Finally, your office construction is completed, and your startup has a space to take its first steps. You are ready to meet potential employees, clients, and customers. You enter your little private office and are prepared to sit down in your seat. You stop and stand back up. A thin layer of dust covers your seat. You start looking around, realizing the space still needs a thorough cleaning checklist before it’s truly ready. The sense of accomplishment turns into worry.
The work is done, but post-construction debris covers every inch. The place is definitely not ready for business.There is dust on all surfaces, broken glass lying around, wood pieces scattered under desks, paint splatters all over glass surfaces, and adhesive residue that looks impossible to scrape.
You are no longer happy; all you can see is the mess. You have already called applicants in for interviews. What is your next move? Well
There are two options:
1- Run to Home Depot, get cleaning supplies, tools, and trash bags, and get to work.
Or
2- Call a professional post-construction cleaning company near you and get everything cleaned in a few hours.
Let’s go through a step-by-step guide to the Post-Construction Cleaning checklist, which will help you choose the option that best suits your needs.
Step 1: Collect Bulky Waste at One Spot
If you want things settled quickly, rent a big disposal bin and set it in the middle of the room. Start by collecting large debris, packaging materials, carpentry pieces, broken glass shards, paint tins, and cleaning supply waste. Post-construction demolition material’s sustainable management should also be a concern. Throw all that in the disposal bin. Now, contact the City of Toronto’s waste services to dispose of the construction waste for guidelines so you don’t get in trouble with the Law.
Hazardous waste generated during construction should be handled with caution. Follow local regulations when handling these waste materials. According to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, there are specific conditions under which hazardous waste can be deposited in landfill sites, emphasizing the need for systems to contain and process leachate to prevent environmental contamination.
Step 2: Start Dusting
Start by Dry dusting first. Use a good dry microfibre cloth and wipe all surfaces, including desktops, tables, chairs, windows, doors, and cabinets—in fact, every surface in the area.
After clearing everything with a dry clot
Step 3: HVAC Cleaning
HVAC cleaning is the most challenging aspect of post-construction cleaning, requiring specialized expertise and time. Air vents and HVAC systems accumulate a significant amount of construction dust and debris and require professional cleaning afterwards. HVAC systems are complex, containing filters, ductwork, coils, fans, blowers, and many other small components. All these parts catch construction dust and debris, which significantly impacts the HVAC.
This impacts the air quality and temperature control of the HVAC system. If HVAC cleaning is neglected for an extended period, it can impact the appliance’s lifespan.
You will need special equipment to open, clean, and close AC components.
Step 4: Vacuum Cleaning
Renovation and construction companies instruct homeowners to remove rugs, carpets, and fabric-based items from the property. But if you haven’t been able to do that, you will need a high-efficiency vacuum cleaner.
With a vacuum cleaner, you must vacuum rugs and carpets at least 2-3 times to remove all the debris.
Step 5: Hard Floor Cleaning and Polishing
Construction materials, such as paint and adhesives, may fall on the floor and leave stains that are too difficult to clean with bleach alone. You will need separate cleaning supplies for different floors in the property.
- For hardwood floors: Use a pH-neutral wood cleaner.
- For tiles: use warm water and vinegar or a tile-friendly product.
- For vinyl or laminate floors: Avoid excessive moisture and use a microfiber mop.
Step 6: Sanitization
Sanitization is not necessary for all the rooms in the recently constructed space. But if your commercial or residential property has bathrooms or kitchens, these rooms require sanitization.
- Sanitization of appliances in the kitchen
- Sanitization of countertops and kitchen cabinetry
- Disinfection of all surfaces in the bathroom
- Tile grout cleaning and sanitization in the kitchen and washroom
Step 7: Final Touches
After all post-construction cleaning of surfaces, fans, fixtures, windows, and doors, consider airing out the property. This will help remove the smell of cleaning supplies. Utilize high-quality air purifiers and fragrances to create a fresh and welcoming atmosphere for your business visitors.
This 7-step post-construction cleaning process will take a couple of days, hundreds of dollars in cleaning supplies, and much physical labour.
On the other hand, hiring a Professional Post-Construction Cleaning Company can make this process a piece of cake. Here is a list of reasons why people in Toronto prefer post-construction cleaning:
- Time-Saving: Instead of cleaning yourself, hire an exceptional team of experts. A professional team can complete the job in a fraction of the time, and you can start using the space within hours of hiring the cleaning team.
- Advanced Equipment and Products: You don’t have to buy hundreds of dollars’ worth of cleaning supplies, pressure washers, vacuum cleaners, and other tools to do a one-time job. Professionals use HEPA vacuums, industrial scrubbers, and eco-friendly cleaning products.
- Trained Team of Experts: Newly renovated surfaces are very delicate to be cleaned and handled by amateur cleaners. A little rough scrubbing can permanently damage the furniture. Cleaning companies take full responsibility for the cleaning they do. Most are also insured, protecting you from liability.
- Professional HVAC cleaning: Fine construction debris can accumulate inside air vents, AC ducts, fixtures, and other components. Only professionals know how to open, clean, and close the system without damaging it. This deep cleaning improves air quality and reduces the chances of respiratory issues.
H&M Maids Inc. is the solution you are looking for. Our team of cleaning experts arrives at your Toronto location with advanced machinery and completes the post-construction cleaning process within hours.