Post Renovation: How to Deep Clean Your  House Before Moving In

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Moving into a newly renovated house can be mentally and physically exhausting. To have a fresh and comfortable start after your home renovation project, cleaning your new space thoroughly before moving in is crucial. If you are short on time, you can even hire professional services for efficient cleaning services in Las Vegas, NV. Continue reading this article to master the skill of effectively cleaning every nook and cranny of your house with expert care. 

Preparing for Your Excavation

Safety Gear

You will likely move into any house after some renovation or post-construction. It is essential to know what hazards to look for and how to keep safe against them using personal protective equipment (PPE). Before entering the house, wear rubber-soled shoes with closed toes to avoid being injured by any stray nails left behind by constructors. Use dust masks and eye protection to protect yourself against breathing difficulties and irritation caused by flying dust and small splinters. Additionally, you should have a pair of rubber gloves to avoid being injured by overlooked glass shards or unclean objects. 

Cleaning Equipment

You should go prepared with the right equipment for your deep cleaning project. Assess what needs cleaning in your property, for example, spackling paste, brick dust, plaster dust, or paint, and how you will clean it before deciding on the right equipment. Some general things you will require include:

• A soft-bristled broom
• Trash bags
• Mop and bucket
• Microfibre dusters
• All-purpose soap cleaners and sponges
• Disinfectant sprays and degreasers
• White vinegar
• Hydrogen peroxide
• vacuum cleaner

Post-Renovation Cleaning Steps

Here’s how you will need to approach cleaning your renovated house:

Rough Cleaning

Before starting a more thorough cleaning, try to get the area as dust free as possible. Cleaning the debris will prevent you from breathing in dust later, making the process more organized and manageable. 

Protect your HVAC system by blocking the vents and openings with plastic sheets and masking tape. Start cleaning from the point furthest from the exit door to ensure you sweep the debris out of the house. Use a soft-bristled broom and sweep from all corners to the center of the room, do not forget to swipe at the ceilings and walls to brush all loose debris and spider webs. You should wear a dust mask and spray the dust with water to avoid inhaling it and make sweeping easier. 

Additional tools are wet/dry vacuums or sweeping compounds; commercial mixtures available at hardware stores to bind to dust and facilitate sweeping. Wipe down windows, door frames, baseboards, and partitions, tackling any stains and spots on them.

Deep Cleaning

In the next cleaning phase, wash the bathrooms and cabinets and mop the floor. Use a squeegee to clean the windows, glass doors, and shower cubicles. Clean the HVAC filters and vents with a vacuum cleaner, preferably with HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air). Fine dust can clog your electronics and HVAC system, so use a slightly damp microfiber cloth to pick the fine dust from every surface, including walls and floors. 

If you suspect a surface is covered with plaster dust, clean it with white vinegar and water and immediately dry it with a towel. Remember that brick dust is heavier and should be cleaned with a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water, and wipe surfaces using soft cotton rags. Do not scrub too hard to avoid scratching the surface. 

To clean wooden surfaces splotched with dried spackling paste, use wood oil to soften it and then scrape  it off with a plastic putty knife. Cover paint stains with a cloth dipped in a heated vinegar solution to soften them, then scrub using a nylon brush. Granite countertops will require specialist cleaning, so consult a professional.

Endnote

Moving into a renovated house can be exciting, but without proper cleaning, you may face various health hazards caused by harmful dust and unsanitary walls and floors. Using the tools and techniques listed above and a suitable cleaning schedule, you can give your house a deep cleaning session and complete its new look before moving in.