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Cleaning guides & advice
Useful, locally relevant advice for keeping Abu Dhabi homes and offices cleaner, safer and easier to maintain. Each guide is written by the team that does the work: what a service covers, what it costs, how to prepare and when to book, so you can decide without guessing.

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Home cleaning

Home cleaning · 20 min read · 8 October 2026
How Often Should a Home in Abu Dhabi Be Cleaned? A Weekly, Monthly and Seasonal Plan
A working schedule for Abu Dhabi homes: what to do daily, weekly, monthly and each season, and what weekly, fortnightly and monthly visits cost.
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Deep cleaning · 18 min read · 15 September 2026
The Complete Guide to Deep Cleaning Your Abu Dhabi Home
Everything Abu Dhabi residents need to know about deep cleaning — what it covers, when to book, how much it costs, what to expect on the day, and how to get the most out of a professional visit.
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Cleaning guides · 6 min read · 22 June 2026
Regular Cleaning vs Deep Cleaning: What Does Your Home Need?
A practical Abu Dhabi guide to choosing the right cleaning level, setting expectations, and avoiding an undersized booking.
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Apartment care · 7 min read · 18 June 2026
A Practical Apartment Cleaning Checklist for Abu Dhabi Homes
Room-by-room priorities for keeping an apartment fresh despite dust, balconies, busy schedules, and shared building spaces.
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Villa care · 5 min read · 12 June 2026
How to Prepare Your Villa for a Professional Cleaning Visit
A little preparation helps a cleaning team spend more time cleaning and less time moving personal items around a large home.
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Moving guides · 7 min read · 23 June 2026
Move-In and Move-Out Cleaning Checklist for Abu Dhabi
A practical handover checklist for empty apartments and villas, including access, utilities, cabinets, appliances, floors, and final inspection.
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Home cleaning · 18 min read · 8 October 2026
How to Choose a Cleaning Company in Abu Dhabi: Licence, Insurance, Reviews and Questions to Ask
Six checks before a cleaning company enters your home in Abu Dhabi: the licence, the insurance, the price in writing, the reviews and the questions to ask.
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Home cleaning · 18 min read · 8 October 2026
Full-Time Maid or Hourly Cleaner in Abu Dhabi? Cost, Paperwork and Flexibility Compared
A full-time maid or a cleaner by the hour? What each one does, what the law asks of an employer, what hourly visits cost, and how to decide.
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Home cleaning · 21 min read · 8 October 2026
Part-Time Maid Monthly Packages in Abu Dhabi: What You Really Pay Per Visit, and Which Offers Apply
What a month of part-time maid help costs in Abu Dhabi, visit by visit or on our monthly package of full days: discounts, five-visit months and materials.
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Home cleaning · 20 min read · 8 October 2026
Back From Summer Travel: How to Reopen and Clean a Home That Was Closed for Weeks
The order to reopen a home closed over the summer: power, AC, water, drains and fridge first, then dust, kitchen, bathrooms and floors, and who to call.
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Home cleaning · 18 min read · 8 October 2026
How to Degrease a Kitchen: Hood, Hob, Cabinets and the Wall Behind the Cooker
How to remove old grease from the hood, filters, hob, cabinets and the wall behind the cooker: the order, the right product for each surface, and the limits.
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Home cleaning · 18 min read · 8 October 2026
After-Builders Cleaning: What the First Clean of a New or Renovated Home Involves
What the first clean after builders involves: lifting fine dust, taking off film, paint and cement safely, the AC, the glass, timing and cost.
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Home cleaning · 23 min read · 8 October 2026
Office Cleaning Schedule: Daily, Weekly and Monthly Tasks, and How After-Hours Visits Work
What an office needs cleaned every day, every week and every month, zone by zone, and how early-morning and evening visits work in Abu Dhabi.
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Home cleaning · 21 min read · 8 October 2026
Marble Floors: Cleaning, Polishing or Crystallising? What Your Floor Actually Needs
How to tell whether a dull marble floor needs cleaning, polishing or crystallising, what each process does, and what never to use on marble.
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Home cleaning · 16 min read · 8 October 2026
Who Comes to Your Home? What IHR Publishes About Its Cleaners, and What to Ask About Vetting
Who IHR sends to your home, what we publish on training, supervision and re-cleans, what is not published yet, and the questions to ask any company.
Read moreHome cleaning · 16 min read · 8 October 2026
Same-Day Cleaning in Abu Dhabi: How Late You Can Book and What to Expect
How same-day cleaning works in Abu Dhabi: the notice needed, the latest start for each visit length, what it costs and how to be ready when the team arrives.
Read moreHome cleaning · 18 min read · 8 October 2026
How to Clean an Apartment Balcony in Abu Dhabi: Dust, Door Tracks, Glass and the Drain
A step-by-step way to clean an apartment balcony in Abu Dhabi: dry dust first, then the door track, rail, glass, floor and drain, using very little water.
Read moreHome cleaning · 20 min read · 8 October 2026
Cleaning a Majlis: Floor Seating, Carpets, Curtains and Bukhoor Residue Before Guests Arrive
How to clean a majlis before guests: the order of work, floor seating and sofas, carpets, curtains, the chandelier, bukhoor residue and what it costs.
Read moreHome cleaning · 15 min read · 8 October 2026
Pre-Ramadan and Eid Cleaning Checklist for Abu Dhabi Homes
A four-week plan for cleaning before Ramadan and Eid: what to do in which week, the room-by-room list, what to book ahead and what a deep clean costs.
Read moreHome cleaning · 18 min read · 8 October 2026
Bathroom Deep Cleaning: Limescale, Grout and Mould — What Works and What Damages Tiles
Which products remove limescale, soap film, dirty grout and mould in a bathroom, which surfaces they damage, and when to regrout or reseal instead.
Read moreHome cleaning · 19 min read · 8 October 2026
Move-In Clean, Deep Clean or Post-Construction Clean: Which One Does Your New Home Need?
A ten-minute walk-round that shows whether a new home in Abu Dhabi needs a move-in clean, a deep clean or a post-construction clean, with costs.
Read moreHome cleaning · 19 min read · 8 October 2026
Move-Out Cleaning and Your Deposit: What Landlords and Agents Check at Handover
Where landlords and agents look when you hand back a home in Abu Dhabi, what cleaning can fix, what needs repair or paint, and how to time it all.
Read moreHome cleaning · 17 min read · 8 October 2026
Holiday-Home Turnover Cleaning in Abu Dhabi: A Between-Guests Checklist for Hosts
A between-guests checklist for holiday homes in Abu Dhabi: the order of the work, fitting a clean into the changeover gap, and what hosts arrange.
Read moreHome cleaning · 18 min read · 8 October 2026
Ceramic, Porcelain, Vinyl or Wood: How Each Floor Should Be Cleaned, and Why Marble Is Different
The right way to clean ceramic, porcelain, vinyl, wood and laminate floors, what a tile deep clean involves, and why marble needs different care.
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Fabric care

Fabric care · 19 min read · 8 October 2026
How Often Should Sofas, Carpets, Mattresses and Curtains Be Cleaned in Abu Dhabi?
A practical schedule for Abu Dhabi homes: how often to have sofas, carpets, mattresses and curtains cleaned, what shortens the interval and when to book.
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Fabric care · 17 min read · 8 October 2026
Cleaning a Carpet at Home Between Professional Washes: Vacuuming, Spills and Sand
How to look after a carpet at home between professional washes: how to vacuum, keep sand out, deal with each kind of spill, and what never to do.
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Fabric care · 20 min read · 8 October 2026
Mattress Cleaning at Home: Sweat Stains, Dust and How Often to Have It Done
What you can safely do to a mattress yourself, how to treat sweat, urine and blood marks, why it must dry fully, and when a professional clean is due.
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Fabric care · 16 min read · 8 October 2026
On-Site Curtain Cleaning: Steam or Take-Down Washing for Sheer, Lined and Blackout Curtains
Steaming curtains on the rail and taking them down to wash do different jobs. What each suits, fabric by fabric, and what to tell the company first.
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Fabric care · 6 min read · 5 June 2026
Sofa and Carpet Cleaning: What to Know Before Booking
Fabric type, stain history, ventilation, and drying time all affect the safest cleaning method and the final result.
Read moreFabric care · 17 min read · 8 October 2026
Sofa, Carpet, Mattress and Curtain Cleaning Prices in Abu Dhabi: The Price List Explained
What sofa, carpet, mattress and curtain cleaning costs in Abu Dhabi: the price per seat, square metre, mattress and panel, with worked examples.
Read moreFabric care · 17 min read · 8 October 2026
Shampoo, Steam or Dry Cleaning? Which Method Suits Which Sofa and Carpet
Shampoo, steam, hot-water extraction and dry cleaning explained: what each does, which sofa fabrics and carpets it suits, and what to ask before booking.
Read moreFabric care · 17 min read · 8 October 2026
Cleaning a Sofa at Home: What You Can Safely Do Yourself and Where to Stop
How to clean a fabric sofa at home without damaging it: care codes, patch tests, blotting spills, what sets a stain, and when to call a professional.
Read moreFabric care · 22 min read · 8 October 2026
Pets at Home: Hair, Odour and Urine Accidents on Sofas and Carpets
What to do about pet hair, odour and urine on sofas and carpets: first aid that does not set the stain, and how to tell when the padding is affected.
Read moreFabric care · 17 min read · 8 October 2026
Persian and Handmade Rugs: Why They Need a Different Wash and What to Ask First
Why Persian and handmade rugs cannot be washed like fitted carpet, how a proper rug wash works, and what to ask any cleaner before handing one over.
Read moreFabric care · 16 min read · 8 October 2026
Dust Mites or Bed Bugs? How to Tell the Difference and Who to Call
Dust mites cannot be seen and do not bite. Bed bugs can be seen and do. How to tell which you have, and whether it needs a cleaner or pest control.
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AC and air quality

AC and air quality · 20 min read · 8 October 2026
AC Cleaning, AC Servicing and Duct Cleaning: What Each One Is and When You Need It
AC cleaning washes the unit, servicing checks that it works properly and duct cleaning clears the air's route. How to tell which one your home needs.
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AC and air quality · 17 min read · 8 October 2026
AC Cleaning and Duct Cleaning Prices in Abu Dhabi: Split-Unit Wash, Servicing and Ducts Compared
The four published AC prices, the sums for typical homes, what lifts a duct-cleaning price above its starting figure, and how a repair is priced.
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AC and air quality · 17 min read · 8 October 2026
How Often Should a Home's AC Ducts Be Cleaned in Abu Dhabi? Signs It Is Time
No single interval suits every home. Why ducts fill at different rates in Abu Dhabi, the signs that it is time, and a five-minute check you can do.
Read moreAC and air quality · 20 min read · 8 October 2026
Musty Smell or Black Spots on AC Vents: What It Means and Who to Call
What a musty AC smell and dark marks around the vents usually are, the checks you can safely make yourself, and which trade to call for each cause.
Read moreAC and air quality · 18 min read · 8 October 2026
AC Gas Refill: When an AC Really Needs Gas and When It Doesn't
An AC does not use up its gas. What low refrigerant really means, the commoner faults mistaken for it, and what to ask before you pay for a refill.
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AC Not Cooling? Safe Checks to Make Before You Call a Technician
The checks you can make without tools when an AC stops cooling, the signs that mean switch it off at once, and what to tell the technician when you call.
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Pest control
Pest control · 18 min read · 8 October 2026
Pest Control Prices in Abu Dhabi: What a Treatment Costs and What Changes the Price
Our pest control prices by home size, the six things that move a quote up or down, what the price should include and how it is confirmed before any work.
Read morePest control · 18 min read · 8 October 2026
Bed Bugs in Abu Dhabi: How to Confirm Them, What Treatment Involves and How to Prepare
How to check a bed properly, tell bed bug bites from mosquito bites, deal with luggage after a trip, and prepare your rooms for a professional treatment.
Read morePest control · 15 min read · 8 October 2026
Do Bed Bug Sprays Work? What Shop-Bought Sprays Can and Cannot Do
A shop-bought spray kills the bed bugs it lands on and little else. Why sprays fall short, what does kill bed bugs, the safety limits and when to call.
Read morePest control · 21 min read · 8 October 2026
Cleaning After Pest Control: When to Mop, What to Wipe and What to Leave Alone
What to wipe after a pest treatment, what to leave untouched, the order to clean in, and how to time a kitchen or deep clean around the technician's visit.
Read morePest control · 20 min read · 8 October 2026
Pest Control With Children and Pets at Home: How to Prepare and How Long to Stay Out
How to prepare a home with babies, cats, dogs, birds or a fish tank for a pest treatment, what to tell the company, and who decides when you can go back.
Read morePest control · 20 min read · 8 October 2026
Cockroaches in Abu Dhabi Kitchens: Why They Come Back and What a Proper Treatment Involves
Why cockroaches return to Abu Dhabi kitchens, how to tell the two kinds apart, what inspection, bait and follow-up involve, and the cleaning that makes it last.
Read morePest control · 22 min read · 8 October 2026
Rats and Mice: Signs to Look For and What Rodent Control Involves
How to read the signs of rats and mice at home, why they come in, how to clean up safely and what a professional rodent control visit should include.
Read morePest control · 19 min read · 8 October 2026
Termites in Abu Dhabi Villas: Signs in Wood and Walls and What to Do Next
How to recognise termites in a villa's door frames, skirting and walls, tell them from ants, avoid the usual mistakes and choose a specialist to treat them.
Read morePest control · 15 min read · 8 October 2026
Municipal Pest Control or a Private Company in Abu Dhabi: Who Handles What?
Who runs public pest control in Abu Dhabi, how to request it through the official channels, what it leaves to a private company and how to choose one safely.
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Plumbing and water

Plumbing and water · 20 min read · 8 October 2026
Blocked Drain or Slow Sink: Do Drain Cleaners Work, and When Should You Call a Plumber?
What drain cleaners can and cannot clear, why they are a hazard in a fully blocked drain, the safe steps to try first and when the job needs a plumber.
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Plumbing and water · 17 min read · 8 October 2026
Hidden Water Leak: Signs to Look For and How a Leak Is Found
The signs of a hidden water leak, a meter test you can do yourself, where leaks usually are and how a plumber traces one before any wall is opened.
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Plumbing and water · 19 min read · 8 October 2026
Water Tank Cleaning: How Often, What the Process Is and What Residents Should Do on the Day
How often a villa or building water tank should be cleaned in Abu Dhabi, what cleaning and disinfection involve, and what residents do before and after.
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Plumbing and water · 23 min read · 8 October 2026
Restaurant Kitchen Cleaning in Abu Dhabi: A Schedule for the Hood, Floor Drains and Grease Trap
A shift, daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedule for a restaurant kitchen in Abu Dhabi, how a grease trap works, and which jobs need a specialist.
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Plumbing and water · 19 min read · 8 October 2026
Clean It or Redo It? When Grout and Bathroom Silicone Need Replacing, Not Scrubbing
How to tell stained grout from failed grout and dirty silicone from mouldy silicone, what regrouting and resealing involve, and when it is a leak.
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Plumbing and water · 18 min read · 8 October 2026
Bad Smell From a Bathroom Floor Drain: Causes and Fixes
Why a bathroom floor drain smells: a dried-out trap, slime in the drain, a seal that will not hold or a venting fault. What to fix yourself and when to call.
Read morePlumbing and water · 15 min read · 8 October 2026
Leak or Burst Pipe: What to Do in the First Ten Minutes
A burst pipe or a leak at home: the steps for the first ten minutes, in order, from closing the valve and making electrics safe to calling a plumber.
Read morePlumbing and water · 22 min read · 8 October 2026
Water Heater Not Heating or Leaking: Repair or Replace?
Why a storage water heater stops heating, trips the breaker or leaks, which checks are safe to make yourself, and how to choose between a repair and a new unit.
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Repairs and trades

Repairs and trades · 23 min read · 8 October 2026
Home Maintenance Checklist for Abu Dhabi: What to Check Each Season and Who to Call
A season-by-season maintenance calendar for Abu Dhabi homes: what to check before, during and after summer, what is safe to do yourself and who to call.
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Repairs and trades · 23 min read · 8 October 2026
Tripping Breakers, Flickering Lights and Warm Sockets: When to Call an Electrician
What a tripping breaker, flickering lights or a warm socket usually mean, the few checks that are safe to make yourself and when to call an electrician.
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Repairs and trades · 22 min read · 8 October 2026
Choosing House Paint for an Abu Dhabi Home: Finishes, Washable Paint and Humid Rooms
How to choose house paint for an Abu Dhabi home: matt, silk and satin finishes, washable emulsions, paints for bathrooms and kitchens, primers and colour.
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Repairs and trades · 21 min read · 8 October 2026
Water Stain on the Ceiling or Peeling Paint: Leak, Gypsum or Waterproof Wall Paint First?
A water stain or peeling paint is fixed in one order: source, drying, board, stain-blocking primer, then paint. Waterproof wall paint is not a shortcut.
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Repairs and trades · 17 min read · 8 October 2026
Locked Out of Your Home in Abu Dhabi: What to Do and What a Locksmith Will Ask For
Locked out of your home in Abu Dhabi: who may hold a spare key, when it is an emergency, what a locksmith asks for and how the door is opened.
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Repairs and trades · 21 min read · 8 October 2026
Washing Machine Won't Drain or Spin? What You Can Check Yourself First
The safe checks for a washing machine that won't drain or spin: settings, load, drain hose and pump filter, and the signs that mean unplug it and call.
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Repairs and trades · 20 min read · 8 October 2026
How to Get an Accurate Quote for Electrical Work, Plumbing and Repairs: What to Send
What to send for an accurate repair quote: the photos, measurements and details an electrician, plumber, painter or AC technician needs, trade by trade.
Read moreRepairs and trades · 20 min read · 8 October 2026
Moving In Checklist for Abu Dhabi Homes: Tank, AC, Drains, Locks, Sockets and Pests to Check First
A maintenance checklist for a new home in Abu Dhabi: what to test in the tank, AC, drains, locks, sockets and for pests before the furniture arrives.
Read moreRepairs and trades · 16 min read · 8 October 2026
AC Service Contract or Pay Per Visit? Annual Maintenance for AC, Pest Control and Pools Compared
How to choose between an annual maintenance contract and single visits for AC, pest control and a pool: what contracts cover, what they leave out, the sum.
Read moreRepairs and trades · 18 min read · 8 October 2026
What Does a Handyman Do? Jobs for a Handyman and Jobs That Need a Licensed Trade
What a handyman does around a home, the jobs that belong to a licensed electrician, plumber or other trade, and three questions that tell you which is which.
Read moreRepairs and trades · 20 min read · 8 October 2026
TV Wall Mounting and Drilling: Wall Types, Hidden Cables and What to Check First
What to check before a TV goes on the wall: the wall type, hidden cables and pipes, the bracket and weight, viewing height and your building's rules.
Read moreRepairs and trades · 23 min read · 8 October 2026
Adding a Socket or Moving a Light: What Small Electrical Jobs Involve
What adding a socket or moving a light involves: where the supply comes from, trunking or a chased wall, new circuits, wet rooms and what to send for a quote.
Read moreRepairs and trades · 22 min read · 8 October 2026
Apartment Painting and Villa Repaints: How Long It Takes and How to Prepare the Rooms
How long apartment painting or a villa repaint takes, the stages a painter works through, how to prepare each room, and how to air and clean the home after.
Read moreRepairs and trades · 19 min read · 8 October 2026
Flat-Pack Furniture Assembly Time: How Long It Takes and What to Have Ready
How long flat-pack furniture assembly takes by type of item, what to have ready in the room, why tall units are fixed to the wall and what slows the job.
Read moreRepairs and trades · 22 min read · 8 October 2026
Sticking Doors, Loose Hinges and Sagging Cabinet Doors: What You Can Fix Yourself and When to Call a Carpenter
Why doors stick and cabinet doors sag, the three adjustments you can safely make with a screwdriver, and when a hinge, door or swollen panel needs a carpenter.
Read moreRepairs and trades · 17 min read · 8 October 2026
Moving Into a New Home: Change the Locks or Just the Cylinder?
Moving into a new home in Abu Dhabi: when a new cylinder is enough, when the whole lock should go, and what a tenant should ask the landlord first.
Read moreRepairs and trades · 22 min read · 8 October 2026
Fridge Not Cooling: Simple Checks and When It Needs a Repair
Safe checks for a fridge that is not cooling: power, settings, door seals, airflow, dusty coils and frost, plus what to do about the food inside it.
Read moreRepairs and trades · 19 min read · 8 October 2026
Repair or Replace? A Practical Rule for Washing Machines, Fridges and Ovens
How to decide whether a washing machine, fridge or oven is worth repairing: the kind of fault, its age, parts, the quote against a new one and who owns it.
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Pool and garden

Pool and garden · 21 min read · 8 October 2026
Villa Pool Care in an Abu Dhabi Summer: The Weekly Routine and What a Pool Service Does
What a villa pool needs each week in an Abu Dhabi summer: circulation, skimming, brushing, filter care and water balance, and what a pool service visit does.
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Pool and garden · 19 min read · 8 October 2026
Garden Care in Abu Dhabi: What to Do in Summer and What to Do in Winter
A season-by-season guide to a villa garden in Abu Dhabi: watering and irrigation checks in summer, planting and pruning in the cooler months, and pests.
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Specialist cleaning

Specialist cleaning · 21 min read · 8 October 2026
Getting a Villa Ready for Outdoor Season: A Checklist for Windows, Facade, Driveway, Garden and Pool
A villa exterior checklist for Abu Dhabi's cooler months: the order to do the garden, walls, driveway, windows and pool in, and what each job involves.
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Specialist cleaning · 17 min read · 8 October 2026
Streak-Free Windows: What Professionals Use and What to Avoid on Tinted or Coated Glass
What professional window cleaners put in the bucket, how the squeegee method works step by step, and what must never touch tinted film or coated glass.
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Specialist cleaning · 17 min read · 8 October 2026
High Windows, Facades and Chandeliers: What a Cleaning Team Can Safely Reach and What It Cannot
Which windows, walls and chandeliers a cleaning team can reach from inside, a balcony or a step ladder, which it cannot, and who cleans the rest.
Read moreSpecialist cleaning · 14 min read · 8 October 2026
Why Sea-Facing Windows and Balcony Glass Get Dirty So Fast, and How Often to Clean Them
Salt spray, humidity and dust put a film on sea-facing glass within weeks. Why it forms, how often to clean each surface, and what stops it setting.
Read moreSpecialist cleaning · 23 min read · 8 October 2026
How to Clean Blinds and Shutters Without Damaging Them
How to clean each kind of blind and shutter: what to dust dry, what takes a damp cloth, what must never be soaked, and how to keep cords and motors safe.
Read moreSpecialist cleaning · 22 min read · 8 October 2026
Villa Exterior Looking Tired? Facade Cleaning, Pressure Washing or Repainting Compared
How to tell if a tired villa wall needs a gentle wash, pressure washing or new paint: what each stain is, what removes it and what only repair fixes.
Read moreSpecialist cleaning · 19 min read · 8 October 2026
Pressure Washing a Driveway or Yard: Oil Stains, Sand and Surfaces You Should Not Blast
What pressure washing removes from a driveway or yard, how oil stains are treated, how to keep the sand in block paving, and what should never be blasted.
Read moreSpecialist cleaning · 19 min read · 8 October 2026
How to Clean a Crystal Chandelier Safely, and When Not to Try
How to clean a crystal chandelier at home: power off, dust first, the two-glove method, taking crystals down, and the fittings you should leave alone.
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Spa and wellness

Spa and wellness · 17 min read · 8 October 2026
Which Massage Should You Book? Swedish, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy and Reflexology Compared
Swedish, relaxation, deep tissue, aromatherapy and reflexology compared: what each one is, how it feels, who it tends to suit and how to choose.
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Spa and wellness · 14 min read · 8 October 2026
30, 60 or 90 Minutes: How Long Should a Massage Be?
What fits into a 30, 60 or 90-minute massage, which length suits which aim, what each costs and how much time to keep free for a session at home.
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Spa and wellness · 18 min read · 8 October 2026
Is Deep Tissue Massage Supposed to Hurt? Pressure, Soreness and Aftercare
How strong a deep tissue massage should feel, where firm pressure ends and pain begins, what soreness is normal the next day and how to look after it.
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Spa and wellness · 16 min read · 8 October 2026
Foot Massage or Reflexology: What Is the Difference?
Foot massage and reflexology compared: how each is done, how it feels, what reflexology's chart of points is and is not, and which to ask for at home.
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Spa and wellness · 18 min read · 8 October 2026
Choosing an Aromatherapy Oil: Lavender, Eucalyptus or Chamomile?
How to choose between lavender, eucalyptus and chamomile for an aromatherapy massage: what each smells like, who it suits and when to ask for no scent.
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Spa and wellness · 17 min read · 8 October 2026
Couples Massage at Home: How It Works and How Much Space You Need
How a couples massage works at home: two tables side by side, the floor space to clear, privacy, timing and what is published about the rate for two.
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Spa and wellness · 20 min read · 8 October 2026
Which Facial Suits Your Skin? Dry, Oily and Men's Skin Explained
How a spa facial is adjusted for dry, oily, sensitive and men's skin, what it cannot do, the allergy checks to ask for and when to see a dermatologist.
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Spa and wellness · 20 min read · 8 October 2026
Moroccan Bath at Home, Step by Step: What Happens and How to Prepare Your Bathroom
The four steps of a Moroccan bath at home, in order: steam, black soap, kessa glove and rinse. Plus how to get an ordinary bathroom and your skin ready.
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Spa and wellness · 14 min read · 8 October 2026
Home Massage in Abu Dhabi: How a Session Works, What to Prepare and What It Costs
What happens when a massage therapist comes to your home in Abu Dhabi: the room you need, how to prepare, the visit step by step and the published prices.
Read moreSpa and wellness · 15 min read · 8 October 2026
Male or Female Therapist? How Home Massage Is Arranged for Men, Women and Couples
How to ask for a male or female massage therapist for a home session in Abu Dhabi, what is confirmed at booking and how privacy is arranged at home.
Read moreSpa and wellness · 20 min read · 8 October 2026
Stiff Neck From Desk Work: What a 30-Minute Head and Shoulder Massage Can and Cannot Do
What a 30-minute head and shoulder massage does for a neck stiff from desk work, what it cannot do, the desk habits that matter and when to see a doctor.
Read moreSpa and wellness · 18 min read · 8 October 2026
Planning a Home Spa Day: Moroccan Bath, Facial and Massage in the Right Order
The right order for a spa day at home, and why: Moroccan bath or scrub first, massage second, facial last, with the time and the rooms each one needs.
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Pricing and booking
Pricing guides · 5 min read · 23 June 2026
Cleaning Materials Are Included: What the Team Brings to Every Visit
How IHR Dream Cleaning prices a visit by its length, from AED 60, with our standard materials and equipment included in every visit.
Read morePricing and booking · 20 min read · 8 October 2026
How to Compare Cleaning Quotes in Abu Dhabi: Why the Lowest Hourly Rate Is Not the Cheapest Visit
A low hourly rate can hide a minimum booking, added VAT, materials and fees. How to compare cleaning quotes in Abu Dhabi by the total for one visit.
Read morePricing and booking · 20 min read · 8 October 2026
How Many Cleaner-Hours Does Your Home Need, and What Will It Cost? Studio to Villa
The cleaners and hours a studio, an apartment or a villa needs for a regular or a deep clean in Abu Dhabi, with the price of each visit worked out.
Read morePricing and booking · 21 min read · 8 October 2026
Booking a Cleaner Online in Abu Dhabi: Website or App, Paying by Card and What Happens Next
What each step of booking a cleaner online in Abu Dhabi asks for, when you see the price, how card payment works and what happens once you send it.
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Areas
Areas · 19 min read · 8 October 2026
Booking a Cleaner in an Abu Dhabi Tower: Visitor Registration, Service Lifts and Parking
What to arrange before a cleaner visits an Abu Dhabi tower: visitor registration, keys, parking, the service lift and the notes that prevent a no-show.
Read moreAreas · 21 min read · 8 October 2026
After a Sandstorm: Cleaning a Villa on Abu Dhabi's Desert Edge, and What to Do First
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Questions we get asked
How much does home cleaning cost in Abu Dhabi?
AED 60 for 1 hour, AED 90 for 2 hours and AED 40 for each hour after that, with 20% off a visit of 4 hours or more, per cleaner, with our cleaning materials and equipment included. Every price already includes 5% VAT, so the figure you see is the figure you pay, with no travel or call-out charge added at the end. A 2-bedroom apartment cleaned by one cleaner for 4 hours is AED 136 after the 20% discount, materials included. The shortest visit depends on your area: One or two hours can be booked in Khalifa City, Shakhbout City, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Zayed City, Baniyas, Al Shawamekh, Al Raha Beach, Al Raha Gardens, Abu Dhabi Gate City, Shabiya, Al Muntazah and Rabdan. Everywhere else the shortest visit is 4 hours, and 6 hours in Al Wathba, Al Shahama, Al Rahba and Al Samha, which are further out. There is no travel fee. The price is identical on weekends, public holidays and same-day visits.
Is the price per cleaner or for the whole team?
Per cleaner. Each cleaner's visit is priced from the list by its length, so a team of 2 working 4 hours is 2 × AED 136 = AED 272, materials included. More cleaners finish sooner at the same price per hour; the 20% discount goes by the length of the visit, so it applies from 4 hours whether one cleaner comes or four. Most customers put two cleaners in a two-bedroom apartment so the home is done by lunchtime. You can book between 1 and 4 cleaners on a single visit.
What is the minimum booking?
It depends on the area. In Khalifa City, Shakhbout City, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Zayed City, Baniyas, Al Shawamekh, Al Raha Beach, Al Raha Gardens, Abu Dhabi Gate City, Shabiya, Al Muntazah and Rabdan one hour per cleaner can be booked, AED 60, or two hours for AED 90. Everywhere else the shortest visit is 4 hours (AED 136 with the 20% off), and 6 hours in Al Wathba, Al Shahama, Al Rahba and Al Samha (AED 200), where the team travels further. Deep cleaning and move-in or move-out cleaning need at least 2 cleaners for 3 hours each where short visits are accepted (AED 260), and for the area's shortest visit elsewhere, because those jobs cover the inside of cupboards, appliances, skirting boards and bathrooms in detail. The ceiling is 4 cleaners at up to 8 hours each in one visit.
What materials and equipment are included?
Cleaning liquids and sprays, a vacuum cleaner, a mop and bucket, a broom, microfibre cloths and rags, and a step ladder — everything a normal apartment or villa clean needs, carried in by the team. Tall ladders and scaffolding are not included, so exterior windows above ground level and facade work are quoted separately. All of this is part of the visit price, with nothing added per hour.
Can I use my own cleaning products?
You do not need to prepare anything: the team brings the full kit to every visit. If you prefer a particular product for a delicate surface such as marble or wood, tell us in advance and the team uses it on that surface only. The price is the same either way.
Is there a travel fee?
No. There is no travel fee anywhere we work in Abu Dhabi; instead, the shortest visit depends on how far the team travels. One or two hours can be booked in Khalifa City, Shakhbout City, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Zayed City, Baniyas, Al Shawamekh, Al Raha Beach, Al Raha Gardens, Abu Dhabi Gate City, Shabiya, Al Muntazah and Rabdan. Everywhere else the shortest visit is 4 hours, and 6 hours in Al Wathba, Al Shahama, Al Rahba and Al Samha, which are further out. There is no travel fee. If your community is not listed, book it as another area and we confirm coverage before the visit.
Do you charge extra for same-day, Fridays or holidays?
No. Same-day bookings, Fridays, weekends and public holidays are all charged at the standard rate, with no call-out fee and no peak pricing of any kind. We work daily from 08:00 to 20:00, and the only scheduling rule is that the work has to finish by closing time, so a long job simply needs an earlier start. Same-day visits need roughly 2 hours of notice for the team to reach you.
What if the job finishes early or takes longer?
You pay for the hours you booked. If the team finishes the agreed scope early, they stay for the remaining time and spend it on anything else you would like done — windows, a balcony, the inside of the fridge. If the property needs longer, the team leader asks you first, and the extra time is charged as the difference to the longer visit on the price list, in 30-minute steps. Nothing is ever added to your bill without your approval.
Is there a weekly or monthly package?
Weekly cleaning package: 3 or more visits a week, at least 3 hours each, 20% off every visit, on a fixed weekly schedule booked in advance. A 3-hour visit on the package is AED 104 instead of AED 130. Visits of 4 hours or more already get 20% off whether they repeat or not, and the two discounts do not add up. Monthly, fortnightly and weekly repeats can be booked at the normal price. Monthly package: AED 4,000 for 26 working days of 8 hours, 208 hours of cleaning in the month on a regular schedule. Extra services, materials and special requirements are agreed in advance. Package and repeat visits are paid visit by visit, and any visit can be paused, moved or cancelled under the normal policy.
How do I pay?
By card, online, after we confirm your booking. You send a request with nothing to pay; once we confirm it you pay from My bookings, on Nomod's secure payment page — we never see your card details. Jobs priced after photos (fabric care, AC ducts, repairs) are priced by the team first. Jobs of AED 1,000 or more take a 30% advance once confirmed and the balance online before the visit (a visit less than 24 hours away is paid in full, in one payment). The team comes once the visit is paid. There is no cash, card-on-site or bank-transfer option. All prices include 5% VAT, and a receipt for your booking can be printed or saved from My bookings.
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When you are ready, pick the service, the size of your home and a time. We confirm the checklist with you before the team travels.

