Raghwat Al Janoub Maintenance and Cleaning
Sports field cleaning in Al Murqab, Riyadh
Al Murqab is an old neighbourhood in central Riyadh sitting on the bank of Wadi Al Batha, with playing fields that have served generations of residents, and dust and salt from the wadi settle on their surfaces in ways that newer fields do not face. Cleaning these established fields means understanding both the local soil and the different base layers that lie beneath playing surfaces that have aged over time.
Why a clean pitch is not optional
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Safer footing for players
Clumped infill and flattened fibres change how the ball rolls and how a boot grips when a player stops fast.
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Longer life from the turf
The mineral dust acts like grit between the fibres, sanding their tips down with every match played on them.
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Stands people actually use
Seats and railings collect dust and whatever spectators leave behind, and stay sticky if only wiped over on the surface.
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Drainage that works in rain
Channels and drain grates clog with grit and leaves until water floods across the surface.
Why the job is different in Al Murqab
Al Murqab's fields see daily use from local footballers and volleyball players, and salt deposits from the wadi bed make cleaning these grounds more difficult than maintaining fields on higher ground elsewhere in Riyadh. The whole method is set out in the sports field cleaning overview.
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Established fields on mixed soil base
Al Murqab's playing fields sit on original soil mixed with layers of sand and gravel of varying density, not uniform like purpose-built modern grounds, so cleaning them means understanding how water and dust move through these layered, uneven bases.
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Salt and mineral deposits from Wadi Al Batha
Wadi Al Batha carries salt and mineral deposits that settle on the fields nearby, especially after winter rains, leaving white residue that is difficult to remove and needs a different approach than ordinary dirt cleaning.
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Heavy daily use by local sports players
The fields receive hundreds of players every day from Al Murqab and neighbouring districts, so they pick up dust, sweat and the sand that visitors bring in from the streets around the old market, causing rapid deterioration between visits.
What's Included
Al Murqab sits on Wadi Al Batha's bank in central Riyadh, and reaching the playing fields from Al Murqab Market or Suhail bin Al Samt Street means navigating narrow lanes and limited access points around the old mosque and the busy market itself.
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Debris lifted off the surface
Al Murqab fields are inspected first to identify soil type and accumulated salt before any cleaning method is chosen.
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Artificial turf care
Removing salt deposits from the field surface requires specialised treatment that differs from ordinary soil washing.
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Line markings cleaned
Loose sand and dirt are cleaned lightly first before deeper soil cleaning begins.
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Stands and seating
Areas close to Wadi Al Batha may need extra checks for moisture and salt deposits after any rainfall.
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Fencing and netting
Field drying takes natural time without acceleration to prevent damage to the layered soil base.
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Drainage
Cleaning schedules are coordinated with daily player use patterns and activity levels in the nearby market and mosque.
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 pitch
Lift debris and groom
Wash and clear drains
Final walk and handover
Some of our work
Photos from our team's work.
Landmarks of Al Murqab
Work schedules in Al Murqab are timed around the daily activity in the market and near Suhail bin Al Samt Street mosque, so teams move toward the fields during quiet morning or evening hours when foot traffic from the busy commercial district is lowest.
- Al Murqab Market
- Suhail bin Al Samt Street
- Wadi Al Batha
Other services in Al Murqab
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