The MELLS Journal
Property care guides for Dubai homes and businesses, page 2
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.
Painting before moving out of a rented home in Dubai
It 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…
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Office cleaning checklist for Dubai workplaces
An office cleaning checklist should set out daily tasks for desks, floors, washrooms, pantry and bins, weekly tasks for glass, upholstery and high dusting…
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How often should AC ducts be cleaned in the UAE?
Every 12 to 18 months for an occupied villa or apartment, and once a year if there are pets, smokers, allergy sufferers or construction nearby.
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Marble floors: what must never be used to clean them
Never use acidic or abrasive products on marble. Vinegar, lemon, limescale removers, toilet cleaners, bleach and scouring powders etch the surface and leave…
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Cleaning standards for luxury boutiques in Dubai malls
Luxury 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.
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Pest control in Dubai homes: what to treat and when
Most apartments need a general treatment two to four times a year, and most villas every three months because of the garden and drains.
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How often should a sofa be cleaned in Dubai?
Vacuum a sofa every week and have it deep cleaned every 6 to 12 months.
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Dust mites and mattress cleaning in Dubai homes
Dust mites cannot be cleared from a mattress for good, but their numbers and the allergen they leave can be cut sharply.
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Curtain cleaning: on the rail or taken down?
Clean 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…
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Carpet shampoo, steam or dry cleaning: which one?
Hot water extraction, usually called steam cleaning, gives the deepest clean for most fitted carpets because it rinses soil out of the pile.
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Caring for silk and wool rugs in Dubai
Vacuum 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.
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Kitchen deep cleaning checklist for Dubai homes
A 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…
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