Whether you’ve been undertaking a DIY project or professional house renovations, cleaning up after the work is a huge task. Everything from windows and walls to carpets and leather upholstery needs cleaning. Until then, it can still feel like your home is still a construction site with dust on every surface.
While the clean-up can seem daunting, we have 5 pro tips to get your home back to sparkling order.
Make cleaning a priority
After building work, cleaning should be at the top of your to-do list. The debris left behind can get into every nook and cranny, so tackle it once dust protectors are removed but before you return hidden items to their homes. If you delay cleaning, it can even lead to stains forming as debris is trodden further into carpets, making your life difficult further down the line. If your home has undergone a renovation, the last thing you want is for the place to feel dirty when you want to enjoy your spaces.
Have the right cleaning tools and equipment ready
If you want to deep clean your kitchen, bedrooms, living spaces or anywhere else where building work has taken place, have the right cleaning materials and products at the ready. Vacuums with HEPA filters are best because they trap the smallest of particles. Microfibre cloths are also essential, which are great for picking up dust rather than spreading it around. Other items you’ll need include a mop and bucket, soft-bristled brushes, magic erasers, a step ladder, bin liners, long-pole feather dusters, soft sponges, furniture polish and any other products you like using.
Be methodical with a top-to-bottom cleaning plan
Post-building work cleans require a methodical approach, working from the top down. Even ceilings can be dusted and wiped clean. Don’t forget about high-up spots like corners, window frames, door frames and light fixtures. Work your way down until the last area to clean is floors and carpets. This is the best way to avoid re-contaminating spots where you’ve already cleaned.
Move furniture
Even if you wisely covered your furniture during the building work, dust and debris can fall behind sofas and work their way under your furniture. Move larger pieces to help with cleaning behind and underneath them and avoid unwanted surprises down the line. You’ll also need to vacuum or wipe over the furniture itself to remove traces of dust.
Book a professional After Builders Clean
The scale of cleaning required after building work can be vast and overwhelming. Many people make the sensible choice to hire a professional for an ‘after builders clean’. They’ll have the time, experience and know-how to handle the unique challenges and requirements of cleaning post-construction. This includes getting rid of stubborn residues. Book this service for the end of your build so you can enjoy your newly renovated spaces as soon as possible.
Contact Efficient Cleaning for a free quote
Efficient Cleaning offers deep cleaning services across SW London and Surrey, including Roehampton, Sheen and Surbiton.
For a free after-build cleaning quote, contact us.
