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My kids have been coughing for a couple of weeks and I just pulled out a bag of winter clothes from the back of the bedroom cupboard in our Jumeirah apartment to find a bunch of sweaters covered in black spots. We run the AC constantly, but the room still feels damp. How urgent is it that I get a professional mold removal company in here, and is this something I need to alert my landlord about immediately?
Posted by Nancy Robinson
Asked on March 23, 2026 7:30 pm
Based on your description, this is a situation that requires immediate professional attention. The combination of persistent coughing in children and visible mold growth on textiles in a room that feels damp despite constant AC operation indicates a significant and active mold contamination. In Dubai's climate, where high external humidity constantly battles with air-conditioned interiors, condensation within wall cavities or behind cupboards is a common failure point that leads to these exact scenarios.

The black spots on the clothing are the fruiting bodies of the mold, meaning the underlying colony in the cupboard or wall is well-established. The cough is a primary health symptom of exposure to mycotoxins and mold spores. This is not something that can be addressed with simple cleaning, as disturbing the mold will aerosolize a high concentration of spores, exacerbating the health risk.

Under UAE tenancy law, the provision of a safe and habitable property is the landlord's responsibility. You must alert them immediately in writing, detailing the issue and the associated health symptoms. They are obligated to address the source of the moisture intrusion and the resultant mold remediation. Do not attempt to clean it yourself, as improper methods will worsen the problem.

A certified professional inspection is critical. We use thermal imaging cameras and moisture meters to identify the exact source of the moisture—often a leaking AC drain line, internal condensation, or a minor pipe leak—and then conduct air and surface sampling to determine the spore count and species. The remediation process involves containment, HEPA filtration, antimicrobial application, and removal of contaminated porous materials like your affected clothing.

For a situation this urgent, especially with children involved, I strongly recommend you contact a professional service immediately. Call Saniservice at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com to schedule a comprehensive inspection and remediation plan. Do not delay.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on March 24, 2026 11:02 pm