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Swimming Pool Cleaning in Mareekh, Jeddah
Mareekh is a small eastern district at the foot of the Mareekh Mountains, near Wadi Al Qaws, which was the source of Jeddah's famous 2009 flood. The air here is dry and the dust is coarser and paler than on the coast, and sediment from water storage leaves a grey film in tanks. Pools need different care than coastal neighbourhoods.
- 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 Mareekh
Dust here is coarse and pale, slips under doors and settles on every surface very quickly. Sediment from roof tanks leaves a grey film in bathrooms and basins. For the method itself, see our guide to swimming pool cleaning.
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The first reason
Dry air accelerates water evaporation and mineral concentration
Mareekh sits far from the sea and the air is very dry, so pool water evaporates faster than in coastal neighbourhoods. Fast evaporation leaves salt and minerals concentrated in the remaining water, so chemical balance shifts quickly. Pool water becomes heavy with salt faster than expected.
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The second reason
Coarse dust clogs filters very quickly
Dust in east Jeddah is coarse and grey, large particles not fine powder like coastal dust. These grains clog the filter fast, vacuuming needs stronger standards, and the filter needs frequent backwash to keep up.
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The third reason
Water sediment leaves grey films on every surface
Water from roof tanks carries mineral sediment, and concentrated water leaves a thick grey film on pool walls, in baths and on basins. This film is heavy and needs regular brushing and special chemical care to prevent build up.
What swimming pool cleaning covers in Mareekh
A small simple district in east Jeddah, on hills and valley terrain near Wadi Al Qaws. The dust is coarser and paler in colour than on the coast, and the air is much drier.
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Water chemistry tested first
Water here evaporates fast and mineral concentration rises, so testing first measures salt and mineral levels and determines the right treatment.
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Brushing walls and waterline
Grey film on walls comes from minerals and concentrated water, and brushing needs special chemical treatment to remove the thick sediment.
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Vacuuming the pool floor
Coarse dust accumulates on the floor fast, and vacuuming must focus on corners where larger grains settle.
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Skimmer and baskets cleaned
The skimmer fills with coarse dust and sediment, so we clean it carefully and check the water draw is correct.
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Filter backwash
The filter needs frequent backwash from coarse dust, possibly weekly or twice weekly.
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Chemical balance reset
After treatment, we test mineral concentration and salt levels and confirm the water is balanced and safe to use.
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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2
Skim and net first
Floating leaves and debris come off before we brush.
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3
Brush walls, steps and waterline
Algae and the oily waterline film cling to the surfaces.
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4
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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6
Balance, dose, and walk it with you
With the water clean, we balance and dose, then walk the pool with you before leaving.
Mareekh on the map
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 East Jeddah
East Jeddah lies furthest from the sea and closest to the open ground and hills beyond the ring roads, so the air is drier and the dust is coarser and paler than on the coast. It comes in under doors and settles on every flat surface overnight, making sofas, mattresses and curtains the heaviest part of the routine. Floors are mostly ceramic tile in the apartment districts and marble in the villa areas, both scratched by grit that is mopped rather than swept. Roof tank water leaves a grey film of sediment in baths and basins.
Questions about swimming pool cleaning in Mareekh
Water becomes concentrated and smells strongly of salt. Is this normal in Mareekh?
Yes, completely normal. Dry air speeds evaporation, so salt and minerals become concentrated fast. Water may test as safe but mineral concentration is very high. We test the water and measure the salt level, and may need to adjust the salt to water ratio.
Grey film on the pool walls is very hard to scrub off. Is this normal?
Yes, this comes from mineral sediment in roof tank water and from concentrated water left by fast evaporation. The film is heavy and needs strong brushing and special chemical treatment to prevent it building up again.
The filter clogs very fast from dust. Is this normal in Mareekh?
Yes, dust in east Jeddah is coarse with large grains, so the filter clogs fast. You may need weekly backwash instead of monthly, or the filter itself may need upgrade or replacement.
Is roof tank water better than well water? Which one is cleaner?
Both carry sediment. Roof tank water carries minerals left by evaporation, and well water carries minerals from the earth. We need to test the incoming water and know its source so we can choose the right treatment.
The pool water looks pale and has an odd colour. What causes this?
Could be high salt concentration, mineral sediment, or imbalanced chemicals. We test the full water profile and pinpoint the cause, then decide whether to partially drain and refill or apply chemical treatment.
How often should a pool in Mareekh be serviced?
Mareekh is a small district and pool use is usually light. Weekly or twice-weekly servicing is normally enough. If use is heavy or the filter is old, you may need more frequent servicing.
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 Mareekh 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 Mareekh.
Other services in Mareekh
We provide these in Mareekh too, and more than one can share a single visit.
