{"id":1907,"date":"2019-01-17T13:35:36","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T13:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.topcleaningcompanies.co.uk\/?p=1272"},"modified":"2023-01-23T00:22:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T00:22:10","slug":"after-builders-clean-up-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topcleaning.fome.agency\/?p=1907","title":{"rendered":"After Builders Clean-Up Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the builders leave your premises, the real work begins. More often than not, you\u2019ll be left with a huge mess on your hands \u2013 there will be dust, dirt and debris practically everywhere! And if you\u2019ve opted for the do-it-yourself approach and decided to tackle it all on your own, it might seem a bit overwhelming. But don\u2019t worry, this article has you covered! Keep reading and, by the end, you\u2019ll have a firm grasp on how to best tackle\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your after-builders cleaning situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>If you\u2019re impatient, here\u2019s a quick rundown:<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sort your tools out \u2013 make sure that you\u2019ve got everything you need before you begin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give your premises and initial sweep \u2013 get rid of the larger debris before you dig in<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start at the ceiling and clean your way down to the floor \u2013 avoid getting dirt on already cleaned surfaces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vacuum it all up \u2013 your trusty vacuum cleaner has your back<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mop the floors \u2013 eliminate any residual dust<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tackle the fine details \u2013 window sills, tables, shelves and the likes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Get your stuff together<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><b><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1276\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcleaningcompanies.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/efficient-cleaning-tips.jpg\" alt=\"Efficient Cleaning Tips\" width=\"450\" height=\"342\" \/><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you begin, do a quick inventory check. Make sure that your vacuum is emptied out, take out a few pairs of rubber gloves and see if you\u2019ll need a refill on your cleaning solutions. A quick note here \u2013 it\u2019s recommended that you avoid using commercial domestic cleaning products and instead go with their eco-friendly alternatives. Finding effective green cleaning recipes online will take a few minutes of your time and will protect you from a variety of dangerous toxins and chemicals!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mind the furniture &#8211; before you get to work, make sure that all furniture and electric appliances are either fully covered up or out of the way \u2013 you don\u2019t want to get them any dirtier than they already are! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One last thing before we being \u2013 make sure that your windows are open. This will help you deal with the dust faster and easier, all the while saving you from breathing it in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Start with a sweep of your entire home<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go room by room, removing the larger debris and following up with a quick sweep. Remember \u2013 you aren\u2019t trying to remove every last speck of dust, you are merely preparing the grounds for the work to follow. Allow yourself no more than 15 minutes per room, and after you\u2019ve dealt with the worst in every room, you can move on to the next step.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Start at the ceiling and work your way down<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s it\u2019s once again best to clean room by room. Starting at the ceiling, slowly clean your way down to the floor. Using this approach, you\u2019re ensuring that you aren\u2019t getting dust on already cleaned surfaces. Once again, you aren\u2019t trying to remove everything and make the place shine just yet. Walls are usually best-taken care of by using a damp cloth unless they were recently painted. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Vacuum the place up<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time to deal with the smaller dust particles has finally come! Fire your trusty old vacuum cleaner up and eliminate every last bit of dust and dirt lurking about in rooms. If the mess feels worse than you initially thought, you might want to check your filter \u2013 excessive amounts of dust and dirt can clog even the best of filters, and you might need to change it. After you\u2019re done with the vacuuming process, you can safely proceed to mop.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Mop up the floors<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrap your after-builders cleaning session with a good mopping. Following the same principle as above, carefully go through your premises room-by-room and ensure that the floors are well taken care of. If you notice any leftover smudges after you\u2019re done with a room, do not be afraid to repeat the procedure \u2013 sometimes getting rid of the after-builders mess can take a couple of tries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The finer details<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a major construction or renovation project takes place in your home, everything will be covered in dust and dirt. And yes, sadly this includes the window sills, difficult to reach corners and other tricky to deal with places. Best left for last, these problematic locations should be dealt with by using your delicate upholstery attachments or other specialised tools. Try to remove as much dust and dirt and finish by wiping them with a clean damp cloth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to learn more after-builders clean-up tricks, or if you\u2019d like help with your domestic cleaning chores, you can quickly and easily reach our team by calling <a href=\"tel:02071567853\">020 7156 7853<\/a> or by visiting our website.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once the builders leave your premises, the real work begins. More often than not, you\u2019ll be left with a huge mess on your hands \u2013 there will be dust, dirt and debris practically everywhere! 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