Is mold in my Dubai apartment making my kids sick?« Back to Previous Page

Yes, the mold in your storage cupboard is very likely contributing to your children's persistent coughing and headaches. The fuzzy green growth and black spots indicate active colonies releasing spores and mycotoxins into your apartment's air. In Dubai's high humidity, especially during seasonal shifts, enclosed spaces like storage cupboards become perfect breeding grounds for mold, which can trigger significant respiratory irritation and allergic reactions.

The safest initial step is to isolate the area. Keep the cupboard closed and the room well-ventilated, but consider restricting your children's access to that room until it's addressed. Do not attempt to clean the fuzzy green wall mold yourself, as disturbing it will aerosolize a high concentration of spores, which will very likely worsen their symptoms. For the moldy clothes, you can take them to a professional dry cleaner and inform them of the mold issue; do not shake them out inside your home.

For the wall itself, a professional inspection is strongly recommended. They can identify the moisture source—often condensation from AC ducts in exterior walls or a past, unnoticed leak—and assess the extent of the growth, which may be more widespread behind the surface. A proper remediation plan from a certified provider will include containment, safe removal, and addressing the root cause to prevent it from returning. Given the proximity to your living space and the clear health impact, this is the most effective and safest course of action for your family.