Cleaning ties a project together by clearing dust, hauling debris, detailing finishes, and making glass read clear. The emphasis is on air quality, surface protection, and a tidy handoff.
Overview
- Scope: post-construction cleaning (rough, final, touch-up), deep cleaning, window and glass cleaning, and junk removal/haul-away.
- Focus: HEPA dust control, finish-safe methods, responsible disposal, and scheduling that fits remodel timelines.
- Settings: active remodels, vacant turnarounds, and occupied homes.
What This Service Includes
- Post-construction cleaning: HEPA vacuuming of floors, trim, cabinets, and vents; high dusting of lights and fans; damp wipe of walls, doors, and hardware; adhesive, paint speck, and sticker removal; grout haze and film cleanup; floor care per finish (no over-wetting on wood).
- Final detailing: polish of fixtures, counters, and appliances; interior cabinet and drawer wipe-down; mirror and glass cleaning; baseboard and corner edges checked with bright light for residual dust.
- Touch-up clean: short return visit after punch-list work to remove fresh dust and fingerprints before move-in or photos.
- Deep cleaning: kitchens and baths degreased and descaled; tile and grout scrubbed; interior of ovens, fridges, and microwaves; lime scale and soap scum removal; vent and register cleaning.
- Windows and glass: interior/exterior wash, screen cleaning, track and sill detailing, paint scrape with safe blades, spot treatment for hard water; water-fed pole with pure water where appropriate.
- Junk removal & haul-away: sorting for donation and recycling; loading and disposal of construction debris, old fixtures, packaging, and general clutter; appliance and e-waste handled per local rules; receipts available on request.
Standards and Practices
- HEPA vacuums and microfiber used to control fine dust; damp wipe rather than dry feathering.
- Finish-safe products: pH-appropriate cleaners for stone and tile; non-abrasive pads; stainless cleaned with the grain; wood floors dry or lightly damp mopped.
- Glass care: new razors at low angle on wet glass; frames and gaskets protected; no scraping on tempered glass with fabrication debris risk without testing.
- Air and surfaces checked in raking light; no visible dust on horizontal trims, vents, or inside cabinet corners.
Sequencing and Timing
- Rough clean: after drywall sanding and major cuts—debris removal and initial dust knockdown.
- Final clean: after trades complete and before punch list or photography.
- Touch-up: brief revisit after punch items or move-in.
- Windows scheduled when exterior work and landscaping dust have settled; weather windows considered for exterior glass.
Junk Removal Notes
- Items sorted for donation, recycling, and landfill; loads sized to reduce tipping fees.
- Common exclusions: wet paint, chemicals, fuels, asbestos, and hazardous waste—directed to local HHW facilities.
- Appliances and e-waste routed to appropriate recycling streams; mattresses handled per municipal rules.
Coordination With Other Trades
- Works after dust-producing tasks; protects newly finished floors, counters, and fixtures.
- Confirms access with painters, tile setters, and HVAC for vent cleaning and sticker removal.
- Schedules haul-away to clear work zones and keep inspections on track.
Quality Markers
- No visible dust in raking light on trims, sills, and cabinet interiors.
- Glass streak-free, edges and tracks clean, no adhesive residue.
- Floors free of grit; corners and under-appliance areas checked; neutral, clean scent (no heavy perfumes).
Safety and Compliance
- Lead-safe and silica-aware cleanup where applicable; PPE used for chemicals and debris handling.
- Lifting limits observed; sharp objects and broken glass boxed and labeled before disposal.
- Local disposal and recycling rules followed; dump or transfer receipts available.
