Is AC leak causing mold in my Dubai home?« Back to Previous Page

The situation you've described requires a professional mold inspection, and it's quite urgent to address. A small AC leak for a couple of weeks in Dubai's climate is more than enough to create a significant mold issue. The constant humidity and condensation provide an ideal environment for mold to grow not just on the surface of the carpet, but deep within the underlay and, critically, inside the wall cavities and on the back of the skirting boards.

Your morning congestion is a common physiological response to mold exposure, indicating the spores are already airborne in your bedroom. Attempting to clean the visible spots yourself is not recommended. Disturbing the mold without proper containment can aerosolize a large number of spores, spreading the contamination to other areas of the room. Over-the-counter sprays often only bleach the visible surface, leaving the root structure intact to regrow.

A certified inspector will use moisture meters and borescopes to assess the moisture content in your walls and view the cavity without destructive demolition. The most critical step is identifying the source of the AC leak and stopping it permanently; otherwise, the mold will return even after the most thorough remediation. The inspection will define the full extent of the contamination, which is almost certainly larger than the small spots you see. This precise mapping is essential for an effective remediation plan to ensure your indoor air quality is restored.