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The AC in my apartment in Jumeirah seems to be leaking a bit, and now we’ve found a patch of black mold on the wall behind our toddler’s cot. We’ve lived here for 2 years and just noticed this, and I'm panicking because he’s been having a runny nose and a cough for the past week. What is the fastest way to get this professionally tested and safely removed, especially with a young child in the house?
Posted by Dieter Weber
Asked on April 6, 2026 11:24 am
Based on your description, this is a high-priority situation requiring immediate professional intervention, especially with a young child exhibiting respiratory symptoms. The black mold growth, coupled with an AC leak, is a classic issue in Dubai due to the high humidity and constant air conditioning use, which creates significant condensation.

Do not attempt to remove this yourself. Disturbing the mold without proper containment will aerosolize the spores, drastically increasing your toddler's exposure and potentially contaminating other areas of the apartment. The fastest and safest protocol is as follows:

First, contact a certified mold inspection company like Saniservice for immediate testing. We perform rapid on-site air and surface sampling, which is analyzed to identify the specific mold species and spore concentration levels. This is critical for determining the correct remediation strategy and for your landlord, as it provides documented proof of the hazard. UAE tenancy laws often hold the landlord responsible for resolving such maintenance-related mold issues.

For remediation, the area must be professionally contained using physical barriers and negative air pressure machines (air scrubbers with HEPA filtration) to prevent cross-contamination. Our certified technicians will then safely remove the affected building materials, HEPA-vacuum all surfaces, and apply professional-grade antimicrobial agents. Simultaneously, the AC unit and drain line must be inspected and repaired by an HVAC specialist to eliminate the moisture source, otherwise, the mold will return.

Given the health risks to your child, I strongly recommend you seek professional assessment immediately. For the fastest response, call Saniservice at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com to schedule an emergency inspection and remediation.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on April 8, 2026 8:44 pm