The MELLS Journal
Property care guides for Dubai homes and businesses, page 7
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.
A deep cleaning programme for hotels
A hotel deep cleaning programme takes rooms and public areas out of service in a planned rotation, a few at a time, so every space gets a full clean on a fixed…
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Balcony cleaning and pigeon mess
Vacuum or sweep the dry sand first, then mop from a bucket so no water runs off the edge.
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Water tank types and how each is cleaned
Dubai properties use GRP panel tanks, concrete ground tanks and plastic roof tanks.
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Why is my AC leaking water?
An AC leaks water when the condensate cannot drain away. The usual causes are a blocked drain line, a full or cracked drain pan, a coil that has iced over…
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Villa deep cleaning checklist, floor by floor
Deep clean a villa from the top down and from the back of each room to its door: roof and terraces first, then the upper floor, stairs, ground floor, kitchen…
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Carpet care between professional cleans
Vacuum slowly two or three times a week, and daily at entrances, because fine sand cuts carpet fibre from below.
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How often should a villa be repainted in Dubai?
As a general guide, repaint the outside of a Dubai villa every three to five years, starting with the walls that face the afternoon sun and the boundary walls.
5 min readPainting a home while you are living in it
Yes, a home can be painted while you live in it. The work is done one zone at a time, so bedrooms, a bathroom and the kitchen always stay in use.
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Damp patches and peeling paint: finding the cause
Paint peels where water is getting behind it. The position of the patch points to the cause: low on a ground floor wall suggests moisture from the ground…
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Limewash, Venetian plaster or paint?
Choose paint for most rooms: it is quick, washable and easy to touch up.
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Choosing paint colours for Dubai light
Dubai light is strong and warm, so colours look paler and more yellow on the wall than on a card.
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Curtain steam cleaning explained
Curtain steam cleaning treats the fabric while it hangs. The curtain is vacuumed dry, then a hand tool passes low moisture steam through the cloth and draws…
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