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Swimming Pool Cleaning in Al Atheer, Jeddah
Al Atheer is a small locality on the south-eastern edge of Jeddah along the Jeddah Makkah Expressway, with newer homes scattered among vacant plots and light development. Pools here sit in isolated homes and face constant exposure to diesel soot and particles from heavy goods traffic on the expressway.
- A full team, not one person
- Price agreed before we start
- Our own pumps and test kit
- Reworked in the same visit
What changes about swimming pool cleaning in Al Atheer
Areas near heavy expressways need more frequent washing because diesel soot and oily particles settle continuously in the water. For the method itself, see our guide to swimming pool cleaning.
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The first reason
Diesel soot from heavy trucks sticks to walls and floor
The Jeddah Makkah road carries constant truck traffic. Black soot settles on walls and floor much faster here than in neighbourhoods away from the road.
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The second reason
Coastal humidity makes soot adhere harder to tile
Al Atheer sits close to the sea, and higher humidity makes soot particles stick firmly to tile surfaces. Scraping must be more frequent and more forceful.
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The third reason
Vacant ground around the pool means direct wind from the expressway
Without trees or landscaping to filter the air, polluted wind from the expressway strikes the pool directly and carries soot and fine diesel particles into the water.
What swimming pool cleaning covers in Al Atheer
A locality on the south-eastern edge of Jeddah near the Jeddah Makkah Expressway, with light development, newer homes and open land, less densely built than central Jeddah.
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Water chemistry tested first
Testing starts by checking for particles and oily residue before testing chlorine, because soot may already block the filter.
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Brushing walls and waterline
Brushing is frequent and forceful; the tile here is new but diesel residue requires vigorous scrubbing to clear.
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Vacuuming the pool floor
Vacuuming is powerful and deep because soot settles rapidly and weighs heavy on the floor.
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Skimmer and baskets cleaned
The skimmer and baskets need daily or near-daily cleaning during peak expressway traffic periods.
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Filter backwash
The filter needs very frequent backwash, weekly or every ten days, and possibly more in severe cases.
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Chemical balance reset
Chemical adjustment is straightforward but dealing with oily residue takes more time than standard treatment.
Not included
- Repairing pumps, filters or pool plumbing
- Fixing cracks, leaks or replacing tile
- Draining and acid-washing an empty pool, that is a separate service
- Removing permanent staining from metals or long-neglected plaster
How a pool is actually cleaned
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Test before we add anything
pH, sanitiser and hardness are read at the start.
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Skim and net first
Floating leaves and debris come off before we brush.
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Brush walls, steps and waterline
Algae and the oily waterline film cling to the surfaces.
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Vacuum the floor
Silt settles in the deep end and the corners the return jets never reach.
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Clean the filter and baskets
The skimmer and pump baskets are cleared and the filter checked or backwashed.
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Balance, dose, and walk it with you
With the water clean, we balance and dose, then walk the pool with you before leaving.
The character of Al Atheer
Mixed district: shops at street level with homes above them
A mixed district near homes and small shops but proximate to heavy expressway traffic means the water faces repeated waves of soot and oily particles that chlorine treatment alone cannot address. Treatment here focuses on removing soot and diesel residue from the water more than routine chemical management.
Why us for this service in particular
A full team arrives together
The company runs a large crew, and we send a team rather than one person.
Our equipment, not rented
Pumps, vacuum heads and the test kit come with the team.
We say no when it's no
If the pump or the plumbing is the real problem, we tell you.
From our work
Photographs from real jobs carried out by the crew.
The job isn't closed until you approve it
The commitment is simple enough to actually keep: we don't leave until you've seen the result and had your say on it.
What is different about South Jeddah
South Jeddah runs from the port and the industrial city down towards Al Khumrah, and homes here sit between the sea and the heavy goods roads. The dust is darker and oilier than in the north, a mix of diesel soot and workshop grit, and it clings to net curtains, window sills and the tops of kitchen cupboards. Floors in the older low rise housing are often plain cement or ceramic tile that darkens where soot is walked in. Humidity from the coast adds mildew in bathrooms and a musty smell in stored fabrics.
Questions about swimming pool cleaning in Al Atheer
Why do the walls and water turn black so much faster here than other areas?
Heavy trucks on the expressway release diesel soot and oily particles constantly. Proximity to the road means soot enters the water rapidly and clings to tile.
The pool walls have a strange smell. Is that the diesel soot?
Soot and truck oils settle on tile and leave a distinctive odour. Scraping and thorough cleaning helps but the smell may persist in this location.
Is the water safe to swim in, or does the soot irritate the skin?
With correct chlorine treatment, the pool is safe; chlorine eliminates microbes. The soot itself is not medically harmful when treated properly, though the smell can be unpleasant.
The filter clogs extremely fast here. Why is that?
Oily particles from diesel soot clog mesh very quickly. Backwash may be needed weekly or every ten days instead of monthly.
Do you recommend special chemicals for soot and oil particles?
Standard chlorine disinfects but does not remove soot particles. We may use a water clarifier or increase filter backwash frequency instead of adding extra chemicals.
How many times per week should the pool be treated in Al Atheer?
At least one and a half times weekly, or two full treatments per week if truck traffic on the expressway is especially heavy.
Do you repair pumps or filters?
No. We clean and balance the water and clear the baskets and filter, but repairing pumps, motors or plumbing is a separate trade. If we find a mechanical fault, we tell you what it is so you can get it fixed.
Do you drain the pool to clean it?
Not for a normal clean. Vacuuming, brushing and balancing are all done with the pool full. Draining and acid-washing is only for specific cases like heavy staining or a full reset, and that is a separate service we'd discuss first.
How much does swimming pool cleaning in Al Atheer cost?
It is set after the inspection, because it follows the size of the job, the materials involved and their condition. Send photos on WhatsApp and we will give you an estimate before we reach Al Atheer.
Other services in Al Atheer
We provide these in Al Atheer too, and more than one can share a single visit.
