Fact Sheet
Indoor Sciences is a division of Saniservice, based in Dubai, UAE, specializing in comprehensive indoor environmental quality (IEQ) services. Their multidisciplinary team, comprising certified building scientists, architects, engineers, and microbiologists, focuses on identifying and addressing factors affecting indoor environments to enhance health, comfort, and safety.
Key Services Offered:
Indoor Sciences also offers free online consultations and appointment bookings through our website. Our office is located at Al Joud Center, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE.
At Indoor Sciences, we specialize in assessing and improving Indoor Environmental Health by identifying potential hazards and ensuring optimal indoor conditions. Our team of Building Scientists, HVAC Engineers, Microbiologists, and Architects provides a holistic approach to diagnosing and resolving indoor environmental issues.
Each service we offer plays a crucial role in protecting human health, enhancing indoor air quality, and preventing building deterioration. Below is a detailed overview of our services and why they are vital for creating a safe, healthy, and comfortable indoor environment.
Indoor air can be 5 to 10 times more polluted than outdoor air, leading to respiratory issues, allergies, and long-term health risks. Pollutants such as dust, VOCs, carbon dioxide, and allergens can accumulate due to poor ventilation, inadequate filtration, or off-gassing from building materials.
We conduct comprehensive air quality assessments, measuring particulate matter (PM), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), CO₂ levels, humidity, and air exchange rates to ensure that indoor air is safe and within recommended health guidelines.
Microbial contamination, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, can cause respiratory illnesses, allergic reactions, and infections. Identifying these microorganisms is essential for preventing sick building syndrome (SBS) and maintaining a hygienic indoor environment.
Our microbiological testing includes surface, air, and water sampling to detect bacterial and fungal contamination. This helps businesses and homeowners proactively mitigate health risks associated with indoor microbiological pollutants.
Mold growth often goes undetected but can severely impact indoor health. Mold exposure is linked to asthma, allergies, neurological symptoms, and immune system disorders. Mold thrives in moisture-prone areas and deteriorates indoor air quality.
Our mold inspection includes air and surface sampling, moisture mapping, infrared thermography, and laboratory analysis. We provide scientific data-driven recommendations for mold prevention and remediation to ensure a mold-free environment.
Traditional mold tests may not always provide a full picture of indoor mold contamination. ERMI testing is an advanced DNA-based analysis that accurately quantifies mold species present in an environment, offering a standardized mold risk assessment.
Using state-of-the-art quantitative PCR (qPCR) technology, we provide an ERMI score to assess mold contamination levels. This allows homeowners and businesses to take targeted remediation actions based on precise data.
Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by certain molds and are linked to neurological disorders, immune suppression, and respiratory issues. Unlike mold spores, mycotoxins are invisible and can remain in an environment even after mold removal.
We conduct specialized air and surface sampling to detect the presence of harmful mycotoxins. Our testing helps mitigate exposure risks by identifying and addressing indoor environments contaminated with these dangerous toxins.
Contaminated water can introduce harmful bacteria, heavy metals, and chemicals into indoor environments. Poor water quality can impact drinking water safety, HVAC systems, and humidity control, contributing to indoor environmental hazards.
We analyze potable water, cooling tower water, and building water systems for microbial, chemical, and heavy metal contaminants. This ensures compliance with water safety regulations and prevents waterborne illnesses.
Indoor environmental conditions play a significant role in air quality, comfort, and occupant health. Poor control of temperature, humidity, pollutants, and air pressure can lead to respiratory issues, discomfort, and increased exposure to harmful gases and particles.
For example, high levels of PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) can penetrate deep into the lungs, while elevated CO (carbon monoxide) levels can pose severe health risks. Additionally, fluctuations in air pressure can affect ventilation efficiency, causing discomfort and exacerbating indoor air pollution.
We conduct real-time monitoring of critical indoor environmental parameters, including:
By monitoring and analyzing these physicochemical factors, we help optimize indoor conditions for comfort, health, and safety while ensuring compliance with air quality standards.
Moisture is the leading cause of mold growth, structural damage, and indoor air quality deterioration. High humidity and hidden water leaks can create a breeding ground for bacteria, fungi, and dust mites, impacting both human health and building longevity.
We use thermal imaging, moisture meters, and air sampling to detect hidden moisture problems. By identifying sources of water intrusion, we help prevent costly damage and improve indoor air quality.
The structural condition of a building directly affects indoor environmental health. Poor construction, aging materials, and defects in the building envelope can lead to poor ventilation, air leaks, and moisture intrusion, which contribute to mold growth and indoor pollutants.
We conduct comprehensive structural visual inspections to identify visible defects, material degradation, and design flaws that impact indoor environmental quality. Our findings help prevent long-term structural issues and improve indoor air control and occupant safety.
At Indoor Sciences, we take a scientific and data-driven approach to indoor environmental health. Our team combines advanced technology with expert knowledge to deliver accurate, actionable solutions for improving indoor environments.
Protect your indoor environment today! Contact us for a comprehensive environmental assessment to ensure a safer, healthier space for your home or business.
Molds need 3 things to grow, food, oxygen, and water. Among these 3, water is the only one we can try to control. Therefore, mold prevention hinges on moisture and humidity control indoors.
It must be made clear that the term “mold remediation” is actually a collection of processes which includes:
An important aspect of mold control which we can try to lessen if to control the number of spores in the air. Molds create spores, this is how they reproduce. These spores are microscopic, and they stay airborne for a long time. There are always equal amounts of molds indoors and outdoors. So, controlling the amount of spores in the air is important as well. But we must remember that the biggest polluter of the indoor environment is “us”. We bring in bacteria, we breathe off co2, we take in mold spores from outside when we go out for a jog or walk in the park. This is why efficient mold growth prevention should be a continuous endeavour. Regular cleaning, air disinfection, using air sanitizers and not HEPA based air purifiers and dehumidifiers are essential to mold prevention.
In Saniservice, we have developed a protocol for controlling mold in indoor environments. We use different methods of disinfecting the air and indoor spaces and recommend only the products that we have tried and rigorously tested in our internal laboratory.
Our preventive treatment is designed for controlling airborne spores and spores that have already settles in surfaces and just waiting for the right conditions to propagate.
The method we use depends on the area, the furniture within the space, the materials, and surfaces amongst others.
Once we have determined the variables of the indoor space, we can them employ a method or a combination of methods that is appropriate for the indoor space. This may be any of the following:
• Dry Fogging
• Direct spray treatment
• Electrostatic spray
• Plasma treatment
• Ozone Treatment
• Steam
• Heat Treatment
In terms of the products we use with the above methods, we also have different products depending on the condition of the indoor environment and its occupants. We strive to use products with zero chemicals or close to it as much as possible, however, due to the nature of the mold infestation in an indoor space, sometimes we need to use products that have some chemical based agents on them but are municipality approved and still safe for building occupants.
Some products we use:
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Sodium Hypochlorite
• Sodium Bicarbonate
• Carbon Dioxide
• Plant and mineral based cleaners
We also use our proprietary mold cleaner for severe infestation, and we also developed our own strain of probiotic bacteria in house which is effective against mold and mold smell.
We provide Mold Inspection and Mold rediation services in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. This service is available all over the UAE.
At Saniservice, we believe in delivering an exceptional experience, much like flying first class. Imagine being on the same flight, departing and arriving at the same time, with the same crew and pilot, yet the experience in Economy Cabin differs vastly from First Class. That’s how we view all our premium services.
Our dedication to quality defines our pricing, as we are committed to providing a first-class service that ensures you do not only the top quality of service that we are known for but a very different first-class experience altogether.
The quality and reliability of our services is what differentiate Saniservice. Please see what clients say about us by visiting www.mysaniserviceexperience.com
At Saniservice, quality isn’t just a promise; it’s our culture and standards.
Saniservice strictly follows the guidelines of the IICRC and IAC2 in terms of its mold remediation service. After a thorough inspection assessment and testing, The Indoor Sciences department will create a mold remediation plan based on the following guidelines:
We must remember that ‘Mold Remediation’ only refers to the proper removal of molds as per the mold remediation guidelines of the IICRC and IAC2 so that it doesn’t cross contaminate or spread in the other parts of the home or office. Remediation is not a guarantee that mold will not come back. The only way to make sure that molds are controlled is if moisture is controlled. What we can guarantee is, after our remediation service, there will be safe levels of mold presence in the indoor environment.
It is crucial to note that molds need 3 things to grow. Food, Oxygen and Water. Among the 3, the only thing we can control is water. Therefore, is important that after remediation, building occupants should try to maintain ‘dry’ conditions. This includes making sure there are no leaks or water intrusion in your indoor environment, that the relative humidity is constantly under 60%, and that the home has proper insulation, ventilation and circulation amongst others. Maintaining a hygienic home or office also plays a crucial role in your indoor microbiome, it is one of the crucial factors that determines mold growth in indoor environments.
During our inspection and mold remediation service, we will identify the possible causes of moisture in your facility, and addressing the issues we raised on the reports is critical in determining if molds can grow and re-infest your space. We will also give you recommendations on how to address structural, mechanical, and microbiological issues and point you towards the right directions on how to rectify them.
In cases where there are structural issues where rectification may be impossible, we will recommend interventions that can help mitigate the problem.
Our buildings like our homes and offices are ‘living, breathing and influential’ entities, and therefore it should be treated as such as it has a direct influence on our health. To control such an entity, we need to understand the air tightness, insulation, and mechanicals with the aim of optimizing the “skin” and “circulatory” systems of your home to achieve control over your indoor environment. However, this needs a deeper investigation of your indoor environment and the immediate external factors that affect it. If you want to know more about how Saniservice can help you with this, call us on 04 3215505 or our indoor science hotline on 800-66537, one of our Building Science experts will always be available to assist you.
Our full mold inspection covers all the possible causes of mold infestation in an indoor environment. A full mold inspection includes:
The aim of this investigation is to determine why your home is conducive to mold, does the facility support the condition for mold growth and what is causing its persistence. In our reports, we will highlight our specific findings and corroborate all the data we gathered to come up with our actionable recommendations that will point you to the right direction on not only how to remediate the molds in your indoor environment but how to prevent it from coming back or inhibit its eventual propagation.
At Saniservice’s Indoor Sciences Division, we are committed to providing our clients with the most comprehensive and effective tools for assessing indoor environmental quality. One such tool is the Environmental Relative Moldiness Index (ERMI), developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a research tool to investigate mold contamination in homes.
The ERMI is a standardized method for quantifying the relative abundance of 36 different mold species found in a home’s dust sample. By analyzing the concentrations of these mold species, the ERMI can provide an objective assessment of the “moldiness” of a given indoor environment.The ERMI test involves collecting a dust sample, typically from carpeted areas, and analyzing it using advanced mold-specific quantitative PCR (MSQPCR) technology. This highly sensitive DNA-based method allows us to precisely identify and measure the levels of various mold species.
To provide context, the ERMI results are compared to a national database of over 1,000 homes, allowing us to determine where your indoor environment falls on the relative moldiness scale:
The ERMI offers several advantages over traditional mold screening methods:
By incorporating the ERMI test into our comprehensive indoor air quality assessments, Saniservice’s Indoor Sciences Division can provide you with a detailed understanding of the mold-related risks in your home. This information is invaluable in developing targeted solutions to address the root causes of mold growth and improve the overall indoor environmental quality.Whether you’re concerned about the health of your family, preparing to purchase a new home, or seeking to optimize the performance of your existing living or working space, the ERMI test is a powerful tool in our arsenal.
We provide ERMI Testing services in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. This service is available all over the UAE.
An ERMI starts at AED 1500 + VAT per location within DUbai. Pricing outside Dubai may vary depending on the location.
The test results takes about 14 days to finish, afterwhich an ERMI report will be sent to the client.
Why It’s Important
Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by certain molds, and their presence in indoor environments can pose serious health risks. Unlike mold spores, which can be filtered out of the air, mycotoxins are chemical toxins that can persist in indoor spaces even after mold remediation. These toxins are:
Exposure to mycotoxins has been linked to a range of health effects, including:
Because of these dangers, accurate mycotoxin testing is essential to fully assess and mitigate toxic mold contamination in indoor environments.
At Indoor Sciences, we use advanced air, surface, and dust sampling techniques to detect the presence of mycotoxins in indoor spaces. Our testing process includes:
After sample collection, we analyze mycotoxin levels using the ELISA method, ensuring highly sensitive and accurate detection.
At Indoor Sciences, we utilize the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) method for mycotoxin detection. ELISA is a biochemical test that uses antibodies to detect specific toxins, making it an ideal method for analyzing mycotoxins in air, dust, and surface samples.
The ELISA method is highly sensitive, fast, and cost-effective, making it one of the most reliable approaches for identifying hazardous mycotoxin contamination in indoor environments.
Once the mycotoxin analysis is complete, we provide:
✔ A detailed report with quantitative mycotoxin levels found in the indoor environment.
✔ Risk assessment based on contamination levels and health guidelines.
✔ Customized recommendations for effective mycotoxin mitigation, including advanced air purification, specialized cleaning techniques, and source control strategies.
Since HEPA filtration alone is not effective against mycotoxins, our approach focuses on innovative removal methods that neutralize and eliminate toxic residues from indoor spaces.
If you suspect mycotoxins in your indoor environment, contact us today to schedule a comprehensive mycotoxin assessment.
At Saniservice, we believe in delivering an exceptional experience, much like flying first class. Imagine being on the same flight, departing and arriving at the same time, with the same crew and pilot, yet the experience in Economy Cabin differs vastly from First Class. That’s how we view all our premium services.
Our dedication to quality defines our pricing, as we are committed to providing a first-class service that ensures you do not only the top quality of service that we are known for but a very different first-class experience altogether.
The quality and reliability of our services is what differentiate Saniservice. Please see what clients say about us by visiting www.mysaniserviceexperience.com
At Saniservice, quality isn’t just a promise; it’s our culture and standards.
For tests that involves laboratory procedure, the turn-around time is as follows:
For Physicochemical Tests, the collection of data is usually 24 to 48 hours. The analysys takes 1 day. In total, it will take at least 5 days for Physicochemical results to be delivered.
The full mold inspection is a combination of tests, example, physicochemical + microbiology. Therefore, the turnaround time for a full mold test will be equivalent to the the above turn-around for each individual tests.
As per Dubai Municipality Green Building Guidelines the limit for for mold spores in indoor environments is 500 CFU (colony forming units)
What happens during a Mold Inspection and/or Mold Remediation service?
A full mold inspection involves four independent testing and diagnostic benchmarking:
During our inspection and mold remediation service, we will identify the possible causes of moisture in your facility, and addressing the issues we raised on the reports is critical in determining if molds can grow and re-infest your space. We will also give you recommendations on how to address structural, mechanical, and microbiological issues and point you towards the right directions on how to rectify them.
A full mold inspection is “destructive” in nature. Molds do not always grow in accessible places, in the same way, water has no predictable flow especially when it has reached covered spaces or structural members. In the event that we find or even suspect mold growth or water intrusion in covered or inaccessible places, we will recommend the removal or dismantling of furniture and fixtures to gain access to the area in question. However, we do not provide removal and restoration of fixtures, furniture and structural members. We inform the client that they need to arrange for a third-party provider who we can work with and communicate what they need to do and coordinate the removal dates that synchronizes with our recommended intervention. Saniservice does not take responsibility in the removal and restoration of any furniture, fixtures and structural members such as walls, beams, floors, ceilings, counters, cabinetries, etc.
During the Mold Remediation service, there is always the chance that we will find more infested areas as we create access, dismantle furniture or open floor tiles. In cases like these, the whole mold remediation schedule might be affected. We will therefore coordinate this with clients and inform them of the additional working hours needed and coordinate with any third-party entities to come up with a timetable and costing for the additional work required.
NOTES FOR MOLD REMEDIATION SERVICE:
What happens next after a mold remediation service?
We must remember that ‘Mold Remediation’ only refers to the ‘proper’ removal of molds from mold affected areas while following the existing standards of remediation so that it doesn’t cross contaminate or spread in the other parts of the home or office. Remediation is NOT a guarantee that mold will not come back. What we can guarantee is, that after our remediation service, there will be safe levels of mold in the indoor environment.
How do I make sure molds will not grow back?
You cannot ‘kill’ molds. Molds are ubiquitous. They are everywhere, as they play a very important role in our environment, and that is to start the process of decay. .
It is crucial to note that molds need 3 things to grow. Food, Oxygen and Water. Among the 3, the only thing we can control is water. Therefore, is important that after remediation, building occupants should try to maintain ‘dry’ conditions. This includes making sure there are no leaks or water intrusion in your indoor environment, that the relative humidity is constantly under 60%, and that the home has proper insulation, ventilation and circulation amongst others. Maintaining a hygienic home or office also plays a crucial role in your indoor microbiome, it is one of the crucial factors that determines mold growth in indoor environments.
In cases where there are structural issues where rectification may be impossible, we will recommend interventions that can help mitigate the problem.
Our buildings like our homes and offices are ‘living, breathing and influential’ entities, and therefore it should be treated as such as it has a direct influence on our health. To control such an entity, we need to understand the air tightness, insulation, and mechanicals with the aim of optimizing the “skin” and “circulatory” systems of your home to achieve control over your indoor environment. However, this needs a deeper investigation of your indoor environment and the immediate external factors that affect it. If you want to know more about how Saniservice can help you with this, call us on 04 3215505 or our indoor science hotline on 800-66537, one of our Building Science experts will always be available to assist you.
Our indoor air quality testing is basically a “snapshot” of your indoor air’s “vitals”. There are 2 parts to our Indoor Air Quality Test:
The aim of this test is to understand the quality of your indoor air and what is affecting it. This will give you the idea and direction in narrowing down indoor environmental concerns to the specific cause of an underlying problem.
However, the indoor air quality test is only an indicator of your home’s vitals. It is not designed to identify the actual cause of the problem that might be persisting in your indoor environment. IAQ testing will NOT tell you why molds are growing in your home, why your TVOC is high, why relative humidity is elevated, etc. But it can point you in the right direction regarding what further testing is required to get to the specific issue.
From an IAQ test, we can recommend the next possible tests and make recommendations for specific protocols and procedures to be performed to the pertinent department who can design the required testing for you.
Our full mold inspection covers all the possible causes of mold infestation in an indoor environment. A full mold inspection includes:
The aim of this investigation is to determine why your home is conducive to mold, does the facility support the condition for mold growth and what is causing its persistence. In our reports, we will highlight our specific findings and corroborate all the data we gathered to come up with our actionable recommendations that will point you to the right direction on not only how to remediate the molds in your indoor environment but how to prevent it from coming back or inhibit its eventual propagation.