Post renovation cleaning

[richardgalvan43 0]

Once you have completed your renovation project it's important to clean up the dust and debris that often come with it. Not only is it unpleasant, it might also be harmful to you. If you have tiny humans and pets walking around, you must be extra careful about this. Unless you explicitly mention it in your contract, extensive cleaning is not part of your contractor's job. The industry standards usually involve vacuuming up larger bits of debris and then running a swifter across the floor. With all that on your to-do list, it's easy to overlook plans for site preparation and protection. It will have a big effect on your home during and after the renovation.
Here are some ways to minimize mess and prevent damage with thorough site preparation before work gets underway.

1) Before you start with renovation process, it's always good to have a discussion with your contractor about your expectation of cleanliness over the duration of the renovation process. So that they can work accordingly without disappointing you.

2) For homeowners who are renovating just one part of their residence, Site prep is an important undertaking. It becomes more significant if you plan to continue living at home through the renovation. The extra time and effort that goes into set-up and tear-down each day may actually cost more than clearing out completely. You will need to make sure that you still have crucial access to the facilities and are able to walk through to the rest of the apartment. The crews must first lay the paper, hang the tarp, and add any other protective barriers that have to be taken down at the end of the work day in order for the owners to use their home at night.

3) If you are undertaking any renovation other than a complete gut renovation, you can do the following to limit the disruption and mess.
- Completely seal off the renovation zone
Hanging a heavy-duty tarp (at least 8 millimeters thick) from the ceiling down to the floor is the best deal. This is done by applying masking tape to all sides of the tarp where it meets the ceiling, walls, and floor. You could consider applying a double layer of adhesive zipper if you need a flap for entry and exit. This will reduce the amount of dust that can escape through the small gaps.
- Protect anything that you're keeping within the renovation zone. If the floors are staying, cover them with construction paper or if it is the appliances that are staying, cover them with the tarp.

-It is nothing more annoying than having to wash the dusty clothes. So don't forget to seal the gaps between the closet doors by applying masking tape.

-Vacuum at the end of each workday. It is preferable to use vacuums with a HEPA since it can collect much smaller particles than normal vacuums.

-Just open the windows, increase the ventilation. You will feel a lot better.

It's always advisable to hire a post renovation cleaning service once you got all the work done completely. It will help you to get that 'brand new home' feel.

[LisaH 0]

This is very useful information, usually for this work we hire a team of specialists.