated the wallboard behind, creating a larger colony you cannot see. Bleach is ineffective on porous materials like drywall and only bleaches the surface mould, leaving the roots intact. It also fails to address the moisture source. DIY cleaning can aerosolise these spores, potentially worsening your wife's allergy symptoms and spreading the contamination.

In Dubai's climate, where high humidity and constant AC use create ideal conditions for mould, the primary goal is to identify and stop the moisture source—in this case, repairing the AC leak. A professional inspection will use moisture meters and borescopes to assess the full extent of the damage within the wall cavity. Proper remediation involves isolating the area, removing contaminated porous materials like insulation or wallboard, and using HEPA filtration to clean the air.

The cost for a job like this is not typically exorbitant as it's a localized area, but it is an investment in your indoor health. You are paying for the diagnostic equipment, proper containment procedures, and verification that the area is truly clean through post-remediation testing. For your wife's health and to ensure the problem is solved at its root, a professional assessment is the necessary first step.