October 6, 2021

How Post-Renovation Cleaning Makes a Spotless Move-in Day

When you were planning your construction or renovation project, you were envisioning beautiful transformations that would make your life fuller. What definitely wasn’t in this perfect picture is the piles of construction debris and dust such projects usually leave behind. After your contractor hands over the keys and before you will be able to breathe out and enjoy all those beautiful designs, there’s still a vital stage called post-renovation cleaning. This step is especially crucial if you already live in this apartment, and you need a fast and thorough cleaning to prevent the remaining dust and dirt from damaging your furnishing and stuff. So why is renovation cleaning so important and how does it help to have a hassle-free move-in day? 

Why is renovation cleaning so important?

Renovation is such a joy when you plan it, but it’s also one hell of a mess after it’s done. Once the renovation or construction work is over, you may be slightly disappointed by how miserable and unlivable your place looks now. Your concerns about renovation debris damaging your flooring or furniture and dust particles getting into your AC and causing health issues can totally ruin the first expression. All you can think now is just  “Clean, clean, clean…”

Your contractor may have done a little rough cleaning to get rid of the large pieces of building materials. However, to make the post-renovation place looks like home-sweet-home again, it will take you days of a thorough cleaning to remove all that renovation debris and dust that covers your apartment from top to bottom. 

For many families with busy schedules, such multi-day post-renovation cleanup may be very taxing because you not only have to dispose of hazardous materials and take care of junk removal. You also need to have good cleaning skills (and cleaning supplies!) to handle all those dusting, vacuuming, scrubbing, mopping, and disinfecting. That is why many people prefer to leave those post-renovation headaches for a post-renovation cleaning service.  

What does renovation cleaning include?

When you need to clean a house or apartment post-renovation or post-construction, it is important to understand what to start with and what must be on your cleaning to-do list. At White Glove Cleaner, we usually do the renovation cleaning in a few stages: 

1. Rough cleaning 

During the rough clean, we dispose of debris and leftover materials, remove plastic and labels from newly installed items and vacuum the place to get rid of construction dust. 

2. Deep cleaning

The most labor-intensive part of renovation cleaning, the deep cleaning stage is about cleaning, dusting, and properly disinfecting all kinds of surfaces in all rooms in your apartment.

3. Final cleaning

The renovation cleaning or construction cleaning may also include the final cleanup when last-minute carpet vacuuming, dusting, and wiping the surfaces with a damp cloth are done to trap all possible dust that could settle since the thorough cleaning stage.

Renovation cleaning checklist

If you are not sure what your renovation cleaning to-do list must look like, here are some ideas for inspiration:

• Removing stickers and plastic from installations.
• Disposing of cardboard flooring, debris, and trash (junk removal services may help).
• Post-renovation window cleaning (glass and window ledges, both interior and exterior)
• Vacuuming the floors, woodwork, and carpets to remove dust, dirt, and small debris.
• Dusting and wiping light fixtures, baseboards, frames, doors, doorjambs, fans, and heaters.  
• Cleaning appliances, shelves, and cabinets (inside and outside).
• Cleaning interior walls, brickwork, and tiles. 
• Mopping the floors. 

Renovation cleaning tips 

Surviving the post-construction or renovation period will be easier if you follow our professional advice:

Prepare before renovation

• You can save lots of cleaning time and protect your floors, baseboard area, home stuff, and AC from damage if you cover them with newspaper or cardboard before any renovation activities. 

• Prevent dust, dirt, and debris from spreading all around your home during the renovation by putting wet cloths on doorways and hanging plastic curtains.

Ventilate before cleaning

Post-renovation and post-construction cleaning can be difficult due to dust and strong chemical odors canned in a closed space. Air the room before cleaning by opening a window and switching an air filter (if you have one).

First dry, then wet

• Sweep floors with a broom and dust surfaces with a dry cloth (a dryer sheet is perfect if you need to collect dust from window blinds and shelves). 

• Vacuum the floors, carpets, and inside the newly installed cabinets to remove remaining dust and sawdust. We recommend using a HEPA filter in a vacuum cleaner because it’s the most efficient in collecting the smallest dust particles. 

• Only after the dry cleaning is over, use damp cloths to wipe surfaces and wash the floors. A microfiber cloth and mop clean dust and dirt better than regular ones. To avoid damaging the surfaces, opt for cleaning fluids dedicated to a particular type of surface. There are many effective green cleaning solutions that clean well and are safe on most surfaces.   

• Dust walls and ceiling by using a broom wrapped with a dry (or wet, depending on the surface) cleaning cloth.

Post-renovation cleaning: when is it time to call the pros?

Post-renovation cleaning is never fun unless you are a cleaning addict or a professional cleaner yourself. Even if you used to easily cope with your regular house cleaning chores before the reno, post-construction or post-renovation cleaning is different. It requires much more time, knowledge, and physical effort as you have to make your home not just visually clean, but absolutely safe to live in. Post-construction cleanup often involves dealing with loose wiring, hazardous chemical fumes, proper disposal of building leftovers and chemicals, and, of course, dust that literally gets into all pores of your home. If overlooked, construction dust can trigger respiratory issues such as rhinitis and asthma.     

So if you are not sure you can address the safety issues associated with construction cleaning or you don’t have the required equipment and cleaning supplies for it, ask a professional cleaning service in New York City for help. 

Benefits of post-renovation cleaning services NYC 

You imagined your move-in day like hundreds of times. You step into your newly renovated home, and everything looks perfect just like you saw in your dreams. You deserve it. You paid for it. You pop open a bottle of champagne and sip it peacefully on a sofa in your spotless sanctuary. There’s nothing that can step on your moment be it a nail or paint stains on a wall because our post-construction cleaning service has already taken care of the cleaning side.   

But the benefits don’t stop here. 

You don’t have to wait because our renovation cleaning service collaborates with your contractors to start as early as possible and ensure your home is move-in ready and spotless just when you need it.  

You don’t have to worry about hidden dust or other hazards because, at our cleaning company, we put safety first. We guarantee a thorough and detailed cleaning process that never misses a spot or a speck of dust.

You don’t have to buy special equipment or house cleaning supplies because our cleaning company provides all the necessary equipment and cleaning materials. So relying on professional renovation cleaning, you actually save.

You don’t have to fret over chemicals used in construction cleaning because, at our cleaning company, we use environmentally responsible and effective green cleaning solutions that are absolutely safe for your health and furnishing.

You don’t have to overpay because we offer custom quotes based on the amount of work, ensuring that you pay only for what’s on the list.

You don’t have to clean often after the professional renovation cleaning because, after such a deep cleaning, your abode stays cleaner and more organized longer.   

And finally,

You don’t have to put your life aside for several days to deal with all that mess and clean, clean, clean… just to find out you are still missing something important. Because it’s no way you will be able to cope with renovation cleaning better and faster than our professional cleaning staff. Because, you know, cleaning is our game, and we have it down cold.

Don’t hesitate to contact us for a free estimate if you are planning or are in the middle of your renovation. We are here to take care of your spotless move-in day!