Hello World! Welcome Friends! Whether your home is undergoing minor renovations or an addition is being built, contracting work can leave behind dust and debris. The amount of deep cleaning you will need to carry out ultimately depends on the scale of the project. You may need to do some minor dusting and sweeping, or in some instances, serious rinsing and washing.
After the contractors have left the scene, you may need to wait up to two weeks for the dust to settle according to Simpo Builders Cleaning. Ignoring the waiting period will mean spending more time cleaning as dust reappears continuously. Once you’ve waited the proper amount of time, you are able to clean your home to professional standards.
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Cleaning Checklist
Do a quick sweep of the affected areas with a broom and a dustpan. This way, you can quickly remove large chunks of debris and dust before vacuuming.
For the next two weeks, vacuum your home continuously to get rid of dust in the air as well as dust on furnishings, drapery, and carpeting. Waiting too long allows dust to settle and discolor everything.
Flooring other than carpeting (tiled, wooden, laminate, stone etc.) should be cleaned with the appropriate liquid cleaner and mop. Do pay attention to manufacturer’s instructions!
Window treatments are the number one culprits for dust collecting, so they should be vacuumed and washed. Drapery should be cleaned according to the manufacturer’s care tag, and blinds can be wiped clean with mild detergent.
Dust and grime easily settles into window panes as well as the walls themselves. These will also need to be dusted and wiped down throughout your home. Once you have wiped everything down, you’re ready for deep cleaning!
All contracting work is dusty and may also bring allergens or bacteria into your home. Give yourself a peace of mind by using antibacterial wipes or a spray. You can also make your own natural surface cleaner with products found in your kitchen. All you need is baking soda to mix with either vinegar, lemon juice or water. It’s important to make the mixture into a paste that can be spread over work surfaces. Once spread, use a damp cloth to wipe down the paste and eliminate the remains.
The remaining items such as knick knacks, baseboards, light fixtures, and electrical cords should be wiped with a dry microfiber cloth.
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The repairmen will also tell you when you should clean your chimney next, depending on how often you plan on using it. He will also tell you the safest ways to use it, and what you can do yourself to reduce the amount of dirt build up.
Hi, Great article. But on the other hand, instead of doing stuff each day, I prefer taking a few hours on the weekends and finish all at once. You get the feeling that it is done and you don’t have to think about tomorrow.
If a builder leaves you with debris still on the floor, then they are not the right builder. Builders, electricians, plumbers whoever should always clean up after a job. Love the pics though. And the tips!
Great tips, builders are not usually the tidiest workers!
I am lucky to know a super clean and tidy decorator though. She leaves the place each day cleaner than it was before, it’s quite amazing! (unusual and amazing!)
Great tips. I’ve known tidy workers and really mess leaving tradesmen. I tend to not use the mess leaving ones again, as I think it is quite unprofessional to leave a place needing completely cleaning!