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My kids have been coughing more than usual, and I've just noticed a patch of black spots starting to form in the corner of our master bedroom closet where we store our winter clothes. We've lived in this Jumeirah Park villa for about three years and it's never been an issue until after the recent humidity. How urgent is it that I get a professional mold inspection done here in Dubai, and should I be keeping the kids out of the room entirely until then?
Posted by Emily Clark
Asked on May 9, 2026 3:00 pm
Given the recent humidity and your children's symptoms, a professional inspection is advisable within the next few days. The combination of persistent coughing and visible growth, especially in a confined space like a closet, indicates conditions are right for active mould proliferation.

You should restrict your children's access to the bedroom and the closet immediately. The coughing suggests they are reacting to airborne spores, which can be aggravated by opening the closet door and disturbing the patch. Keep the closet closed and the room well-ventilated.

In Dubai's climate, this scenario is common. High outdoor humidity leads to condensation on cooler interior surfaces, particularly in closets on external walls or where air circulation is poor. The organic material in stored clothing, like cotton or wool, provides an ideal food source for mould.

A proper inspection involves more than a visual check; it identifies the species and measures spore levels in the room's air compared to the outside. This data is crucial to understand the health risk and plan an effective remediation. For a villa in Jumeirah Park, the inspector should also check for any concealed moisture issues, like a small plumbing leak in the wall or insufficient insulation, which are frequent underlying causes.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on May 12, 2026 12:24 am