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After a home renovation, it's time to clean before you celebrate all the hard work done as you reoccupy after the renovation. Dust, debris, and dirt must be handled. Cleaning can feel overwhelming when you aren't tackling it with a plan.
Cleaning a house after a renovation involves having a plan, getting set up with the right tools and cleaners, and knowing the correct technique.
Remove Plastic Sheets & Trash
Many people use plastic sheets to cover furniture or other assets during home renovations. Remove them before you start cleaning.
Remove large waste materials, such as drywall fragments, nails, and wood scraps. Gather and dispose of bulky trash. Carefully dispose of hazardous waste or chemicals you no longer need.
Recycle what you can from your renovation, including cardboard, paper, and plastics. This is crucial to maintaining an eco-friendly renovation.
Dust From Top to Bottom
Work your way around the room dusting. Start at the top of the room and work your way down. Pay attention to corners, edges, and difficult-to-reach areas to clear away any debris tucked away in them. Dust all ducts, grates, vents, blinds, table surfaces, and decor.
Clean interior and exterior walls with a moist cloth or sponge. Make sure the paint is dry before wiping it with a wet cloth. To avoid water stains or streaks, wash your walls with water and dry with a soft towel. Remove any dust and debris left over from home renovations.
A renovation will kick up dust. Be sure to dust any ceiling fans and the ceiling itself to remove everything that's accumulated.
Use Mild Soap and Microfiber Cloth
There is no reason to use a cleaner that is more abrasive than mild soap. Mild soap easily eliminates bacteria and dirt.
Microfiber cloths collect dust particles. A fabric like this can handle smudges and more. Remove dust and debris from all surfaces.
Wipe Down Windows
Wipe your windows, window frames, doors, and trims with a microfiber cloth to remove smudges and debris. You won't need abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals to make your windows look new. If areas are difficult to clean, spray a glass cleaner over the area and wipe down in a circle with a microfiber towel.
Keep your windows open to get fresh air. Take the dust out. Don't let cleaner chemicals build up indoors. Open your windows.
Vacuum Carpet and Mop Floors
Vacuum your carpet to remove debris lodged in its fibres. For hard flooring, sweep and mop your floors. You may want to buff your floors to bring back their lustre and address imperfections. Be sure to use a cleaning solution specifically made for your flooring material or a carpet cleaner specific to your carpet style.
Wipe Light Fixtures
Wipe down all light fixtures and ensure bulbs are clear. Debris from your renovation should not cover your lights.
Vacuum Furniture
Use a high-quality vacuum with strong suction power to vacuum upholstery, curtains, furniture, and more. Especially with furniture, you want minimal debris.
Tackle Grime with a Cleaner
You won't have to do most of the post-renovation cleanup, but you will have cleaning solutions ready to eliminate dust or grime that's difficult to remove quickly. If you don't have much for cleaners, try a microfiber cloth soaked in warm water with mild soap and apply some elbow grease.
Wear Your Protective Equipment
It can take extensive cleaning following a renovation to get certain rooms looking their best. You'll want to wear PPE if you'll be cleaning for hours. Wear gloves to protect your hands. Equip yourself with a face mask to avoid dust and debris. Brooms, dustpans, mops, and buckets are also available.
Remove Trash
Clean, remove, and dispose of all trash after your renovation. Keep this as the last step. This will remove all the waste you no longer want in the home.
Clean the Driveway
Check your exterior. Inspect it for anything that needs to be cleaned. Sweep up and tidy your driveway and walkways if they are dirty. Clear away any debris from your front and back yard.
Clean Room by Room
Take the time to go through every room. Each room will have its own routine cleaning needs, such as the kitchen and bathroom being two rooms with a long list of to-dos.
