Comprehensive HVAC Mold Remediation Restores Children’s Respiratory Health in Arabian Ranches Villa
Mold Remediation in Arabian Ranches Villa: 5 Proven Results | Saniservice Case Study
Families choose Arabian Ranches for comfort, greenery, and peace—yet indoor air can quietly undermine wellbeing. In this case, a mother noticed persistent coughing and wheezing in her children soon after moving into their Arabian Ranches home. Her pediatric allergist suspected the environment and recommended a professional inspection. That decision led to mold remediation in Arabian Ranches performed by Saniservice—an ISO-certified, science-led intervention that restored healthy air and daily life.
Saniservice is the UAE’s only indoor environmental health company with triple ISO certification (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001). For this villa, our Indoor Sciences Division conducted a full assessment, confirmed contamination, and delivered a complete HVAC restoration—beyond surface AC cleaning—so the home could truly breathe again.
The Hidden Threat: What We Found
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Visual and laboratory testing revealed an HVAC-driven indoor air quality problem. Airborne mold spore counts were up to eight times higher than outdoor air, with the presence of Stachybotrys chartarum (toxic black mold). Relative humidity consistently exceeded 70%, enabling rapid microbial growth within duct liners, drain pans, and coils. The children’s bedrooms—where time spent is highest—showed the strongest correlation between contamination and symptoms.
- Severe contamination within supply and return ducts
- Deteriorated fiberglass duct liner colonized by mold
- Standing water and biofilm in drain pans
- Restricted airflow across contaminated evaporator coils
Our Science-Based Process
The Saniservice approach to mold remediation in Arabian Ranches is systematic and verifiable. Over three days, we executed an eight-phase protocol aligned with EPA, NADCA, and ISO requirements—focused on dismantling, deep mechanical cleaning, safe replacement of contaminated materials, and verified sanitization.
Key Steps
- Complete dismantling of six HVAC units for full internal access
- Removal & disposal of 85 linear meters of contaminated duct liner
- Deep cleaning with HEPA vacuuming, mechanical brushing, and hot-water pressure washing
- Fin-safe coil treatment to restore heat exchange efficiency
- Installation of antimicrobial duct liner and UV-C germicidal lights
- Hospital-grade biosanitization using EPA-approved agents with appropriate dwell times
- HEPA H14 negative air containment throughout, preventing cross-contamination
Unlike basic AC “washing,” this method eliminates sources inside the system and proves success using pre- and post-testing. That’s why homeowners looking for mold remediation in Arabian Ranches trust Saniservice for measurable outcomes and long-term protection.
5 Proven Results You Can Measure
Within three weeks of remediation, both the laboratory data and the children’s wellbeing improved dramatically. These are the headline results:
| Category | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Indoor mold reduction | 86% |
| Toxic black mold elimination | 100% |
| Surface contamination reduction | 98.5% |
| Respiratory symptom reduction | 79% |
| School absences | Eliminated |
Follow-up testing also showed PM2.5 and CO2 improvements and a humidity drop to below 50%, closing the door on recurrence. For families researching mold remediation in Arabian Ranches, these objective improvements make the difference between a temporary clean and a verified solution.
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Practical Takeaways for Homeowners
- Persistent coughing or wheezing after moving home signals a possible indoor air quality issue.
- HVAC systems in Dubai’s climate often become hidden reservoirs for bio-contamination.
- Choose mold remediation in Arabian Ranches that includes full dismantling, lab testing, and ISO-certified verification—not surface cleaning alone.
- Maintain humidity under 50% and schedule routine professional servicing for prevention.
About the Author
JV DE CASTRO
JV de Castro is the Chief Technology Officer at Saniservice, leading innovation in indoor environmental sciences, IT infrastructure, and digital transformation. With over two decades of experience across architecture, building science, and technology management, he helps organizations deliver healthier buildings through data and design.
JV holds a Degree in Architecture, a Masters of Research in Anthropology, and an MBA in Digital Communication & Media, with certifications in mold, building sciences, and sustainable technology management.
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