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My kids have been coughing for a couple of weeks and I just pulled out the winter clothes from the back of the master bedroom closet in our Jumeirah villa to find a huge patch of black mold on the wall behind them. The dehumidifier in that room has been acting up, and I’m worried it’s spread inside the walls. Is this something I can clean myself with bleach, or should I just call in a professional company right away and what’s a rough cost I should expect for a room this size?
Posted by Pranav Chopra
Asked on April 8, 2026 6:04 pm
Based on your description of a "huge patch" of black mold discovered behind stored items in a Jumeirah villa, combined with a malfunctioning dehumidifier and persistent child health symptoms, I strongly advise against a DIY cleaning attempt and recommend you call a professional remediation company immediately.

The presence of black mold (often Stachybotrys chartarum) and the fact it was found behind stored clothing is a significant red flag. This indicates a prolonged moisture issue, likely exacerbated by Dubai's high ambient humidity and constant air conditioning use, which can cause condensation within poorly ventilated spaces like closets. The mold has almost certainly proliferated inside the wall cavity, which is a containment breach you cannot address with surface-level cleaning. Bleach is ineffective on porous materials like drywall and concrete, as it only bleaches the surface mold while leaving the root structure intact; it can also exacerbate the problem by introducing additional moisture.

In the UAE, proper remediation requires adherence to strict protocols to prevent cross-contamination and ensure spores are not spread throughout your home's HVAC system, potentially affecting your entire family. Our standard process involves a full inspection with borescopes and moisture meters, containment of the affected area with negative air pressure, HEPA filtration, safe removal of contaminated porous materials, and application of EPA-approved antimicrobial solutions.

For a master bedroom closet and suspected wall cavity involvement in a villa, a rough cost estimate for professional inspection and remediation would typically range from AED 3,500 to AED 8,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Given the health symptoms, this is not a risk to take lightly.

For immediate expert assessment and remediation, I recommend you contact our team at Saniservice. Call 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com to schedule a comprehensive inspection.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on April 10, 2026 3:28 am