Post Construction Cleaning
Post-construction cleaning service is a specialized service designed to handle the mess left behind after a construction or renovation project. It involves a thorough cleaning to remove dust, debris, and also leftover materials, and finally prepare the property for occupancy. Here’s what’s typically included in professional post-construction cleaning:
Rough Cleaning
- Debris Removal: Clearing away all large items and construction debris from the construction area.
- Sweeping and Pre-cleaning: Sweeping floors and pre-cleaning surfaces to remove larger particles and also prepare for more detailed cleaning.
Detailed Cleaning
- Dust Removal: Dust is pervasive in post-construction sites and needs to be removed from all surfaces including ceilings, walls, fixtures, and all horizontal surfaces.
- Window Cleaning: Cleaning windows inside and out, including the removal of stickers, paint, and plaster. Window sills, frames, and tracks are also cleaned.
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Floor Cleaning: Vacuuming and mopping floors to remove not only paint, plaster, but also other stains. Special attention is given to removing any adhesives or residues.
- Carpet Cleaning: If the property has carpeting, it will need a thorough vacuuming, and in some cases, professional steam cleaning to remove both dust and debris.
- HVAC Cleaning: Cleaning vents and replacing filters to remove dust that has accumulated during construction.
- Fixture Cleaning: Cleaning lights, ceiling fans, and other fixtures. Removing any temporary protection and also stickers.
Touch-Up Cleaning
- Walls and Baseboards: Wiping down and removing smudges, fingerprints, and also any scuff marks.
- Cabinet and Appliance Cleaning: Removing dust inside and out, and finally removing any protective film.
- Bathroom and Kitchen Sanitization: Cleaning and sanitizing all surfaces, fixtures, and appliances.
- Trim and Door Cleaning: Wiping down all trims, doors, and frames to remove dust and also fingerprints.
Final Cleaning
- Polishing: Polishing windows, glass, and mirrors. Also, polishing stainless steel and other shiny surfaces.
- Final Vacuum and Mop: Finally ensuring floors are spotless and ready for foot traffic.
- Final Inspection: Conducting a walk-through to ensure that everything is cleaned to high standards and finally ready for the client or occupants.
Post-construction cleaning service can be quite extensive and may require several rounds of cleaning, especially for large projects. The final goal is to make the property completely clean, safe, and also ready for its new occupants. Professional cleaning services have both the experience, techniques, and equipment needed to handle the intensive cleaning required after construction work.