Whats included in construction/ post-construction cleans at my business

Construction cleaning can be done during or after a project.

It is smartest to schedule the post-construction clean because if drywall dust is traveling from room to room, you’re going to pay me to clean those rooms twice — and you work too hard for your money!

I use a HEPA DeWalt wet/dry vacuum for debris, dust, and water removal.

If you choose construction cleaning (during the project) instead of post-construction cleaning, I will:

• Pick up debris using construction bags (wood, metal, etc.)

• Sweep and vacuum

• Remove sticker labels

• Wipe fixtures, door frames, and walls

• Clean inside and outside of cabinets

• Clean windows and glass

• Clean window sills and tracks

• Remove dust and clean/sanitize bathroom fixtures

• Spot-clean smudges and fingerprints before walkthroughs

• Dust blinds

• Vacuum dust out of corners and crevices (a shop vacuum works great for this and saves your back from bending and picking debris up)

• Clean inside closets

• Clean tops of appliances and shelves

• Clean exhaust fan covers

• Steam-clean toilets

• Steam-clean fixtures

• Clean cabinet hinges (steam is sometimes used to push dust out)

• Clean ceiling fan blades (up to 8 feet high)

• Clean range hood filters

• Pull out the stove and refrigerator to clean behind them (walls and appliances)

• Clean inside and outside of the microwave

• Clean grout lines (they hold a lot of dust, so we vacuum and wipe them out)

• Remove paint using a razor blade when appropriate

• Vacuum, degrease, and wipe grout to prevent haze, checking from multiple angles

• Mop floors (water is changed frequently so you’re not left with hazy floors)

• Vacuum up screws and nails

What are the biggest complaints about construction cleanups?

Here’s what people commonly report being unhappy about:

• Fine construction dust left on baseboards, trim, and vents

• Dust settling again because surfaces weren’t properly wiped

• HVAC vents not cleaned, causing dust to recirculate

• Window tracks full of debris

• Paint splatter left on floors or glass

• Caulk smears on trim

• Stickers and adhesive residue left on windows and appliances

• Overspray not addressed

• Grout haze left on tile

• Fixtures not polished

• Dust left inside cabinets

• Appliance interiors skipped

• Showing up late

• Not understanding the scope of work

• No checklist used

• Disappearing when touch-ups are requested