Post-Construction Cleaning Checklist You Must Know

Post-construction refers to all the last activities before the building can be handed over to the building owner. This includes ticking all checklist items, finishing touches, conducting a final walkthrough, and other cleaning tasks.

After all the finishing touches, a post-construction cleanup is a must to make sure that your house is unsoiled and safe to live in. Here are four important post-construction cleaning tasks you must add to your checklist: 

1. Wipe Down Hard Surfaces

This means cleaning all the hard surfaces in your home from top to bottom. This includes countertops, floors, doorknobs, light switches, and other hard surfaces that could be contaminated with bacteria or viruses.

First, wipe off dust on the walls using a dry cloth. However, you may also need to use a damp cloth depending on the type of paint or wall covering. Check with the paint or wallpaper manufacturer before doing so. You should test a small area first to avoid damaging the whole wall.

Clean the mouldings and cabinets next. Use a duster to reach these areas. Wipe off the shelves inside all cabinets, paying particular attention to the corners that are hard to reach.

Finally, clean any flat surfaces that are on or near the floor. Sweep out any visible dust, and mop the hard floors from wall to wall.

2. Vacuum Carpets and Upholstery

Dust and grime particles can easily settle in draperies, upholstered furniture, pillows and carpets. After construction, if they aren’t vacuumed well and are left to accumulate on surfaces, it might give friends, family, and visitors irritations and itchy, unpleasant reactions.

Therefore, you must vacuum all soft surfaces thoroughly, paying great attention to the minor details. Remove and vacuum each furniture cushion, then repeat the process.

3. Don’t Forget About the Small Details 

As you undertake your home renovation, don’t forget about the little things. Cleaning any other furniture or items in the renovation zone will ensure a fully dust-free living space. Here’s a quick list of commonly overlooked areas:

• Lighting fixtures
• Ceiling fan blades
• Lamp sconces
• Electronics
• Small home appliances
• Decorations

4. Clean Air Vents and Replace the Filters

During a house repair, dust and debris can mix with the air and travel to your vents. Even if you only remodel one room, it’s still important to clean the air vents and filters to limit the amount of dust that can spread to other rooms Here is how you clean air vents:

• Remove the vent covers from the walls and ceilings 
• Wash the covers with soap and warm water 
• Dry the covers 
• Install fresh air filters 

Conclusion

Everyone may find cleaning challenging, especially a post-construction cleanup. However, it is crucial to keep your home and family safe. By following this cleaning checklist above, you will be able to have a clean, spotless, and unsoiled home after a successful construction project. 

Are you searching for a reliable commercial cleaning company around Calgary and Edmonton? Diamond Cleaning Calgary has everything you need. We can also help you maintain a dust-free home post construction. Book your appointment with us today.