Mecca: Operational efforts at the restroom facilities of the Grand Mosque have intensified over the past 15 days as part of the services provided by the General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and readiness for visitors.
According to Saudi Press Agency, approximately 81,000 cubic meters of water were consumed in restroom operations during this period, while 19,123 liters of cleaning materials were used to maintain sanitation and ensure continuous service across the mosque complex.
The operational area includes 9,214 restroom units, supported by 362 air fresheners distributed across the facilities to enhance environmental quality. Around 700 liters of air freshener materials were used over the same period.
In terms of workforce, 890 personnel are involved in maintaining the system's operations, including 16 service providers (12 men and four women), 73 supervisors, and 801 workers, reflecting the extensive field effort required to keep the facilities operating efficiently around the clock.
Over the 15 days, teams conducted 180 comprehensive restroom cleanings, in addition to 150 quick cleaning operations, as part of a continuous monitoring process to ensure high hygiene standards and uninterrupted service.
Operational indicators also show that daily averages reached about 5,400 cubic meters of water consumption, 1,275 liters of cleaning materials, and 12 full cleanings and 10 quick cleanings each day. Air freshener use averaged 47 liters per day.
These figures highlight the scale of the continuous operational work carried out to ensure that visitors to the Grand Mosque experience a clean, safe, and comfortable environment while performing their religious rituals.