https://www.themells.ae/journal/Straight answers from the people who do the work: what each job involves, how long it takes, how to prepare and what to ask before you book.en-ae https://www.themells.ae/journal/professional-deep-cleaning-services-in-dubai/https://www.themells.ae/journal/professional-deep-cleaning-services-in-dubai/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:57:00 GMTProfessional deep cleaning services in Dubai for villas, apartments, offices and move-in/move-out cleaning. Explore services, benefits, costs and booking tips.Cleaning guides https://www.themells.ae/journal/deep-cleaning-cost-dubai/https://www.themells.ae/journal/deep-cleaning-cost-dubai/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTThe cost of deep cleaning in Dubai depends on four things: the size of the home, its condition, whether it is furnished, and the extras you add. The MELLS does not publish a price list. A supervisor visits the property and you receive a written quotation with a defined scope before any work begins. https://www.themells.ae/journal/deep-cleaning-vs-regular-cleaning/https://www.themells.ae/journal/deep-cleaning-vs-regular-cleaning/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTRegular cleaning keeps visible surfaces tidy from week to week. Deep cleaning removes what builds up out of sight: grease behind appliances, limescale on glass and chrome, dust on high ledges and inside cabinets, and sand packed into window tracks. It needs machines, specialist products and a supervised crew. https://www.themells.ae/journal/how-often-deep-clean-villa-dubai/https://www.themells.ae/journal/how-often-deep-clean-villa-dubai/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTTwice a year suits most villas in Dubai. Homes near the sea, beside a construction site or a golf course, and homes with pets, young children or allergy sufferers, do better with a deep clean every three to four months. https://www.themells.ae/journal/how-to-prepare-for-a-deep-clean/https://www.themells.ae/journal/how-to-prepare-for-a-deep-clean/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTClear loose items from worktops and floors, put away valuables and documents, empty the fridge and oven if they are being cleaned inside, arrange parking and gate or building access for the crew, and tell the supervisor about delicate surfaces. Everything else is the crew's job. https://www.themells.ae/journal/move-out-cleaning-checklist-dubai/https://www.themells.ae/journal/move-out-cleaning-checklist-dubai/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTBefore handover, an empty rented home should be clean inside every cupboard and appliance, free of limescale in the bathrooms, with clean windows, tracks, balcony and floors, and with marks removed from walls and doors. Landlords and agents inspect these areas first, and a dated photo report helps settle any dispute about the deposit. https://www.themells.ae/journal/post-construction-cleaning-explained/https://www.themells.ae/journal/post-construction-cleaning-explained/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTPost construction cleaning removes what building work leaves behind: fine dust on every surface and inside every unit, cement film and grout haze on tiles, paint splashes, adhesive, silicone and protective film. It uses HEPA vacuums, scrapers and specialist chemistry in a set order, and it is slower and more technical than a normal deep clean. https://www.themells.ae/journal/how-to-prepare-for-carpet-and-sofa-cleaning/https://www.themells.ae/journal/how-to-prepare-for-carpet-and-sofa-cleaning/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTClear small items from the carpet and the sofa, vacuum up loose debris if you can, point out stains and tell the technician what caused them, keep pets and children out of the room, and plan for the fabric to dry for four to eight hours with the AC running. https://www.themells.ae/journal/villa-painting-cost-and-timeline-dubai/https://www.themells.ae/journal/villa-painting-cost-and-timeline-dubai/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTA villa interior usually takes four to six days with a team of four, and an apartment one to two days. The cost depends on wall and ceiling area, the condition of the surfaces, the paint system and the number of colour changes, and The MELLS confirms it in a written quotation after measuring the property. https://www.themells.ae/journal/how-to-choose-a-paint-finish/https://www.themells.ae/journal/how-to-choose-a-paint-finish/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTUse matt on ceilings and in low traffic rooms because it hides imperfections. Use eggshell or a washable matt in living rooms, bedrooms and corridors. Use satin in kitchens, bathrooms and children's rooms where walls are wiped often. Keep gloss and enamel for doors, frames and skirtings. https://www.themells.ae/journal/exterior-painting-dubai-climate/https://www.themells.ae/journal/exterior-painting-dubai-climate/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTWash the walls to remove dust, salt and chalking, repair cracks with a flexible filler, seal with an alkali resistant primer and apply two coats of a UV stable exterior paint. Paint between October and April, and avoid surfaces in direct midday sun. Near the sea, add rust treatment for metal and a system rated for coastal exposure. https://www.themells.ae/journal/cracks-in-walls-before-painting/https://www.themells.ae/journal/cracks-in-walls-before-painting/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTYes. Paint does not fill or hold a crack. Hairline cracks should be opened, filled with a flexible filler and sanded. Cracks at gypsum ceiling joints need tape and jointing compound. Wide, stepped or growing cracks should be checked by an engineer before any decoration. https://www.themells.ae/journal/painting-before-moving-out-dubai/https://www.themells.ae/journal/painting-before-moving-out-dubai/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTIt depends on your tenancy contract. Many contracts ask for the property to be returned in its original condition apart from normal wear and tear, and some state that the walls must be repainted. Read the clause, agree the expectation with the landlord or agent in writing, and repaint only what is required. https://www.themells.ae/journal/office-cleaning-checklist-dubai/https://www.themells.ae/journal/office-cleaning-checklist-dubai/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTAn office cleaning checklist should set out daily tasks for desks, floors, washrooms, pantry and bins, weekly tasks for glass, upholstery and high dusting, and periodic deep cleaning of carpets, chairs, AC grilles and hard floors. Each task needs a frequency and someone who signs it off. https://www.themells.ae/journal/ac-duct-cleaning-how-often-uae/https://www.themells.ae/journal/ac-duct-cleaning-how-often-uae/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTEvery 12 to 18 months for an occupied villa or apartment, and once a year if there are pets, smokers, allergy sufferers or construction nearby. Filters and grilles should be cleaned far more often, ideally every month in summer. https://www.themells.ae/journal/marble-care-during-cleaning/https://www.themells.ae/journal/marble-care-during-cleaning/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTNever use acidic or abrasive products on marble. Vinegar, lemon, limescale removers, toilet cleaners, bleach and scouring powders etch the surface and leave dull marks that only polishing can remove. Use a pH neutral stone cleaner and a soft pad or microfibre. https://www.themells.ae/journal/luxury-retail-boutique-cleaning-standards/https://www.themells.ae/journal/luxury-retail-boutique-cleaning-standards/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTLuxury boutiques are cleaned before opening or after closing under a mall work permit, by a small vetted crew that follows the brand's own care manual. The work focuses on glass, display fixtures, stone and metal finishes, fitting rooms and floors, and it ends with a photo report so the store manager can open with confidence. https://www.themells.ae/journal/pest-control-dubai-homes/https://www.themells.ae/journal/pest-control-dubai-homes/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTMost apartments need a general treatment two to four times a year, and most villas every three months because of the garden and drains. Treat before summer, when cockroaches and ants are most active, and again after it. Bed bugs, termites and rodents are treated when they are found, not on a schedule. https://www.themells.ae/journal/sofa-cleaning-how-often-dubai/https://www.themells.ae/journal/sofa-cleaning-how-often-dubai/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTVacuum a sofa every week and have it deep cleaned every 6 to 12 months. Homes with children, pets or dust allergy, or a sofa beside a balcony door, should shorten that to every 3 to 4 months. Leather is wiped weekly and conditioned two to four times a year, because air conditioning dries it out. https://www.themells.ae/journal/dust-mites-and-mattress-cleaning/https://www.themells.ae/journal/dust-mites-and-mattress-cleaning/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTDust mites cannot be cleared from a mattress for good, but their numbers and the allergen they leave can be cut sharply. Wash bedding weekly in hot water, fit zipped mite proof covers, vacuum the mattress monthly with a HEPA vacuum, keep the bedroom cool and dry, and have it deep cleaned once or twice a year. https://www.themells.ae/journal/curtain-cleaning-on-the-rail-or-taken-down/https://www.themells.ae/journal/curtain-cleaning-on-the-rail-or-taken-down/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTClean curtains on the rail when they are dusty but not stained, or when they are lined, interlined, blackout, very tall or motorised, since washing can shrink them and hanging them again is slow. Take them down when they are stained, smell of smoke or cooking, show mould, or are plain washable sheers. https://www.themells.ae/journal/carpet-cleaning-methods-compared/https://www.themells.ae/journal/carpet-cleaning-methods-compared/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTHot water extraction, usually called steam cleaning, gives the deepest clean for most fitted carpets because it rinses soil out of the pile. Low moisture and dry compound cleaning suit offices and rooms that must be walked on within the hour. Shampoo lifts surface soil but leaves residue unless it is rinsed out. https://www.themells.ae/journal/silk-and-wool-rug-care/https://www.themells.ae/journal/silk-and-wool-rug-care/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTVacuum a wool rug weekly with suction only, turn it end to end every six months, keep it out of direct sun and blot spills at once with cool water. Silk needs gentler handling: light vacuuming, no rubbing and no wet cleaning at home. Have either washed by a rug specialist every one to three years, depending on use. https://www.themells.ae/journal/kitchen-deep-cleaning-checklist/https://www.themells.ae/journal/kitchen-deep-cleaning-checklist/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTA kitchen deep clean covers what daily wiping misses: hood filters and fan housing, the oven interior, behind and under appliances, the inside of every cabinet and drawer, fridge seals and drip tray, grout, the sink waste and limescale on taps. Work from the top down, degrease first, descale second and mop last. https://www.themells.ae/journal/limescale-in-dubai-bathrooms/https://www.themells.ae/journal/limescale-in-dubai-bathrooms/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTLimescale is the mineral left behind when hard water dries on a surface. Warm supply water, storage tanks and heaters make it form quickly in Dubai. A mild acid such as white vinegar or citric acid dissolves it on chrome, glass and ceramic. Never use acid on marble or other natural stone, because it etches the polish. https://www.themells.ae/journal/how-often-to-clean-windows-dubai/https://www.themells.ae/journal/how-often-to-clean-windows-dubai/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTMost homes in Dubai need the outside of the glass cleaned every 4 to 8 weeks and the inside every 2 to 3 months. Homes beside the sea, open desert, a main road or a building site need the outside done every 2 to 4 weeks. All windows are worth cleaning again after a sandstorm or a day of rain. https://www.themells.ae/journal/holiday-home-turnover-checklist/https://www.themells.ae/journal/holiday-home-turnover-checklist/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTA turnover covers fresh linen and towels, cleaning and disinfection of bathrooms and kitchen, dusting, floors and the balcony, a check that the AC, lights, wifi and appliances work, a restock of consumables, and a report with photographs of damage and lost property. Finish with a walk through in the order a guest would. https://www.themells.ae/journal/after-party-cleaning-checklist/https://www.themells.ae/journal/after-party-cleaning-checklist/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTStart with safety and smells: collect broken glass and bottles, air the house while it is cool, and bag food waste before the heat reaches it. Then blot spills on carpet, sofas and stone, run the dishwasher, wipe surfaces from the top down and mop last. Wine and citrus on marble should be wiped up at once. https://www.themells.ae/journal/garage-floor-oil-stains/https://www.themells.ae/journal/garage-floor-oil-stains/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTSoak up fresh oil with cat litter or sawdust, sweep it away, then scrub the mark with an alkaline degreaser and a stiff brush and rinse with hot water. Old stains that have sunk into concrete need a poultice or a hot pressure wash, often more than once. Epoxy, tile and stone floors need gentler products. https://www.themells.ae/journal/what-steam-cleaning-can-and-cannot-do/https://www.themells.ae/journal/what-steam-cleaning-can-and-cannot-do/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTSteam softens grease, lifts soil from grout and sealed hard surfaces, and kills most bacteria and dust mites it reaches when held close for long enough, with no chemical residue. It does not dissolve limescale or heavy carbon, and it can damage wood floors, waxed furniture, silk, velvet, leather and polished marble. https://www.themells.ae/journal/cleaning-sanitising-disinfecting-difference/https://www.themells.ae/journal/cleaning-sanitising-disinfecting-difference/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTCleaning lifts dirt, grease and most germs off a surface with detergent and water. Sanitising reduces the bacteria that remain to a low level, mainly on surfaces that touch food. Disinfecting uses a chemical to kill most bacteria and viruses, and it only works on a clean surface kept wet for the contact time on the label. https://www.themells.ae/journal/leather-sofa-care-dubai-climate/https://www.themells.ae/journal/leather-sofa-care-dubai-climate/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTDust a leather sofa weekly with a dry microfibre cloth, wipe it monthly with a cloth dampened in filtered water, and condition it every three to six months, because constant air conditioning and strong sun dry leather out. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from the AC outlet, and blot spills at once without rubbing. https://www.themells.ae/journal/walk-in-closet-care-dubai/https://www.themells.ae/journal/walk-in-closet-care-dubai/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTKeep a walk in closet dry and aired: leave the AC on, keep bathroom steam out and store only clean, fully dry clothes. Vacuum the floor weekly, wipe shelves every two weeks, empty and wipe each section twice a year, and use breathable covers in place of plastic. Mould, moths and musty smells all start with trapped humidity. https://www.themells.ae/journal/glass-balustrade-cleaning-guide/https://www.themells.ae/journal/glass-balustrade-cleaning-guide/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTBrush or rinse the dust off first, wash the glass with a few drops of washing up liquid in water, pull it dry with a squeegee and wipe the edges with a lint free cloth. Work early or late, never in direct sun, and never let tap water dry on the glass, because it leaves limescale spots. Do not lean over to reach the outer face. https://www.themells.ae/journal/outdoor-furniture-care-dubai/https://www.themells.ae/journal/outdoor-furniture-care-dubai/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTBrush or rinse dust off outdoor furniture every week, wash it monthly with mild soap and a soft brush, and dry it before covering. Keep cushions dry and stored when not in use, treat teak once or twice a year, and rinse metal frames near the sea. Over summer, clean everything and move it under cover or into breathable covers. https://www.themells.ae/journal/apartment-deep-cleaning-checklist/https://www.themells.ae/journal/apartment-deep-cleaning-checklist/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTAn apartment deep clean works from the top of each room to the floor and covers what a weekly clean skips: inside cupboards, ovens and fridges, behind and under furniture, AC grilles, limescale on taps and shower glass, grout, sliding door tracks and the balcony. Kitchens and bathrooms take the most time, and floors are always done last. https://www.themells.ae/journal/closing-a-villa-for-summer/https://www.themells.ae/journal/closing-a-villa-for-summer/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTBefore closing a Dubai villa for the summer, service the AC and leave it running in the mid twenties, close the water supply to the house, switch off the water heaters, empty the fridge and bins, top up every drain trap, treat for pests and deep clean. Then have someone visit every week or two to run the taps and check for leaks and mould. https://www.themells.ae/journal/home-cinema-and-acoustic-panel-care/https://www.themells.ae/journal/home-cinema-and-acoustic-panel-care/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTClean fabric acoustic panels dry: vacuum them on low suction through a soft brush head and never wet or scrub them. Dust the projector vents and equipment rack, clean the lens with a blower and lens cloth only, and leave the screen alone apart from very light dry dusting. Keep the AC running, because a sealed dark room turns musty quickly. https://www.themells.ae/journal/oven-self-clean-or-professional-clean/https://www.themells.ae/journal/oven-self-clean-or-professional-clean/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTA pyrolytic self clean cycle burns light soil inside the oven cavity to ash and is fine for regular upkeep. It does not clean the glass between the door panes, the racks, the seal, the fan cover or the hob and hood, and it smokes badly on heavy grease. An oven with thick carbon or a greasy door needs cleaning by hand, usually by a professional. https://www.themells.ae/journal/floor-care-by-material/https://www.themells.ae/journal/floor-care-by-material/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMTRemove sand daily with a dust mop or vacuum on every floor. Mop porcelain tile with a neutral or mildly alkaline cleaner. Use only pH neutral stone cleaner on marble and never acid. Clean wood with a well wrung damp mop and no steam. Wash vinyl with a neutral cleaner and keep rubber backed mats and strong sun off it.