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Raghwat Al Janoub Maintenance and Cleaning

Apartment cleaning in Al Rimal, Riyadh

Al Rimal in northeast Riyadh near King Khalid International Airport holds new villas and flats along Al Thumamah Road and the Dammam highway. The district faces the open desert and Dahna sand belt directly, so it takes the first and heaviest share of every dust storm, and fine sand works into stairwells, balconies and window tracks at a pace no other neighbourhood in the city experiences.

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Why an apartment needs a deep clean

  • Handover of a new flat

    A flat can look clean at handover yet still carry construction dust, silicone smears on the glass and a thin cement haze on the floors.

  • Odour that returns in humidity

    If the smell of your sofa or rug comes back whenever the air turns humid, the source is in the padding, not on the surface.

  • Before guests or an occasion

    Before a gathering, you want the place to shine without losing a day to cleaning it yourself.

  • A rental between tenants

    Between one tenant and the next, a clean flat lets faster and leaves an honest impression.

Why the job is different in Al Rimal

Fine sand from the Dahna penetrates every apartment and villa in Al Rimal easily through windows, sliding doors and the smallest gaps in the structure, accumulating visibly within days of cleaning. The whole method is set out in our apartment cleaning guide.

  • The district faces the desert and takes the first storm

    Al Rimal is the first district to be hit by dust storms from the desert and Dahna belt. The area sits directly in the path of easterly and north-easterly winds, meaning winds are strongest and dust density heaviest of any district in the city.

  • Fine sand penetrates everywhere in the flat

    Sand from the Dahna is extremely fine and enters the home easily through windows, sliding doors and tiny gaps. Stairwells, balconies and window tracks fill with sand quickly after every storm.

  • Newer villas and lighter finishes need careful handling

    Al Rimal is a new planned development with newer villas and flats finished lightly. Modern construction may seal less effectively against sand than older buildings, and large windows bring more sand inside with every opening.

What's Included

A fast-growing new district in northeast Riyadh near the international airport, directly exposed to the open desert and the Dahna sand belt, taking the first and most intense impact of any dust storm hitting the city.

  • Entrance and hallways first

    Entrances, corridors and stairwells fill with fine sand from the desert, and need frequent cleaning especially after every dust storm.

  • Rooms: surfaces, furniture, floors

    Furniture and floors accumulate layers of fine sand that enters with the air, and carpets need frequent washing to stay manageable.

  • The kitchen, fronts and surfaces

    Kitchen worktops gather sand easily, and appliances may be affected by the fine sand dust penetrating seals and mechanisms.

  • Bathrooms and disinfection

    Bathrooms may hold moisture with the fine sand mixed in, making cleaning more difficult and more frequent.

  • Interior glass and mirrors

    Windows and glass are covered constantly in sand and dust and need very frequent cleaning to maintain transparency.

  • Balcony and sliding doors

    Balconies, sliding doors and window tracks fill with fine sand and need special attention and frequent cleaning to keep them working smoothly.

The character of Al Rimal

Mixed district: shops at street level with homes above them

A flat or villa in Al Rimal faces the first and heaviest dust storm hit of any district in Riyadh, and fine sand penetrates everywhere, requiring far more frequent cleaning than any other neighbourhood in the city.

How we work

Agree the details

Set up and protect

Clean top to bottom

Check and hand over

Some of our work

Photos from our team's work.

  • A tower elevation with clean reflective panels beside panels carrying dark streaks
  • Two technicians on ropes washing a faceted metal facade at night with a pressure lance
  • A crew on ropes midway down a blue glass tower topped by two masts
  • Three technicians on ropes above a curved glass roof over a building atrium
  • Five technicians on ropes cleaning the yellow and grey elevation of a medical building
  • Seven technicians in yellow helmets descending parallel ropes on aluminium cladding

What is different about East Riyadh

East Riyadh runs from King Abdullah Road and Khurais Road out past the eastern ring road towards Al Janadriyah. Al Rawdah, Al Naseem and Al Yarmuk are established districts of villas and mid rise apartment blocks, while Al Rimal, Al Munsiyah and Ishbiliyah are newer estates with more compact houses and lighter finishes. This side of the city faces the open desert and the sand belt of the Dahna, so it takes the first and heaviest share of every dust storm, and fine sand works into stairwells, balconies and window tracks all along the Dammam highway.

Other services in Al Rimal

The room and the building around it are on one list.

Nearby districts we cover

Questions before booking

Sand enters the flat from everywhere, how often do you recommend cleaning?
We recommend regular cleaning every two weeks minimum, and deep cleaning monthly. During storm season you may need weekly cleaning to stay on top of the sand.

Sand seeps into stairwells and balconies, is there a solution?
Regular cleaning is essential. You can place mats on stairs and balconies to reduce sand before our team arrives, but the core problem needs frequent professional cleaning.

Is there a difference in cleaning a flat versus a villa in Al Rimal?
Villas have larger gardens and external balconies that collect more sand. Flats are smaller but need frequent cleaning just as much because sand penetrates easily.

Windows are always dirty, how often do they need cleaning?
Windows in Al Rimal need cleaning weekly at minimum because sand settles on glass extremely quickly and constantly.

Does sand affect the air-con and filters?
Yes, fine sand enters air-con filters. AC filters need changing very frequently, especially during storm season, or efficiency drops and sand reaches inside the ductwork.

How do you deal with sand in furniture and carpets?
We use powerful vacuums first to remove loose sand, then deep clean. Carpets may need frequent washing in Al Rimal because sand works into the pile and stays embedded.

How much does apartment cleaning in Al Rimal cost?
It is set after we have seen the job, because the price follows the size of the place, its condition and the time the work takes. Send a photo and a description on WhatsApp and we will give you an estimate before we reach Al Rimal.

Need apartment cleaning in Al Rimal? Tell us about the place and we will tell you what it needs

We reach Al Rimal at a time we agree, and you get the full cost before we start.

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