AC mold causing sore throat; who cleans it safely in Dubai?« Back to Previous Page

Stop using the AC in that room immediately and isolate the area. Your symptoms are a common reaction to mold exposure and are very likely connected, especially since they improve when you leave the environment.

For cleanup, do not attempt to remove a significant patch yourself. Disturbing it will aerosolize spores and risk further contamination. The fastest and safest method is to contact an IICRC-certified mold remediation specialist in Dubai. They will contain the area, use HEPA filtration to capture spores, and safely remove the contaminated building materials. Given the constant high humidity here, the wall cavity behind the patch likely has more growth you cannot see. A professional inspection, often including a moisture meter and borescope, is critical to assess the full extent.

Concurrently, schedule a visit with a general practitioner or an allergist. Inform them of the specific mold exposure in your home. They can assess your symptoms and determine if you need treatment for allergic rhinitis or other reactions.

The root cause is the AC leak. After remediation, a qualified HVAC technician must fix the leak and clean the entire unit and ductwork to prevent recurrence. In Dubai's climate, this combination of persistent moisture from a faulty AC and organic material (like dust in the wall) creates an ideal environment for mold.