Discovered AC mold under carpet in Dubai. What to do?« Back to Previous Page

This is a serious situation that requires immediate and professional attention. The AC leakage has created a perfect breeding ground for mold in the Dubai climate - the constant humidity from the leak combined with our heat allows colonies to thrive unseen.

Do not attempt to clean this yourself. Disturbing the mold by pulling up the carpet has already released a significant amount of spores into your bedroom air, which is very likely the cause of your husband's respiratory symptoms. Standard cleaning methods will not address the root moisture problem or the spores now airborne in the room.

Your first call should be to a certified mold inspection and remediation specialist, not necessarily building management. We need to conduct a proper assessment first. A professional will use moisture meters and thermal imaging cameras to identify the full extent of the water damage and hidden mold growth behind baseboards or even in the subfloor. Air and surface sampling will identify the species and spore concentration levels, which is critical for planning the remediation strategy.

While Dubai's building management is responsible for the structural integrity of the building, the remediation of the internal environment and contents typically falls to the tenant or owner. We can provide a detailed report for your landlord or building management to handle the structural repair of the AC drain line after we've contained and removed the biological contaminant.

For a situation of this magnitude, with visible growth and health symptoms already present, you need a professional containment setup with negative air pressure and HEPA filtration to safely remove the contaminated materials and clean the air. Please vacate the room until it's assessed.

Call our specialists immediately at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) for an emergency inspection. We can be on-site today to contain the situation and provide a full protocol for your landlord.