We know builder's dust
This is not a heavier version of a normal clean.
Post-Construction Cleaning in Al Bawadi, Jeddah
Al Bawadi is an established district in central Jeddah, full of flats above shops and furnished apartments on Quraish Street, and the floors here are worn smooth terrazzo or aged ceramic tile. Scale and cooking grease rise from the shops and street below, and fine black dust from King Fahd Road and Madinah Road clings to curtains. This is old downtown Jeddah, and cleaning here means understanding old scale deposits and building age.
- 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 Bawadi
The old terrazzo floors here have been worn smooth by decades of use and absorb cooking fats drifting up from shops and the street below very quickly. For the method itself, see our post-construction cleaning service in detail.
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The first reason
Worn terrazzo is smooth and easily stained by grease
Floors in Al Bawadi are smooth worn terrazzo and aged ceramic tile. Cooking fats from the shops and street below drift up and leave stubborn oily marks. Gentle scraping followed by very hot water washing lifts these marks and leaves the floor clean.
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The second reason
Heavy scale deposits on taps and drains accumulate over decades
Older flats carry thick mineral scale on kitchen and bathroom taps and around drain openings. This scale has built up over many years and does not dissolve in ordinary water. Special treatment and patience are needed to remove it safely.
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The third reason
Fine black dust from main roads clings to fabrics
King Fahd Road and Madinah Road sit close to the district, so fine black dust from heavy traffic settles on curtains and carpets. This is city dust, finer and darker than the dust of newer outlying neighbourhoods.
What post-construction cleaning covers in Al Bawadi
Al Bawadi is an older mixed commercial residential district with buildings that blend shops and flats, Quraish Street lined with furnished apartments and hotels, and main roads nearby carrying heavy traffic.
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Dust removed from the top down
Fine dust from the main roads settles first on high shelves and corners. We start from the top and work down, moving furniture carefully on the smooth terrazzo floor.
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Cement and plaster spots scraped
Cement and plaster residue is light on aged floors, but old scale needs very gentle scraping. The terrazzo is smooth and scratches easily.
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Haze off glass and ceramic
Glass and rusty metal frames need vigorous washing and polishing. Old pipes may leave rust marks in corners and around fixtures.
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Paint spatter removed
Paint spatter is light on older surfaces. Scraping is very gentle to avoid damaging the aged smooth finish underneath.
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Stickers and adhesive pulled off
Stickers and adhesive residue are minimal on a renovated older flat. We remove them gently without leaving glue marks.
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Final floor wash and rinse
Worn terrazzo and aged ceramic floors are washed in very hot water and dried immediately to prevent moisture absorption and water stains.
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.
Landmarks of Al Bawadi
Al Bawadi is reached from the Engineering Roundabout and Al Hijaz Mall, and Quraish Street runs through its heart, making vehicle access and equipment movement straightforward between the street and upper flats.
- Quraish Street
- Al Khatib Al Tabrizi Street
- Al Hijaz Mall
- Al Bawadi Park
- Engineering Roundabout
- King Fahd Road
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 Bawadi
The terrazzo is very old and leaves white residue, can you remove it?
Yes. The white marks are hard water scale and mineral deposits. We use a safe treatment to soften it, then wipe gently to avoid scratching the worn smooth surface.
The bathroom has a musty smell from old pipes, does your cleaning remove it?
Cleaning removes dirt around drains and fittings that cause the smell. However, old internal pipework may carry the smell inside. Good ventilation after cleaning is essential.
The curtains are very dark from black dust, does your cleaning help?
The basic flat clean does not include washing curtains. However, removing dust from the air and surfaces before furniture arrives substantially reduces how quickly it builds up on fabrics.
The flat is above a furnished apartments shop or hotel, does that change your approach?
Yes. Flats above shops receive extra smoke, smells and dust from the activity below. We pay close attention to detail and sealed spaces that trap these odours.
The old kitchen has grease deposits on the walls, does your cleaning remove them?
Cleaning removes light grease and dust. Heavy accumulated grease may need additional specialist cleaning after the main post-construction work.
When should I book cleaning of the old flat after renovation?
A week after all work and painting finishes. Older flats take longer, two or three days, because old scale deposits and age require special care.
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 Bawadi 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 Bawadi.
Other services in Al Bawadi
We provide these in Al Bawadi too, and more than one can share a single visit.
