As enjoyable as home decorating is when we think about choosing finishes, furniture, and decorations, it is just as challenging when it comes to the actual work and cleaning up after the renovation.
A thorough post-construction cleaning is necessary because the products used for painting or staining leave behind an enormous amount of dust and material debris. This post-renovation cleaning should allow us to enter our home with great joy to furnish it with the furniture and decorations that will transform the home into a home.
A deep clean is required and can be done either by the homeowner or outsourced to one of the many companies specializing in professional post-construction cleaning services . The cost of this service is determined not only by the size of the space, but also by the level of effort and depth with which it is carried out. The decision for this decision should be made after analyzing whether you have the energy and time required and whether you have anything left in your renovation budget.
Checks of work before starting cleaning
In a new or renovated home, before scheduling a post-renovation cleaning, the work done should be checked:
- Regardless of whether it is a new house or has been previously inhabited, the electrical, heating, or water installations will be restored, where necessary, all of which will involve breaking down walls and restoring them. The radiators will be checked.
- Responsiblely check if you have enough inspection windows for the water system and in appropriate positions, so that subsequent work does not result in broken plywood or tiles.
- Check for leaks in the bathroom, toilet and kitchen, as well as their drainage slope. If necessary, the slope will be restored when the floor is tiled.
- Air conditioners will be checked and filters will be cleaned.
- The water supply and drains of household appliances will be checked and completed.
- Interior modifications, meaning the repositioning of interior doors and walls, will be made following consultation and analysis with responsible specialists, and approvals will be obtained where necessary.
Steps to follow in cleaning after home renovation
A new, turnkey or renovated house never seems clean enough. That’s why we need to clean it well so that it can be prepared for the arrival of family members, especially if we are talking about small children. The main steps to follow in cleaning the house after renovation are:
- Removal of rubbish and debris left after construction or renovation work, although normally the contractor should have removed most of this as part of the contract.
- Open your windows . The more air circulates, the better.
- Sweep and vacuum . Start with a dry cleaning. Sweep as much dirt and dust as possible from top to bottom. Don’t forget to vacuum any sawdust left in cabinets and corners after installing them. Dust walls and light fixtures. It is advisable to use a HEPA vacuum cleaner, high-efficiency particulate air, which is capable of capturing much smaller particles than standard vacuum cleaners. If you have one, it is advisable to use an air purifier.
- Vacuum all the upholstery. Even if it was covered, the solution was not perfectly effective and must be vacuumed thoroughly. Where necessary, try refreshing the colors by wiping with a mixture of vinegar diluted in water. At this time, you can also see if there are stains from the work or even previous ones and try to remove them.
- Mop the floors, window frames, and windows. After removing the first layer of dust, wet cleaning follows. Clean the remaining dirt by wiping the surfaces, especially the floors, with damp cloths and a mop. Wipe the doors, their frames, doorknobs and knobs, baseboards and hardware with damp cloths. Try to remove any paint stains without damaging the original paint. Clean the less accessible areas such as the window woodwork, sills, and last but not least, clean the window panes without scratching them.
- Choose microfiber mops, cloths, and pads because they clean more effectively than regular ones. And because the fibers are so small, they’re also non-abrasive and extra-lightweight. These microfiber cleaning materials help effectively lift away debris, fine particles, hair, and water, leaving surfaces nearly spotless.
- Clean the tiles, the floor tiles and sanitize the sanitary ware . The toilet will definitely be the last to be cleaned, because the water used to clean the other rooms will be thrown into the sewer.
- Clean the inside of all cabinets , even if they were closed and covered during the renovation work, because most likely some dust still got inside them.
The floor will be cleaned again at the end of the cleaning. Regardless of what it is covered with, after bringing furniture into the house it will be much more difficult to perform a thorough cleaning of the floor, so it is good to clean it as well as possible. Treating the floor surface will take some time, but since the rooms are empty, there will not be many problems. Polish and treat the floor before placing the furniture.
Check if your home has a pest problem and have it disinfected before you bring your belongings. This is the time to organize your home and bring in your furniture, decorations, and clothes. Try to keep everything as tidy as possible and have a duster handy. Once you have organized your home and thoroughly dusted it, it’s time to hang up your curtains, drapes, and blinds.
Cleaning the house after the builder will be done from top to bottom, because the dirt accumulated at the top will fall onto the floors, which are the last to be cleaned. It will start by cleaning the dust from the ceilings and walls, checking if there is no need to repeat. The operation often has to be repeated, taking into account the dust-laden atmosphere and its rapid deposition with any movement.
