Mold behind wardrobe causing our sickness? How to remove?« Back to Previous Page

Yes, the black mold behind your wardrobe is very likely the cause of your family's persistent coughing and headaches. In Dubai's climate, exterior walls are common condensation points where hidden moisture allows mold to flourish, especially behind furniture that restricts airflow. The continuous exposure to these spores, particularly in a bedroom where you spend hours each night, directly causes the respiratory irritation and other symptoms you describe.

For a patch covering an entire wall, professional remediation is strongly advised. Do not attempt to remove it yourself, as disturbing it will release a massive cloud of spores throughout your home, worsening the contamination and your symptoms. The proper method involves isolating the area with physical barriers, using HEPA-filtered negative air machines to contain spores, and safely removing the contaminated materials.

The critical first step is a professional inspection to identify the exact moisture source—likely a combination of our high external humidity, temperature differential, and possible minor water ingress specific to that wall. They will also take samples for lab analysis to identify the mold species, which is important for understanding the health risk and verifying the remediation's success. In Dubai, reputable remediation companies should provide a post-cleanance verification report, often including air quality testing, to confirm the environment is safe before you move furniture back.

Until professionals arrive, keep the area sealed off from the rest of the house and ensure the room is well-ventilated. Addressing the root cause, such as improving wall insulation or adjusting AC settings to reduce condensation, is essential to prevent it from returning.