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Raghwat Al Janoub Maintenance and Cleaning

Curtain cleaning in Al Rimal, Riyadh

Al Rimal is a newer district in northeast Riyadh between King Khalid Airport and the equestrian field, with fresh villas and apartments within modern residential projects on Al Thumamah Road and the Dammam highway. Curtains here get soiled from fine desert dust that works easily into the weave from the open Dahna sand belt nearby, fine sand that enters from the high-speed roads, and dust storms that strike this neighbourhood first and hardest because it faces the open desert.

Why curtains need proper cleaning

  • Cleaner air, fewer allergens

    Curtains hold the dust that lifts every time you open a window or run the AC.

  • Fabric treated by its type

    Velvet, sheer, blackout and cotton do not take the same water or heat, so we sort every piece before anything is cleaned.

  • We handle take-down and re-hang

    You do not climb, unhook or worry about getting the curtains back in order.

  • Pressed pleats, a tidy hang

    A clean curtain still looks wrong if it comes back creased or with its pleats collapsed.

Why the job is different in Al Rimal

Curtains get soiled fast from fine sand that works easily into the weave from the nearby desert, dust storms hit this district first and hardest, and fine sand gets trapped in window tracks and stairwells all along the Dammam highway. The whole method is set out in the details of our curtain cleaning service.

  • Open desert and the Dahna sand belt face directly east

    Al Rimal faces the open desert and Dahna dunes straight from the east. Dust storms hit this neighbourhood first and with their full force. Fine desert sand works into curtain weave readily. The district takes every storm at its strongest.

  • Fine sand on the Dammam and Al Thumamah roads

    Both the Dammam highway and Al Thumamah Road carry fine sand from the desert. This sand gets into stairwells, balconies and window tracks. Curtains on these roads trap extra sand from vehicle movement stirring it up.

  • Modern villas and apartments with large windows and wide openings

    New villas and flats have generous windows and wide openings. Fine sand works in easily through these broad openings. Seals and weatherstripping may not stop all the finest dust.

What's Included

Al Rimal sits in northeast Riyadh near King Khalid Airport and the equestrian field, newer villas and apartments within recent residential schemes along Al Thumamah Road and the Dammam highway, with mosques and shops, directly facing the open desert and the sand belt of Dahna.

  • Careful take-down, numbered

    Taking down from new villas and apartments in Al Rimal is straightforward because they are newly built. Rails are strong and windows are securely fitted. Sand may be in the joints and seals.

  • Sorted by fabric type

    Curtains here are varied from cotton through to voile. Sorting by fabric type is essential because fine sand affects each type differently.

  • Wash or dry-clean by type

    Fine sand needs careful preliminary soaking before washing. Deep washing removes sand from inside the weave. Some fabrics may benefit from an extra rinse.

  • Rails and tracks cleaned

    Rails in modern villas and flats are strong. Cleaning removes sand. Sand may be trapped in joints and openings around the rails.

  • Pressing and re-forming the pleats

    Pressing corrects sand-related wrinkles. Pleats need careful re-forming after sand removal.

  • Re-hung exactly where it was

    Re-hanging in new villas and flats is straightforward. Rails are clean and safe. Some moisture from cleaning may need drying time.

The character of Al Rimal

Mixed district: shops at street level with homes above them

Mixed here means villas and flats together in a district that faces the desert directly. Take-down and re-hang are easier because buildings are new, but fine sand means more frequent cleaning. Lower floors trap more sand than upper floors on the Dammam highway.

How we work

Contact and survey

Take down and sort

Clean and press

Re-hang 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.

Nearby districts we cover

Questions before booking

My curtains face the open desert. Does sand get in fast?

Yes, the desert is very close and fine sand works into the weave easily. Dust storms hit hard here. Cleaning every two months is needed, or three in quiet winter months.

Dust storms come faster and harder here. How do I protect my curtains?

Yes, the district sits on the eastern front and takes storms first. Closing windows during storms helps. A light cleanup after the storm may save a full deep clean later.

Fine sand gets into window tracks and balconies. Does it reach the curtains?

Yes, fine sand gets trapped in window tracks and balconies, and may work into the curtains inside. Regular cleaning of windows and tracks may reduce what gets to the curtains.

My ground-floor flat faces the Dammam highway. Does it get dirty faster?

Yes, lower floors on high-speed roads trap more sand. Traffic movement stirs it up. A ground-floor flat may need cleaning every six weeks.

My light voile curtains and fine sand together: is it safe to wash them?

Delicate voile is sensitive to fine sharp sand. Careful preliminary soaking before washing is essential. Very gentle washing removes the sand without scratching the fine weave.

After a dust storm, how many days before I clean the curtains?

Wait two days after the storm before deep cleaning. There may be suspended dust still in the air. A light surface cleanup right after the storm may help.

How much does curtain 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 curtain 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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