Guide

Top 10 Most Affordable Budget Airlines in the UAE For Your Next Trip

Dubai Expat Resident Receives Commemorate Passport Stamp After 60 Years

UAE Breaks Heat Record With 51.6°C - Here’s How to Stay Safe and Sane This Summer

Dubai Just Launched a Travel Influencer Academy

List of UAE Public Holidays in 2025: Announced and Expected Dates

Pictured: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed at a UAE Cabinet meeting.

H.H Sheikh Mohammed Ranks 3 Best & Worst UAE Government Departments

There's a 10-Year UAE Residency Visa for Dubai Content Creators and Influencers

You Can Now Enjoy Breakfast With Penguins in Dubai

Confirmed: 2025 Will Be The 'Year of Community' in The UAE

Classifieds

Jobs

How to Get a UAE Influencer License: Step-By-Step Guide & Requirements

Dubai Announces Pilot Launch of 4-Day Work Week For Employees

UAE Job Loss Insurance Claim Rejected? Here's Why It Could Happen

How to Claim UAE Job Loss Insurance: Eligibility and Step-by-Step Guide

Dubai Ranked Among Top 5 Cities in the World to Work In

Can I Get Fired in the UAE For My Mental Health Condition?

Dubai Dedicates AED 150 Million Government Support Fund For Influencers

How to Deal With Workplace Harassment in the UAE

The UAE's New End-of-Service Programme, Explained for Residents

Events

UAE Breaks Heat Record With 51.6°C - Here’s How to Stay Safe and Sane This Summer

When Is the Next UAE Public Holiday? Eid Al Adha 2025 Dates Revealed

Real Madrid World is Celebrating World Football Day With AED 199 Tickets

List of UAE Public Holidays in 2025: Announced and Expected Dates

Win Cash Prizes Up to AED 300 For Every Kilo Lost With UAE's Weight Loss Challenge

Eid Al Fitr 2025 in the UAE: When is the Long Weekend?

Ramadan 2025 in Dubai: List of Ramadan Markets to Explore

Where to Celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 in Dubai

An Enchanting Regency-Era Evening Awaits at Dubai's Bridgerton Candlelight Concert

Education

Embark on a Summer Adventure at Kids First Group Universe!

Top 5 Online Schools For Expat Families in the Middle East

Dubai IB School's Class of 2025 Secures Over $10 Million in University Scholarships

Experience Summer Learning at its Best with MDX Study Camps at Middlesex University Dubai

Introducing the Executive Hospitality Programme at South View School Dubai

Where to Choose the Best EYFS Children's Nursery in Dubai Marina

Nurturing Compassionate Leaders: 8 Ways Dibber Preschools Prepares Your Child

How to Make the Transition to University Life Easier

What Are the Benefits of Academic Scholarships in Dubai?

Money

Hidden Costs of Expat Life in Dubai (and How to Outsmart Them)

UAE Unveils New Official Dirham Symbol, Inspired By the Country's Flag

6 Financial Resolutions to Make for the New Year

Meet Dr. Hassan Elhais: A Pillar of Legal Expertise for Expats in the UAE

Meet the Emirati Woman Breaking Grounds in UAE Law: Awatif Khouri

Why Teens Need Real-World Financial Education?

UAE Residents Be Wary of Food Delivery Scams

5 Signs You've Been Scammed Over the Phone, and What to Do Next

UAE Job Loss Insurance Claim Rejected? Here's Why It Could Happen

Home

Are "Own Visa" and Freelancer Visa Domestic Workers Legal in the UAE?

Hiring a Maid in the UAE: 5 Legal Red Flags

Ask a UAE Flower Shop: Your Most Common Questions, Answered

FYI Dubai is Banning All Single Use Bags From June 1

Carrefour's 'Choose Better' Programme is Here to Reward Healthier Choices With 10x the Points

Are UAE Domestic Helpers Allowed to Work on a Trial Period and Hired After?

Pet Breeding in the UAE: Is it Allowed and Where to Find Legal Pet Breeders

Choithrams Announces Launch of All-Women Operated Store in the UAE

Where to Order Same-Day Valentine's Day Flowers in the UAE

Car

These Are Dubai's New Public Parking Fees From April 2025

How to Convert a Non-UAE Driving License in Dubai: A Complete Guide

Dubai Public Commute Timings & Road Closures for New Year's Eve

Booking Taxis in Dubai: How to Hail a Taxi Through WhatsApp

What Are the Requirements For a Car Loan in Dubai?

UAE Petrol Prices Will Increase in August 2024

Head's Up! Dubai Taxi Fares Will Increase in May 2024

UAE Announces New Fuel Prices For May 2024

Missing UAE License Plates: How to Report a Lost Plate or Reclaim Yours

Wellness

Win Cash Prizes Up to AED 300 For Every Kilo Lost With UAE's Weight Loss Challenge

9 Warning Signs for Breast Cancer

Top Tips to Have a Healthy Heart in the UAE

Discover "The New You" at Zieda's Aesthetic Clinic in Dubai

Top Ladies-Only Gyms and Fitness Centres in Dubai

Say Goodbye to Wrinkles With Mediclinic's Botox Mondays Offer

Get Expert Healthcare and Wellness Delivered to Your Doorstep in Dubai Within 30 Minutes

Top 7 Scenic UAE Jogging and Running Routes

IVF in the UAE: Unmarried Non-Muslim Couples Are Allowed to Undergo IVF

Shop

Shopping In Dubai

Best Online Shopping Sites in Dubai and UAE

An A-Z Guide to Dubai's Popular Malls

What To Wear At The Beach In Dubai

14 Hilarious Realities of Visiting Dubai Mall

Every Day is a Discount Day on THIS Deals Site

Cityland Mall Preview: Dubai's New Nature-Inspired Shopping Mall

EWmums

EWfood

ewmoda

AC Cleaning

tinaspewson94114

26

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 09 June 2014 - 14:55

Three questions;

1. Is it worth it?

2. Any companies you would recommend?

3 How much will it cost (approx)?

Thank you!

Log in to post new content in the forum.

2287

Posts

EW EXPERT

Latest post on 11 June 2014 - 07:38

We just had Saniservice. Excellent. 6 AC units- townhouse is about 1800 square feet in size. Very thorough and smells are gone. All companies do filters and ducts in our experience and they show you nice pictures of before and after - dust removed etc, however our recurrent problem was with the very old units themselves and the drainage piping and mold smells etc, Saniservice is the only company that found the mold in the drainage systems and trays and sorted it out. We Paid 3600dhs. We will use them once a year now as the smell and allergies we have previously been dealing with were terrible. And we will probably get a cheaper company or the landlords maintenance company to do the in-between maintenance of the cooling units on the roof. Just a word of warning to those who are new to Dubai, most landlord's maintenance companies do the bare minimum- usually a rinse of the roof top cooler units, and a quick rinse of the individual AC unit filters that are in each room/bathroom and then a quick wipe of the grills in the rooms that the air comes out of. Over time this will not be enough. Also a lot of them rinse the AC filters (most of the time the filters are also not really even filters) and stick them straight back into the unit wet- further breeding mould. We insist they leave them out in the sun and then we put them back ourselves when they are bone dry (plus a bit of sunlight UV radiation doesn't hurt in terms of killing mould too! I could have written this post. Absolutely agree with this, and second Saniservice. We do the same: have the landlords AC people come in for defects and maintenance of the roof units, Saniservice does the rest.

173

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 11 June 2014 - 07:31

We just had Saniservice. Excellent. 6 AC units- townhouse is about 1800 square feet in size. Very thorough and smells are gone. All companies do filters and ducts in our experience and they show you nice pictures of before and after - dust removed etc, however our recurrent problem was with the very old units themselves and the drainage piping and mold smells etc, Saniservice is the only company that found the mold in the drainage systems and trays and sorted it out. We Paid 3600dhs. We will use them once a year now as the smell and allergies we have previously been dealing with were terrible. And we will probably get a cheaper company or the landlords maintenance company to do the in-between maintenance of the cooling units on the roof. Just a word of warning to those who are new to Dubai, most landlord's maintenance companies do the bare minimum- usually a rinse of the roof top cooler units, and a quick rinse of the individual AC unit filters that are in each room/bathroom and then a quick wipe of the grills in the rooms that the air comes out of. Over time this will not be enough. Also a lot of them rinse the AC filters (most of the time the filters are also not really even filters) and stick them straight back into the unit wet- further breeding mould. We insist they leave them out in the sun and then we put them back ourselves when they are bone dry (plus a bit of sunlight UV radiation doesn't hurt in terms of killing mould too!

258

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 11 June 2014 - 07:08

I can HIGHLY recommend Jim Will Fix It, we have used them twice, to service the entire house, they covered any furniture with large rolls of plastic so nothing was damaged when cleaning the vents. They were very thorough. They will hose down the units also. Better to have them serviced before the high temperatures and dust storms kick in as that's when they will shut down and you don't want that to happen in August! I've been there and trust me you don't want that! They sometimes have a special offer on if you have the entire house serviced. The cost depends on how many units you have. Who bears the cost depends on what is written in your lease, some landlords will absorb the cost, if they are eligible for maintenance. Usually every 3-4 months.

409

Posts

EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 10 June 2014 - 16:36

I've used M Plus, I wouldn't recommend them as their service is rubbish but they said to get the A/C serviced 2 - 3 times a year. I agree with the others, it is well worth it as mold spores build up and can cause allergies. With the A/C being used so much here it is worth making sure the air we breath is clean. ..... unfortunately the landlords do not pay for it, it is another bill for you to pay!

275

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 10 June 2014 - 15:50

Curious to know how often you get it done? Judging by the replies below I also assume the onus isn't on the landlord to pay / provide this. Moved out here recently...another thing for my to do list :)

156

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 10 June 2014 - 15:23

Absolutely worth it- you won't believe the dirt that comes off when they clean the filters (I watched it and it's amazing)!! You really don't want to breathe that in! I used Jim Will Fix It and was very happy with them, but they're quite pricey - they charge by independent unit. Call them to get a quote.

1

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 10 June 2014 - 15:07

Hi, you might want to try Smashing Cleaning Services. For the pricing, you can call them and schedule will be set so that their surveyor can quote the price for your villa / apartment. What i like with them is after their service, they send a report about the things they did and they are professional especially when it comes to timing. *Note: I am not part of their company. Just one of the clients who used their service. ^_^

183

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 10 June 2014 - 09:55

Hi, I would recommend Sani Serve because they did an extremely thorough job and are very professional. I had to call them in a couple of months after another often cited company had only done superficial cleaning and left mould etc inside the AC. I won't be making that mistake again. Sani Serve are expensive, but worth it imo and I intend to use them in the future based on my last experience with them.

tinaspewson94114

26

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 10 June 2014 - 08:14

Thanks for the reply How often do you get it done and what's the approx cost?

367

Posts

EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 09 June 2014 - 15:27

Hi, we use EPSCO for AC and water tank cleaning. Yes, it's worth it. The air we breathe and the water we use should be of good quality. Every dirham spent on this, is well worth it. That's my opinion.

Log in to post new content in the forum.

ON EXPATWOMAN TODAY

Top Nursery School Kids Summer Camps in Dubai 2025

Embark on a Summer Adventure at Kids First Group Universe!

Top 10 Low Cost Airlines in the UAE

Top 10 Most Affordable Budget Airlines in the UAE For Your Next Trip

Dubai Expat Resident Receives Commemorate Passport Stamp After 60 Years

Dubai Expat Resident Receives Commemorate Passport Stamp After 60 Years

Top 5 UK curriculum online schools for expat families and kids abroad

Top 5 Online Schools For Expat Families in the Middle East

UAE Breaks Heat Record With 51.6°C - Here’s How to Stay Safe and Sane This Summer

UAE Breaks Heat Record With 51.6°C - Here’s How to Stay Safe and Sane This Summer

Best educational summer camps for teenagers in Dubai: MDX Summer Camps

Experience Summer Learning at its Best with MDX Study Camps at Middlesex University Dubai

Hidden Costs of Expat Life in Dubai (and How to Outsmart Them)

Hidden Costs of Expat Life in Dubai (and How to Outsmart Them)

Real Madrid World Dubai - Summer Offer AED 199 per ticket

Real Madrid World is Celebrating World Football Day With AED 199 Tickets

Scholarship opportunities at the Swiss international Scientific School Dubai (SISD)

Dubai IB School's Class of 2025 Secures Over $10 Million in University Scholarships

Travel influencer academy in Dubai

Dubai Just Launched a Travel Influencer Academy

Central Bank of UAE reveals new official currency symbol for the Emirati dirham

UAE Unveils New Official Dirham Symbol, Inspired By the Country's Flag

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed announces 3 best UAE government departments

Pictured: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed at a UAE Cabinet meeting.

H.H Sheikh Mohammed Ranks 3 Best & Worst UAE Government Departments

New 10-Year UAE Residency Visa for Dubai Content Creators and Influencers

There's a 10-Year UAE Residency Visa for Dubai Content Creators and Influencers

UAE president announces 2025 will be the 'Year of Community' in the emirates

Confirmed: 2025 Will Be The 'Year of Community' in The UAE

Breakfast with penguins at Ski Dubai Mall of the Emirates

You Can Now Enjoy Breakfast With Penguins in Dubai

How to convert another country's drivers license in Dubai

How to Convert a Non-UAE Driving License in Dubai: A Complete Guide

Registrations open for EYFS curriculum Willow Children's Nursery in Dubai

Where to Choose the Best EYFS Children's Nursery in Dubai Marina

List of confirmed UAE public holidays in 2025

List of UAE Public Holidays in 2025: Announced and Expected Dates

Outdoor cinemas in Dubai for the winter season 2024

The Best Outdoor Cinemas in Dubai to See Open-Air Movies This Winter

Executive Hospitality Programme at South View School in Dubai

Introducing the Executive Hospitality Programme at South View School Dubai

Expat legal consultants in the UAE | Dr. Hassan Elhais

Meet Dr. Hassan Elhais: A Pillar of Legal Expertise for Expats in the UAE

Saray Spa promotions at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

This Luxury Dubai Spa Has Some of the Very Best Breaks To Escape To

A Complete Guide How to Get an Influencer License in Dubai and UAE

How to Get a UAE Influencer License: Step-By-Step Guide & Requirements

UAE Emirati Lawyer Awatif Khouri in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Meet the Emirati Woman Breaking Grounds in UAE Law: Awatif Khouri

Dubai's gravity-driven tunnel to reduce flood risks by 700%

Pictured: Flooded roads from the record-breaking storm that hit Dubai in April 2024.

Dubai Flood Risk to Be Cut Down by 700% With New Tunnel

8 Beauty Treatments in Dubai for busy moms

8 Beauty Treatments in Dubai: Self-Care Recommendations for Busy Moms

Mashreq NEO NXT Account | Why Kids and Teens Need Financial Education

Why Teens Need Real-World Financial Education?

E-scooters are no longer banned on the Dubai Metro stations and trains

RTA Finally Lifts E-Scooter Ban From Dubai Metro

Spa packages at Saray Spa in JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

Step Into the Ultimate Relaxation Bliss With Saray Spa's Pampering Packages

How to book Dubai taxi through WhatsApp

Booking Taxis in Dubai: How to Hail a Taxi Through WhatsApp

Experience Extended Stays and Special Savings at Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort UAE

Soak Up the Summer With the Ultimate UAE Staycation Special

RTA Dubai flying taxi official launch date

Image credit: Joby Aviation.

RTA Finally Confirms Launch Date of Dubai's Flying Taxis

Are "own visa" Domestic Workers legal in the UAE?

Are "Own Visa" and Freelancer Visa Domestic Workers Legal in the UAE?