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The wall behind our wardrobe in the bedroom has a bunch of black fuzzy spots that we just noticed when moving furniture. We’ve lived here for 2 years and just noticed this, and the room has felt really humid lately even with the AC on. What’s the best way to handle this in Dubai – should I call the building management first or get a professional cleaning company myself?
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First, document the mold with clear photos and immediately contact your building management or landlord. Under Dubai rental regulations, structural issues like water intrusion leading to mold are typically the landlord's responsibility to investigate and fix at the source.
The pattern you describe—hidden behind furniture in a humid-feeling room—strongly suggests a persistent condensation or water leak issue within the wall, not just surface humidity. Simply cleaning the visible spots will be a temporary fix if the underlying moisture problem isn't resolved. Your building management should send a technician to identify the source, which is often a leaking pipe, faulty sealant, or thermal bridging in the wall causing condensation in our high-humidity climate. However, for an accurate diagnosis of the mold type and extent, a professional inspection is advisable. They use moisture meters and thermal cameras to find hidden dampness and can take samples for lab analysis to identify the species, which dictates the proper remediation protocol. While you wait, keep the area ventilated and avoid disturbing the mold, as this can release spores. The best outcome is a coordinated response: the landlord fixes the water source, and a certified remediation company handles the safe removal and verification that the space is measurably clean. |
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