New Construction House Cleaning Checklist

So, the construction of your dream building is finished?

That’s incredible. Hopefully, everything went smoothly and on time.

After all, a contractor’s blood, sweat, and tears have gone into finishing a project, it isn’t completed until it is completed. This is to conclude, even after the construction is over, there is always the cleaning to deal with.

When a construction or renovation project is completed, it’s important to clean up the dust and debris that often surround them

For busy people who want their homes to sparkle, hiring a skilled cleaner is a popular choice.

But if you’re not interested in leasing a construction site cleanup service, you can not realize how much work goes into actually closing up a project and cleaning the construction site.

Creating and using a personalized new (post) construction cleanup checklist is one way to ensure that all of these tasks are completed.

A routine new construction cleaning checklist is provided below to ensure that you or your cleaner completes all of the necessary tasks.

What is a new (post) construction house cleaning checklist?

A new construction house cleaning checklist can be defined as a list of items that should be cleaned later a construction project is completed.

It is a systematic document that divides the various areas of a construction site into particular cleaning categories. It assists staff in walking around and area and identifying any cleanup activities that must be achieved ahead the project can be deemed finished.

What Does New Construction House Cleaning Checklist Contain?

Each area of the building should be covered by your post-construction cleaning checklist. It can be utilized as a reference to assist staff in inspecting all aspects of the construction, from the floors, walls, and ceilings to exterior features and trash and debris removal.

Here’s what you can include

Commonplace Cleanup Checklist

Dusting and general cleaning (top to bottom)
Ceiling fans and dust ceilings
Clean the walls, dust them, and wipe them down.
Trim, baseboards, window frames, and door frames should all be clean.
Clean the panes (glass, tracks, blocks)
Clean the hinges of any paint, mud, or debris.
Interior freemasonry (brick, rock, marble) must be clean.
Vacuuming the carpet
Edges of the floor are vacuumed
Floors that are free of debris (this may or may not include buffing, waxing and sealing.)
Fixtures and bulbs should be clean.
Handrails for dust, mantels, and other woodwork
Clean the insides of closets, cabinets, and shelves.
Remove the drawers and clean underneath them
Blinds/shutters should be cleaned regularly.
Remove all garbage and dispose of it properly.
Remove any safeguarding plastic layer and discard it
Clean the tops and sides of the doors
Ensure that all electrical switches and wallplugs are clean(not with water).
To clean the ducts, remove the floor vents.

Exits and Entrances Cleanup Checklist

Cleaning and dusting (top to bottom)
Clean the doors.
Clear thresholds
Exterior lights that are in good condition
Entryway for vacuum and dust
Clean and sweep the porch.
Driveway, porch, and deck should all be pressure washed.

Kitchen Cleanup Checklist

Dusting the kitchen (top to bottom)
Clean the shelving and drawers by vacuuming, dusting, and wiping them down.
Cabinet doors, tops of cabinets, and glass should all be clean.
Wipe off the walls and floors.
Excess caulking, adhesives, and debris should be removed from sinks and faucets.
Sponge countertops, corners, and backsplashes inside, out, and under appliances.
Remove all packaging, plastic, and labels and discard.

Bathroom Cleanup Checklist

Toilets and Bathrooms
Cleaning and dusting (top to bottom)
Inside and out, clean the cabinets.
Clean the sinks/faucets of excess caulking, adhesives, and debris.
Toilets that are in good condition
Wipe off the walls
Mirrors, glass, and chrome should all be clean.
Remove any stickers from the toilet, the bathtub, and the sink*
Remove all packaging, plastic, stickers, tape, straps, and other materials and discard them.

Laundry/utility Cleanup Checklist

Cleaning and dusting
Inside and out, clean the cabinets.
Appliances should be cleaned on the inside, outside, and below.
Vacuum or sweep the surfaces.
Clean the furnace, water heater, and other appliances.

Storage/Dusting Cleanup Checklist

Dusting and cleaning
Inside and out, clean the cabinets.
Vacuum/sweep the floors
Clean the furnace, water heater, and other appliances (If located)

Bonus: Miscellaneous focus

Both stickers should be removed.
The edges should be swept and wiped.
Spritz with essential oils (make it smell fresh!)

Always keep your house clean from top to bottom!

Last but not least,

That concludes the discussion. A thorough cleaning checklist.

You should now have all of the details you need to clean the site properly after reading this post-construction cleaning checklist.

You can, however, employ a cleaning company to help you with this task.

If it seems to be a little lengthy, you can always employ a housekeeper to assist you.

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