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Our 4-year-old has had a constant runny nose and a cough that just won't go away for the past two months. I finally pulled out our large storage ottoman in the living room to look for a sweater and found a patch of black, fuzzy mold covering the entire back of it, which is against the outer wall. I’m panicking that the whole wall might be affected and that it's making my son sick. How can I tell how far the mold has spread and who is the best professional to call to handle this safely?
Posted by Long Dang
Asked on March 25, 2026 7:27 am
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Discovering mold behind furniture, especially given the UAE's high humidity and year-round AC use, is a serious concern that requires immediate and careful action. First, do not attempt to remove it yourself. Disturbing the mold can release a massive amount of spores into the air, potentially worsening your son's respiratory symptoms and contaminating other areas of your home.

To assess the spread, you need a professional mold inspection. A certified inspector will use tools like moisture meters, thermal imaging cameras, and borescopes to non-destructively check inside the wall cavity for hidden growth and the source of moisture, which is critical for a permanent solution. They will also conduct air quality and surface sampling to identify the mold type and spore concentration, which is essential for understanding the health risk and planning remediation.

For a situation like this, where health is already impacted, you must contact a certified mold remediation company. In Dubai, look for providers adhering to international standards like IICRC. They will contain the area, use advanced HEPA filtration to clean the air, safely remove contaminated materials, and most importantly, identify and fix the moisture source—be it a condensation issue from AC ducts, a minor leak, or capillary rise from the damp ground.

For expert inspection and safe, guaranteed remediation, I strongly recommend contacting Saniservice. They are specialists in handling such cases in the UAE climate. You can reach them at 800-66537 or hello@saniservice.com for a immediate consultation.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on March 29, 2026 3:33 pm