What is post-construction cleaning?

Post-construction cleaning is done after the renovation, commercial construction, or residential project to prepare the property for its new residents or further interior touch-ups. Post-construction cleaning can do for all types of buildings, such as restaurants, hotels, schools, government, and manufacturing facilities.

Post-construction cleaning is done by a team of professionals who carefully inspect the property and remove whatever is leftover from the construction process. Because here’s a handy post-remodel cleaning checklist to help you sort out the clutter and make your home look great.

Before starting the post-construction cleaning there are a few things you need to consider:

Seal any rooms that have not to renovate to prevent the spread of dust and heavy particles, moreover,
Protect your furniture. Use old sheets to protect your furniture and other items. If possible, move them to another room.
If you are renovating only part of the house, try to contain the dust in the work area. Next, collect as much dust as possible, before moving on to cleaning in detail.
Block all vents and ventilation openings. Otherwise, the dust will settle inside and spread when the HVAC system is on
When using plastic sheets and masking tape to protect walls and other surfaces, use masking tape that won’t damage the paint when removed.

Why is post-construction cleaning important?

Post-construction cleaning is doing primarily for safety. Construction dust contains toxins and carcinogens that can be dangerous for new building residents.

Additionally, there may be nails, sawdust and broken glass, and other leftover material waiting to hit someone’s feet. If you are not well equipped, because if you lack the necessary knowledge and experience, it is better not to try to tackle this job alone. Not being aware of the risks and dangers of poorly managed cleaning can be very dangerous.

The worst post-build cleaning mistake

The main mistake with post-construction cleaning is that people don’t usually know what they are doing. Therefore, you might think post-build cleaning is like regular cleaning and the place is just a little bit dirtier.

However, it is a completely different beast. It is not a deep clean, it is not a maintenance clean. It is a class of its own in professional cleaning, so that’s why it’s best to let the experts take care of it.

Otherwise, you’ll find that post-construction cleanup can be very similar to post-construction cleanup. A couple of months later you are still finding pinecone bristles or pine needles that have fallen out.

You find one here and you find one there. With post-construction cleanup, there may be dust and debris for months to come. Dust is likely to raise by turning on the air conditioner, for example. There is dirt inside these air ducts that are blowing out just because you find it in places you thought were clean.

Not to mention that if post-construction cleaning is handled poorly, it could be very dangerous. By using a professional cleaning company, you know that the job will be done in a professional and timely manner. Because the quality is guaranteed to save you time and nerves.

What does post-construction professional cleaning include:

Usually, post-construction cleaning is done on three levels. Therefore, professional companies guarantee the best results.

Rough interior cleaning.

This phase includes the removal of larger fragments, both leftover building material, and tools left behind by builders. It is usually carrying out after the installation of construction systems, for example mechanical, electrical, hydraulic.

Room-by-room cleaning.

This stage includes a thorough cleaning of all rooms. Kitchens and bathrooms are the most important and must be thoroughly cleaned. Newly installed windows, fixtures, and cabinets are dusted and subsequently disinfected. Finally, particular attention must pay to the floors.

Touch-up cleaning.

Final cleaning is doing before the inspection. Ensures that everything is clean to the highest standards. The details are most important here: deep cleaning of carpets and rugs, pressure cleaning, and window cleaning.

A detailed checklist for post-construction cleaning

Kitchen

Kitchen renovations are very common and if you want to keep your kitchen super sanitized, moreover, be sure to do a thorough cleaning. You’ll know if appliances (large or small) need to clean from the inside after work, so don’t forget that part of the cleaning process if necessary.

Clean all appliances
Sweep under all appliances
Clean the lockers
Sink and taps
Clean under the sink
Clean the windows
Wash the curtains
Get rid of the trash
Vacuum, sweep and/or mop the floor
Clean the spills and traces from the windows
Clean new appliances
Clean the lockers
Clean the handles and light switches
The dustproof upper part of shelves and counters
Clean the inside of cabinets and drawers
Dust the walls, mop the floors, and vacuum the carpets

Bathroom

The bathroom can be small, but a lot of cleaning is often required, as there are likely to be particles on every surface in such a small room. Therefore, you will need to do some careful work in the bathroom as you want to keep this area clean and comfortable for future use. Take your time, go through the checklist a few times and make sure you haven’t missed anything:

Dust off the counters
Chandeliers and dust-proof cabinets
Dust the walls, vacuum, and clean the floors
Sweep the floors
Clean the walls
Clean the mirrors
Clean under all cabinets and the edge of the cabinet
Clean under the sink
Rinse the shower curtain
Clean shower trail
Clean all light switches, door handles, and windows
Clean the window sills and traces of the windows
Clean shower, tub, and tiles
Sanitize the toilet, both inside and outside
Remove trash

Living room

The living room, dining room, common room, laundry room, and other areas will also need to clean after a makeover. Because they will be similar to bedrooms, with a few small variations on what needs to be cleaned.

Sweep, clean, and/or vacuum the floors
Get rid of the trash
Clean the baseboards
Clean all light switches, lamps, handles, and electrical outlets
Clean under tables, sofas, or chairs
Clean all wooden furniture
Dust off upholstered furniture
Clean windows
Clean the window sills and traces of the windows
Clean internal cabinets and cupboards
Clean the glass surfaces
Dust and polish all surfaces
Dust the shelves, clean the drawers inside and outside
Dustproof walls, vacuum cleaner carpets, mop floors

Bedroom

The biggest problem with the bedroom is making sure you squeeze under all the furniture. You may not be inclined to move furniture, but it is necessary if you don’t want to keep finding debris in your bedroom months later.

Wash the laundry

Clean the curtains
Sweep, vacuum, and/or mop the floor
Clean the window sills and traces of the windows
Clean the windows
Clean all dressers, cabinets, and nightstands
Clean under all furniture, especially the bed
Clean the ceiling fan
Clean all handles, light switches, and lights
Clean mirrors
Skirting boards and dustproof shelves
Clean cabinets and drawers inside and out
Then dust the walls, vacuum the carpets, clean the floors
Finally, remove the garbage from the bin

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