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Swimming Pool Cleaning in Al Rawabi, Jeddah
Al Rawabi is a south Jeddah district split into a newer northern section crossed by Bin Laden Road and an older southern strip along Old Makkah Road. Pools here sit exposed to oily dust from heavy goods traffic and the nearby port and industrial city. Water turns a faint grey and darkens to slate within weeks, not from dust alone but from a mixture of diesel soot and workshop grit that clings to the water surface.
- 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 Rawabi
Coastal humidity causes oily dust to adhere to water, curtains and window sills, creating not only turbidity but also a musty smell that lingers in damp clothing left bundled in bathrooms. For the method itself, see the full swimming pool cleaning page.
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The first reason
Diesel soot demands stronger filter cleaning cycles
Dust from the heavy roads is not fine sand but a mixture of burnt particles and oils that vary in density according to daily truck movement. The filter blocks much more quickly here and may need backwash every week instead of fortnightly. Media clogs with a different kind of load.
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The second reason
Coastal humidity accelerates algae and mildew growth
The sea air raises humidity, enabling algae to multiply even when chlorine is only slightly depleted. Pool walls begin to show microscopic green patches invisible from a distance, then within days a sticky film coats the tiles and cannot be brushed away without chemistry adjusted.
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The third reason
Older concrete floors trap soot deep in surface pores
Many pools in the older southern section have cement or basic ceramic floors instead of marble or porcelain. Soot enters surface cracks and pores and resists suction, leaving permanent stains if not cleaned immediately after first fill. The floor discolours before the water has finished circulating.
What swimming pool cleaning covers in Al Rawabi
A dense residential district of apartment buildings and commercial centres, bisected by Bin Laden Road and bounded by Old Makkah Road, where the industrial zone and port nearby deposit dust that is darker and stickier than dust in northern districts.
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Water chemistry tested first
Water chemistry testing in Al Rawabi starts by reading chlorine above standard, because humidity and oily dust consume chlorine faster than in other neighbourhoods.
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Brushing walls and waterline
Brushing walls and waterline in this district leaves a black coating of soot on the brush, and may need repeated scrubbing in the first weeks after refill.
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Vacuuming the pool floor
Vacuuming the floor must be slow, because oily sediment sticks easily and resuspends into the water if moved too quickly or vacuumed too aggressively.
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Skimmer and baskets cleaned
Cleaning the skimmer and baskets in Al Rawabi reveals more dark grease than expected, and baskets may need separate washing in hot water off site to restore flow.
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Filter backwash
Filter backwash may run longer here because oily dust clogs the media quickly and requires higher pressure to clear, so the cycle takes extra time.
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Chemical balance reset
Chemical balance adjustment in Al Rawabi ends with constant chlorine and pH monitoring, because water will start consuming chlorine immediately after treatment is complete.
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.
Landmarks of Al Rawabi
Al Rawabi is divided by Bin Laden Road and bordered by Old Makkah Road, with pools scattered across apartment blocks sited near Bin Laden Park, Ibn Al Qayyim Mosque and Al Rawabi Shopping Centre, reachable from either the eastern or western entrance to the district.
- Old Makkah Road
- Bin Laden Road
- Bin Laden Park
- Ibn Al Qayyim Mosque
- Al Rawabi Shopping Centre
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 Rawabi
Why does Al Rawabi pool water turn grey faster than other districts?
Bin Laden Road and nearby expressways deposit heavy oily dust every day. This is not ordinary dust but a mixture of burnt truck particles and diesel fumes, which the filter captures faster than light sand and at a heavier rate.
Does coastal humidity speed up algae growth in the water?
Significantly. High humidity encourages algae even at normal chlorine levels. Al Rawabi pools need slightly higher chlorine than inland districts and weekly testing rather than fortnightly, or bloom will start without warning.
Do cement floors need special care during pool floor vacuuming?
Yes. Concrete is porous and absorbs both water and soot into the surface. Slow, careful suction prevents disturbing sediment trapped in the pores, otherwise the water stays cloudy for days after vacuuming ends.
Does summer pool maintenance differ from winter in this district?
Yes. Summer brings heavier dust and higher heat, which speeds evaporation and chemical breakdown together. Chlorine drops faster, and algae blooms rapidly if chlorine does not rise to match the seasonal load.
Does an old filter reduce cleaning effectiveness in this area?
A worn filter cannot match the heavy oil-based dust load here. If the filter is an older sand type, it may not trap the fine oily particles that pass through it, leaving water cloudy despite running cycles.
Does black soot in the water mean it is unsafe to swim in?
Black soot signals weak circulation or a blocked filter, but water may be safe if chlorine is adequate. Physical cleanliness means removing soot settling before swimming, as it does not dissolve in the water itself.
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 Rawabi 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 Rawabi.
Other services in Al Rawabi
We provide these in Al Rawabi too, and more than one can share a single visit.
