Common Areas (Living Room, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Hallways, Bedrooms, Basement)
- Initial vacuuming: A rough vacuuming of all surfaces to collect most of the loose dust and particles, specifically to capture fine construction dust.
- Air duct and vent cleaning: Grilles and ducts are cleaned to remove accumulated dust that could recirculate in the air.
Surface Areas and Details - Exhaustive dusting of all surfaces: This is crucial in post-construction cleaning. Ceilings, walls, baseboards, moldings, window sills, door and window frames, light fixtures, ceiling fans, blinds, and curtains are dusted (vacuumed and wiped down).
- Wall cleaning: Removal of paint stains, spackle, fingerprints, dust, and accumulated dirt.
- Door cleaning: Both sides of the doors, frames, and handles are cleaned, and paint or glue residue is removed from hinges and hardware.
- Window and mirror cleaning: Glass is thoroughly cleaned on the inside, removing paint stains, labels, adhesives, and dust. Frames, tracks, and sills are also cleaned.
- Cabinet and cupboard cleaning: Thoroughly cleaned inside and out, ensuring all construction dust is removed from shelves and surfaces.
Kitchen - Complete cleaning and disinfection: Countertops, sink, faucets, and backsplashes.
- Appliances:
- Oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher: Thoroughly cleaned inside and out. Labels, protective plastics (if requested), and construction residue are removed.
- Stove and range hood: Degreasing and thorough cleaning of all components.
- Cabinet and drawer cleaning: Meticulously cleaned inside and out to remove any trace of construction dust.
Bathrooms - Exhaustive washing and disinfection: Toilets, sinks, showers, bathtubs, faucets, and all fixtures. Spackle, grout residue, and stains are removed.
- Tile and grout cleaning and disinfection: Special attention is paid to cleaning grout and removing any residue.
- Mirror cleaning.
- Cabinet and shelf cleaning: Inside and out.
- Exhaust fan cleaning.
- Light fixture and switch plate cleaning.
Floors - Final vacuuming and deep mopping: After the general cleaning, a final vacuuming and deep mopping of all floors are performed.
Final Details and Quality Control - Light switch and outlet cleaning: Cleaned to remove any paint residue or dust.
- Removal of any adhesive or caulk residue.
- A final inspection to ensure no detail has been overlooked and that the property is spotless and ready.
Post-construction cleaning is essential to ensure the space is safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing after the work is done.
