Urgent: professional mold cleaning in Jumeirah for kids' room?« Back to Previous Page

My kids have been coughing non-stop for the past two weeks and I just found patches of black mold behind their bedroom curtains. We live in an older building in Jumeirah and I think the recent humidity made it worse. What’s the fastest way to get this professionally cleaned and tested to make sure it’s safe for them?
Posted by Geeta Gupta
Asked on May 2, 2026 1:00 pm
Stop using the room and isolate the area by closing the door. The fastest way is to contact a Dubai Municipality-approved remediation company that offers emergency response; many in the Jumeirah area operate 24/7. They should handle both the cleaning and the diagnostic testing in one visit.

For a child's room, insist on a company that uses containment (plastic sheeting to seal the area) and HEPA-filtered air scrubbers during removal to prevent spores from spreading to other parts of your home. The cleaning itself is a multi-step process of antimicrobial application, careful removal, and disposal of contaminated materials.

Crucially, the job isn't done without verification. Reputable firms will conduct post-remediation testing, often with a third-party lab, to confirm spore counts in the room have returned to acceptable levels. This documented clearance is your proof the space is safe for your children.

Given Dubai's high humidity and that you're in an older building, the underlying cause is likely condensation from the AC unit or a minor leak in the wall. A proper inspection will identify this moisture source to prevent immediate recurrence.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on May 4, 2026 2:19 pm