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My ensuite bathroom in our Jumeirah apartment has had this musty smell for weeks, and I just pulled back the silicone sealant around the shower and found a ton of black mold underneath. We had that really humid spell a couple of months ago and it’s been lingering ever since. How urgently do I need to get this professionally treated, or can I handle it myself with a bleach spray?
Posted by Karen Davis
Asked on March 26, 2026 6:56 pm
The presence of black mold under silicone sealant is a serious issue that requires immediate attention, especially in Dubai's humid climate where high moisture and year-round AC use create a perfect breeding ground for microbial growth. This is not a surface contaminant; it is a significant infestation indicating a chronic moisture problem behind the tiles or within the wall cavity.

Attempting to treat this yourself with a bleach spray is strongly discouraged. Bleach is ineffective on porous surfaces and will only bleach the surface color of the mold, leaving the root structure intact to regrow. More critically, disturbing the mold by scraping or spraying can aerosolize toxic spores, contaminating your entire apartment and posing a severe health risk to you and your family through inhalation.

For a situation like this in your Jumeirah apartment, a professional inspection and remediation are not just recommended, they are essential. Our certified inspectors use moisture meters and thermal imaging cameras to identify the full extent of the water intrusion, which often goes far beyond what is visible. Remediation then involves advanced techniques like controlled containment with negative air pressure, HEPA vacuuming, and application of EPA-approved antimicrobial agents to ensure complete eradication, not just a superficial clean.

Do not delay. For a proper assessment and safe, guaranteed remediation, please call our experts at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com. Saniservice is fully equipped to resolve this issue in compliance with all local standards, ensuring your home is safe and healthy.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on March 28, 2026 11:50 pm