We know builder's dust
This is not a heavier version of a normal clean.
Post-Construction Cleaning in Al Mazloom, Jeddah
Al Mazloom is one of the four historic quarters inside the walled old city of Jeddah, with ancient stone and timber houses in the roshan style and very narrow lanes. Main road dust arrives black and fine mixed with cooking grease that drifts up from the shops below and the street. The old terrazzo floors are smooth and beautiful but stain easily, and the kitchens and bathrooms carry heavy lime scale from decades of use.
- 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 Mazloom
Fine black main road dust clings to carpets and curtains more deeply than anywhere else, and the worn smooth terrazzo retains cooking residue stubbornly. For the method itself, see how we approach post-construction cleaning.
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The first reason
Fine black road dust mixed with cooking grease
Al Mazloom sits in the heart of Al Balad, and main roads run past the buildings directly. Vehicle dust is black and very fine, mixed with cooking grease that rises from the commercial units below and the street. Carpets and curtains lodge this dust deep in their fibres, and the shops at street level open directly onto the road, so dust and grease enter the apartments together through shared stairs and doorways.
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The second reason
Smooth old terrazzo retains marks easily
Old flooring is smooth terrazzo worn down over generations of use. Terrazzo is beautiful but stains easily from cooking grease and black dust. Grease leaves dull marks that are difficult to lift, and very gentle scraping is necessary to avoid scratching the ancient flooring further.
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The third reason
Heavy lime scale and rust marks from centuries
Kitchens and bathrooms in Al Mazloom are very old indeed, carrying layers of lime scale accumulated on taps and around drains. Very old pipework leaves brown rust marks in basins and baths. These deposits have built up over many decades and may not be completely removable.
What post-construction cleaning covers in Al Mazloom
One of the four historic quarters inside the old city wall in the north east section of Al Balad, with heritage stone and timber residential buildings in the traditional roshan style.
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Dust removed from the top down
Black dust and grease flow from the main street and up from shops below, so suction from top to bottom starts with curtains and furniture.
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Cement and plaster spots scraped
Cement and plaster dust is mixed with grease and black dust, and scraping needs specialist care.
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Haze off glass and ceramic
Old glass and ceramic carry a black layer of dust and grease, and double washing is essential.
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Paint spatter removed
Paint spatter may be hidden under the black dust, and deep cleaning will reveal it.
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Stickers and adhesive pulled off
Old stickers and adhesive are very hard to remove because of damp and dust and grease.
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Final floor wash and rinse
Very old terrazzo flooring is smooth and delicate, and the final mop needs great care.
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 Mazloom
Historic district: close-set buildings, narrow lanes and ageing services
Historic district means close heritage construction and very narrow lanes, and dust and grease from the street and shops drift in easily. Coordination with the shops and careful sealing of shared doors is essential to prevent dust and grease from returning to the apartments.
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 Mazloom
Is the black dust from main roads different from ordinary dust?
Yes, significantly. Main road dust is very fine and sticky and mixed with exhaust grease. It lodges very deep in fabrics and needs very strong suction cleaning.
Can rust stains from very old pipes be removed?
Partially, with very specialist treatment, but some marks may remain on basins and baths if the deposits are very thick and very old.
Does very old terrazzo need special care during cleaning?
Yes greatly, the terrazzo is smooth and very old and beautiful but darkens from residue. Very gentle scraping and careful washing is needed to avoid scratching this ancient floor.
Do the ground-floor shops affect the dust and grease load in the apartments?
Yes, very much. Shops open directly onto the street and cooking grease and dust rise into the apartments through shared stairs and doorways.
Does very old construction without modern insulation allow dust and moisture in easily?
Yes, heritage construction without modern sealing allows everything in, and windows and doors may be wide and not well fitting.
Does apartment cleaning require coordination with the ground-floor shops?
Yes, coordination with the shops is essential and shared doors and stairs must be sealed so dust and grease cannot return.
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 Mazloom 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 Mazloom.
Other services in Al Mazloom
We provide these in Al Mazloom too, and more than one can share a single visit.
