Raghwat Al Janoub Maintenance and Cleaning
Commercial post-construction cleaning in Al Murqab, Riyadh
Al Murqab is an old popular district in central Riyadh standing on the banks of Wadi Al Batha, home to the large Al Murqab wholesale market and storage units and shops spread across heritage buildings and newly added modern frontages. Work here is unlike new projects: cleaning crews face a mix of desert dust, moisture from the nearby wadi and traces from long-term storage.
Why this is not routine cleaning
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Open on your date
The site is handed over clean and clear so furniture goes in and you open without delay.
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New finishes protected
Marble, glass and cladding are each cleaned the way that surface needs, not with one harsh product.
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Crews trained on site work
The team knows the difference between cutting silicone off glass and wiping dust, and carries the scrapers and blades for it.
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Glass without water marks
Hard water in central Saudi Arabia leaves calcium scale on glass, and left long enough it etches the surface so it no longer polishes off.
Why the job is different in Al Murqab
In Al Murqab construction dust mixes with moisture from the nearby wadi and oil traces from storage units, forming a layer difficult to remove with pressure alone. The whole method is set out in our full account of commercial post-construction cleaning.
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Large wholesale market and storage surrounding old buildings
Al Murqab Market is a heritage wholesale hub holding storage units and distribution warehouses around heritage buildings with stone walls and tight corners, while newly added buildings have modern metal and glass frontages. Each section needs different cleaning based on material and prior use.
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Wadi moisture and its effect on dust and mortar
Closeness to Wadi Al Batha means continuous moisture in the air, so dry construction dust becomes damp and sticky and adheres far harder to surfaces. Fresh mortar dries slower and harder here than in arid zones.
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Oil traces and stored materials left in prior shops
Shops and storage in Al Murqab held goods, oils and spare parts, so traces of these materials linger on floors and walls even after clearing, mixing with fresh construction dust to form a stubborn oily layer.
What's Included
Al Murqab sits on the banks of Wadi Al Batha under Al Batha municipality, and closeness to the wadi means extra moisture affects construction dust and makes it stick harder, requiring extra effort in extraction and cleaning.
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Phased handover
Heritage buildings around Al Murqab Market are cleaned with low pressure and hand scrubbing to protect old stone from excess moisture.
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Contractor debris removed
Modern metal and glass frontages are washed with high pressure while adjacent heritage buildings are fully protected.
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Cement haze off every surface
Dust mixed with wadi moisture needs longer, stronger dry extraction than arid zones require before washing.
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Glass and protective film
Oil and material traces from prior storage are treated with specialised chemical cleaner before any high pressure is used.
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Mechanical and electrical fixtures
Warehouse and shop floors are cleaned using dry extraction then chemical treatment, with ample drying time before the space is used again.
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The final handover clean
Appointments are scheduled after the wholesale market closes in the evening or very early morning before traders start their daily activity.
Al Murqab on the map
Al Murqab sits about 0.5 km from Al Qura and about 1 km from Al Dirah.
Open in Google MapsHow we work
Survey the site
Clear the debris
Remove dust and film
Wash and hand over
Some of our work
Photos from our team's work.
Landmarks of Al Murqab
Crews schedule around Al Murqab Market closure and the banks of Wadi Al Batha, arranging visits to work in very early morning or late evening hours before and after shop and warehouse activity.
- Al Murqab Market
- Suhail bin Al Samt Street
- Wadi Al Batha
Other services in Al Murqab
The room and the building around it are on one list.
