How to Do Post-Construction Cleaning

How to Do Post-Construction Cleaning
Written By
Usha Dadighat
Usha Dadighat
Published: Nov 25, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Post-Construction Cleaning

  1. Remove any trash, debris or leftover construction materials. Throw away anything that you cannot reuse. Rent a construction dumpster if needed.

  2. Vacuum every surface in the house to remove dust left from the various installation processes.

  3. Wipe down all surfaces, including cabinets, counters, appliances, ceiling fans, doors, shelves, window trim and sills and mirrors with an antibacterial cleaner. Remove any smudges or dust left after vacuuming.

  4. Use an air purifier throughout the house to remove any airborne dust particles, bacteria or mold spores stirred up by the construction process.

  5. Clean the HVAC duct and vents to remove any dust or other particles that have circulated through the system during construction. Allow the system to run with the newly purified air.

  6. Clean all windows and remove any labels or stickers with rubbing alcohol.

  7. Sweep and mop any hardwood or tile floors and use a carpet cleaner on any carpets.

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Tips

Use a mask to keep from inhaling any construction dust while cleaning.

Photo Credits

house under construction image by Jana Lumley from Fotolia.com

Usha Dadighat

Usha Dadighat has been writing since 2008. She earned a Bachelor of Science in computer science and a minor in psychology from the Missouri University of Science and Technology in December 2010. She currently works as a software…

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