Fastest safe mold removal for kids' room in Dubai?« Back to Previous Page

My kids have been coughing non-stop since the weather got more humid last month, and I’ve just found patches of black and green mold behind their wardrobe in the bedroom. We live in an older building in Deira and I’m really worried this is what’s making them sick. What’s the fastest and safest way to get this professionally cleaned without having to move them out of the room?
Posted by Anna Bakker
Asked on May 17, 2026 7:34 pm
The fastest and safest method is to first identify the mold type, as this dictates the remediation protocol. For a child's room with visible growth, a professional inspection is strongly recommended to assess the extent, as mold often spreads behind walls, especially in older Deira buildings with high humidity and condensation issues.

Do not attempt to remove it yourself with bleach, as this can aerosolize spores and worsen the air quality. A proper remediation team will first seal off the area with plastic sheeting, use HEPA-filtered negative air machines to contain spores, physically remove the contaminated materials (like the drywall behind the wardrobe), and then HEPA-vacuum and antimicrobial-clean the area.

For a child's room, the safest approach is to temporarily relocate them during the actual removal process, which is typically a day. The room must be thoroughly dried after cleaning to prevent immediate regrowth. The key to a lasting solution is identifying and fixing the moisture source, which is often condensation from AC units, a leak, or humidity permeating from the bathroom. A company with its own microbiology lab can provide a culture to identify the species, which is crucial for understanding health risks and verifying the cleanup was successful through post-remediation testing.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on May 19, 2026 9:11 am