We know builder's dust
This is not a heavier version of a normal clean.
Post-Construction Cleaning in Al Aziziyah, Jeddah
Al Aziziyah is central Jeddah's older heartland, a dense neighbourhood with residential flats stacked above shops along major roads. Floors here are worn old ceramic tile, polished by years of traffic, and cooking grease rises from the street and shop below. Lime scale has built up thick on taps and drains over decades. The work differs because an older flat needs grease and mineral removal alongside construction dust, and the walls may hide damp behind the fresh paint.
- A full team, not one person
- Price agreed before we start
- Our own vacuums and materials
- Redone in the same visit
What changes about post-construction cleaning in Al Aziziyah
Walls and surfaces beneath new paint carry faint mildew smell from decades of salt and damp, and old carpets are blackened by fine dust and grease deposits that have accumulated over years. For the method itself, see our guide to post-construction cleaning.
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The first reason
Deep lime scale locked in drains and fittings
Old flats here carry thick lime deposits on tap stems and inside drain pipes from years of hard water. Scraping alone cannot reach embedded scale; a mild acid wash is needed to soften and lift deep deposits. Metal fittings may have begun to rust beneath the scale, which cleaning exposes.
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The second reason
Worn ceramic floors stained by grease and soot
Decades old ceramic is worn smooth and darkened by cooking grease that has hardened in its fine pores. Grease from the street and shop below has settled deep into the surface. Cleaning requires strong degreaser followed by careful scraping, or the floor will remain dark.
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The third reason
Mildew and damp smell trapped in old walls
Old walls absorb moisture from the street and the building below. Beneath fresh paint lies old damp and salt that were not cleaned before repainting. Deep cleaning dries surfaces but moisture in the masonry itself needs active ventilation and specialist treatment to clear.
What post-construction cleaning covers in Al Aziziyah
Makarona Road and the main thoroughfare carry heavy traffic, and food shops operate all day releasing cooking fumes and grease that settle on every surface and penetrate every gap.
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Dust removed from the top down
Dust and old grease layers are removed together from the top down, with strong suction drawing fine black dust from corners and crevices.
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Cement and plaster spots scraped
Grease on ceramic and walls is treated with degreaser before mechanical scraping, with care taken to avoid scratching worn surfaces.
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Haze off glass and ceramic
Windows and frames carry layers of street dust and grease from the main road, washed with degreaser then heavy rinsing.
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Paint spatter removed
Paint spatter is removed carefully on older surfaces which may be fragile, especially over the fresh new paint finish.
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Stickers and adhesive pulled off
Stickers and labels on old furniture may sit on greasy surfaces; removed carefully with specialist solvent.
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Final floor wash and rinse
Floors are washed last with hot water and heavy cleaning agent to cut grease, then rinsed thoroughly to dry the surface.
Not included
- Removing construction rubble, debris or leftover materials
- Repairing scratches, chips or paint touch-ups
- Removing cement or grout that has fully cured onto a surface beyond safe cleaning
- Cleaning inside walls, ducting or fixed machinery
- Hauling away old fixtures or appliances
How the cleaning actually goes
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Top down, never bottom up
We start at the ceiling, vents and the tops of everything, then work down.
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Dry removal before any water
The fine powder is vacuumed and dry-collected first.
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Glass, frames and tracks
Windows, mirrors and the sliding tracks are cleared of grit and sticker residue before the wet stage, so nothing muddy is dragged across them later.
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Haze and specks off hard surfaces
Grout haze, paint spots and adhesive are worked off tile, stone and fixtures with the method each surface can take, tested before we commit to it.
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Cabinets and drawers, inside and out
Every closed space is opened and cleared, because that is where settled dust hides until you reach for a plate months later.
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Floors last, then a walkthrough
Floors are washed only after all the dust above has come down, then we walk the home with you and anything you point to is redone before we leave.
The character of Al Aziziyah
Mixed district: shops at street level with homes above them
This mixed district is old and tightly packed, with flats above street level shops carrying grease and salt deposits from decades. Cleaning requires specialist treatment to remove deep grease and address damp smell from old walls.
Why us for this service specifically
A full team arrives together
The company runs a large crew and we send a team, not a single cleaner.
The equipment is ours
The vacuums and materials come with the team, not rented on the day.
We say no when it is no
If a paint spot or cured cement mark cannot come off without risking the surface, we tell you at the inspection rather than damaging it to look busy.
From our work
Photographs from real jobs carried out by the crew.
The job is not closed before you sign off
The commitment is simple enough to actually keep: we do not leave before you have walked the home and told us what you think.
What is different about Central Jeddah
Central Jeddah is the old heart of the city: Al Balad with its coral stone houses, and the dense apartment quarters around it with shops beneath the flats. Floors here are often terrazzo or older ceramic tile, worn smooth and easily stained by cooking grease that drifts up from the street. Older kitchens and bathrooms carry heavy scale on taps and around drains, and pipework in the older blocks leaves rust marks in basins. Rugs and curtains take on the fine black dust of the main roads, so they need washing more often than elsewhere.
Questions about post-construction cleaning in Al Aziziyah
The old kitchen walls have layers of grease from years of cooking; can cleaning remove it all?
Grease built up over decades hardens and bonds to surfaces. We use strong degreaser then scrape carefully. Very deep grease that has seeped into the paint layer may not clear fully in one clean; a second clean or repainting may be needed.
Drains and taps have white scale and red rust together; how are both removed?
Lime scale and rust need different treatments. We scrape scale and wash with a descaling solution. Rust that has eaten into the metal may need specialist treatment after our clean.
The old floors have darkened with grease stains; will washing lighten them or stay dark?
Grease and soot will lighten but may not reach the original colour. Older ceramic may benefit from polishing after cleaning. If the darkening has penetrated the tile body it may not clear completely.
The flat has a strong musty smell from damp; can your cleaning remove the smell?
Our clean dries surfaces and removes surface moisture, but the smell may live in the walls themselves. It needs weeks of strong ventilation after cleaning, and may require specialist damp treatment.
The old carpet is blackened from years of dust; does your clean include carpet washing?
We can wash the carpet by hand, but deep blackening from years may not clear completely. If the carpet is very old it may need replacement; we advise you first.
The shared stairwell is narrow and the flat is high up; how do you move heavy equipment?
Old buildings with narrow stairs need careful planning. Equipment goes in smaller pieces and assembles inside the flat. We coordinate timing with you in advance to find the easiest route in and out.
How soon after the work finishes should we book?
After the trades are fully done and no more dust-making work is left. Cleaning before the last sanding or cutting just means paying to do it twice.
How should I prepare before you come?
Clear away tools and leftover materials if you can, and let us know what stage the work reached.
How much does post-construction cleaning in Al Aziziyah 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 Aziziyah.
Other services in Al Aziziyah
We provide these in Al Aziziyah too, and more than one can share a single visit.
