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My kids have been coughing and I suspect it's because of the black mold I just found behind the wardrobe in our master bedroom in our villa in Mirdif. It must have been growing there for a while, hidden from view. I tried wiping it with vinegar but it came right back in a few days. Is it worth paying for a professional mold removal company here, and roughly how much am I looking at for a single room?
Posted by Robert Lee
Asked on April 13, 2026 12:40 pm
Given the symptoms you've described and the mold's recurrence, professional remediation is strongly recommended. The persistent cough in children is a common reaction to mold spores, and black mold behind furniture suggests a significant moisture issue that vinegar cleaning cannot address. In Dubai's climate, where high humidity and constant AC use create ideal conditions for mold, surface cleaning often fails because it doesn't eliminate the root moisture problem or the deep-rooted hyphae within porous materials like drywall.

For a situation like yours in a villa in Mirdif, a proper remediation involves more than wiping; it requires isolating the area, safely removing contaminated materials, HEPA vacuuming, and treating the space with professional-grade biocides to prevent regrowth. Crucially, the source of the moisture—likely condensation from the AC or a hidden leak—must be identified and fixed. Without this diagnostic step, the mold will almost certainly return.

The cost for a single room is variable, as it depends entirely on the extent of the infestation behind the wardrobe and the required repairs to the wall. You should expect to request an on-site assessment from a certified provider for an accurate scope of work and quote. Look for companies that provide detailed lab reports to verify the mold type and confirm its removal, as this is the only way to ensure the job was done correctly for your family's health.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on April 15, 2026 9:43 am