Post-Renovation Cleaning: A Step-by-Step Guide

After a renovation, an apartment looks like a construction site: building dust seeps into every crack, windows are covered in paint and expanding foam, and floors are streaked with cement. Regular cleaning won't cut it here.

Why Construction Dust Is Especially Dangerous

Fine particles of cement, gypsum, and plaster settle on surfaces and linger in the air. They irritate the respiratory tract and can trigger allergies. A regular vacuum won't collect them — you need a machine with a HEPA filter.

Stages of Post-Renovation Cleaning

1. Dry Cleaning

First we collect large debris and construction dust using a professional construction-grade vacuum.

2. Window Cleaning

We remove paint and expanding foam using specialized solvents that won't damage the glass, then wash the windows to a streak-free finish.

3. Floor Washing

Cement residue requires specialized acid-based chemicals. Plain water and a mop will only spread it around.

4. Cleaning Radiators and Ventilation

Construction dust collects in radiators and ventilation grilles. If left, it will spread through the apartment every time the heating comes on.

5. Wiping Doors and Reveals

Paint and filler on door frames, window reveals, and baseboards — the finishing touch that is often overlooked.

6. Disinfecting Bathrooms

After construction workers, bathrooms require full disinfection.

How Long It Takes

Cleaning a one-bedroom apartment after renovation takes 6–8 hours for a two-person team. A three-bedroom apartment is a full working day.

When to Order

Ideally — right after the builders have finished and removed the large debris. Don't wait: the longer the dust settles, the harder it becomes to remove.

We handle post-renovation cleaning of any complexity. We arrive with everything we need.