Once a house construction is complete, you’re probably ready to decorate your newly renovated home, but don’t get ahead of yourself.
Before you can tackle the finishing touches, you need to restore your home to spotless perfection and the only way to do that is to thoroughly clean your home.
Cleaning is a must. Whether you see it or not, there is a fine layer of dust coating everything, and there’s often debris and construction material lying around.
Xpress Ada Cleaning offers a range of cleaning services, including post-construction cleaning, move-out cleaning, general house cleaning, and more. We use the latest products, cleaning tools, and techniques to deep clean every inch of your home.
If you need help with post-construction cleaning in Virginia, Maryland & DC, then we can definitely help you.
A Step-by-Step Post-Construction Cleaning Checklist
Deep cleaning after a renovation should be thorough and here, we provide a step-by-step guide to follow.
Set yourself up for success with this pre-cleaning preparation
Thorough preparation is the key to a successful post-construction cleanup, so get started by gathering all of the equipment, cleaning products, and tools you will need to get the job done.
Gather cleaning cloths, eco-friendly cleaning products, mop, buckets, gloves, and a vacuum with a HEPA filter. It’s always best to open the windows while you clean to allow fresh air through.
You should wear a dust mask, even if it doesn’t seem that dusty, you’d be surprised by how much it reduces the air quality. If you have a dust allergy, it may be best to allow professionals to handle this part of the cleaning.
If you know there are a lot of fine dust particles, wear a disposable coverall to avoid carrying debris on your clothes.
Tackling post-construction cleaning: dust and debris
Always work from top to bottom with walls and ceiling. Start with the vacuum and work across the ceiling in lines before moving onto the walls and, finally, the floors.
Once the dusting and vacuuming are complete, use a damp mop to repeat the cleaning process, starting at the top and mopping the ceiling, walls, and floors. Then, you can use a damp cloth to wipe down the remaining hard surfaces.
Before you move on to the next stop, be sure to clean all the air vents and replace the HVAC filters with fresh HEPA filters. You will need to unscrew the vents to do the job thoroughly.
Your indoor air quality will thank you for the effort, but it’s also an important step to protect your new renovation and your belongings.
It’s even more crucial for a heritage house renovation because extra care is necessary to preserve the unique features of older houses.
Key areas for deep house cleaning renovation
With the cursory clean complete, you can drill down into the deep cleaning portion of the job. This will be far more thorough, zeroing in on the details.
Living areas and bedrooms
Wipe down all of the walls with a microfibre cloth and make your way around the windows and mirrors carefully, but don’t forget the trim. If you know there’s fine particle dust, consider using a damp cotton swab to get into the creases of trims.
The plumbing fixtures, pipes, and drains may need attention, too, as construction dust can settle in these areas, making them harder to clean.
The next step is to remove cobwebs and clean the ceiling fans, light fittings and fixtures, and furniture.
The final task in the living areas and bedrooms is to vacuum the rugs and carpeting. If you need to deepen the cleaning, you can steam clean these as well.
Kitchen and bathrooms
The first task in the kitchen is to scrub the backsplashes and walls, and then the countertops and sinks. Fine dust settles quickly, so double-check your drawers to clean out any dust that slipped through the cracks.
It isn’t enough to clean the outside of your kitchen cabinets.
You should also open the doors and clean inside. You would be surprised by how far dust and construction debris can travel.
Be sure to sanitize the appliances, wipe fixtures and fittings, and clean surfaces. Finally, mop the floors and give it plenty of time to dry.
Floors and upholstery
Now that you’ve reached the end of the cleaning routine, you can go back with a more detailed hand for floors and upholstery.
We already covered steam cleaning in the bedroom and living areas, but don’t forget to use the appropriate floor cleaner to mop floors in the bathroom and kitchen.
If you have a steam cleaner, take the opportunity to steam clean your upholstery while you’re at it. Always double-check the instructions to ensure you do it properly.
Tackling Stubborn Stains And Residue
Finally, it’s time to spot-clean all those stubborn nasty stains you noticed while doing your initial deep clean.
If you notice paint splatters, don’t worry! It isn’t too late to remove them. The first attempt should be a mild detergent and warm water, which should be sufficient to remove paint residue.
If it isn’t, you can buy a specialized remover, just be sure to avoid a product that will strip the surface itself.
Suppose there was some coloring outside the lines when it came to grouting tiles in the bathroom or kitchen.
Clean grout by creating a paste with a combination of warm water and baking soda. If that’s not sufficient to remove the sludge, try steam cleaning.
Final Touches And Improving Indoor Air Quality
We touched on the need to replace your HVAC filters and make sure to check the air filters in your home. You won’t necessarily need to replace them, but you should check to ensure they’re clean.
If you can, rent or purchase a heavy-duty air purifier to capture any of the lingering dust in the air or reduce any of the odors that come from paints, glues, and adhesives that were used in the renovation process.
Finally, you can handle the finishing touches on your post-construction cleaning by polishing and buffing surfaces, furniture, and appliances.
When To Think About Hiring Professional Cleaners
If you’re not sure whether your elbow grease is up to the task, there are a few signs that suggest it’s time to hire professional cleaners in Maryland.
If there is heavy debris or thick dust, or you just don’t have a lot of time on your hands, you should enlist professional house cleaners to make life simpler.
Get in touch with Xpress Ada Cleaning today to book your professional post-construction cleaning, or explore our full range of cleaning services to learn more.
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