Three Phases OF POST construction cleaning
1st phase- rough clean
The first phase is the rough clean stage, usually conducted during construction. It begins when all the plumbing, wiring, and framing work has been done at the site. At this stage the cleaners can visit the site, remove the debris, collect the trash, and remove the stickers.
The first steps of post-construction cleaning often make the most significant changes in the space. Phase One involves cleaning any appliances, cabinets, and shelves both inside and out, which provides an instant breath of fresh air for the space. This is also the time to remove any plastic or stickers from new appliances, furniture, windows, doors.
The bulk of your trash and debris will be disposed of at this stage. Your cleaning crew can make quick work of this step, allowing you to attend to the smaller details of the space. Anything that’s too big to be swept or vacuumed up will be taken away. At this point, it’s also important to double-check for any safety issues, leaks, loose wires, or any other issue that may need to be brought to the attention of your contractors.
This phase also includes cleaning any windows or glass doors that may have been dirtied during construction. If need be, you can give these surfaces another cleaning later, but giving them some attention early on is a quick and easy way to make the space feel more complete. If paint or other construction materials have left any stains, those will be taken care of during this initial cleaning phase.
Finishing the Rough Clean phase makes a huge difference in your space and allows you to move on to other aesthetic tasks, such as painting the walls or bringing in some décor. The next cleaning phase is a bit more labor-intensive.
2nd phase- deep clean
This stage is the most crucial out of the three. It also contains more cleaning work than the rest of the two phases. So, this stage first begins by repeating the steps of the previous stage. This stage also requires many cleaning products and tools. It may require the most days to complete. This stage usually happens when construction is complete.
The second phase involves cleaning installed items like appliances, counter tops, sinks, cabinets, toilets. When these items are installed, there’s plenty of debris left behind. Besides dust and dirt, there may also be stray tools or nails that present safety hazards. The cleaning team will ensure your space is tidy and safe by properly disposing of any and all leftover construction materials.
The cleaners will attend to the floors, clean baseboards, and wipe down the door frames and walls. Dusting is also a big component of this phase, as your cleaning crew will tackle areas like heaters, fans, ceilings, and lights. Any dust that has accumulated during construction will be properly eliminated.
This phase is the time when cleaning crews will attend to specialized rooms like the kitchen, lobby, bathroom or offices. You’ll find that many of your standard deep-cleaning tasks take place during this phase, such as cleaning kitchen appliances, counter tops, and sanitizing sinks and all kitchen areas. Make sure the lobby or the main floor is also clean. You also need to make sure the floors are polished and if it is carpet that everything is vacuumed.
3rd phases- final clean/touch up
The final phase of cleaning is arguably the most important and usually happens about a week after Phase Two has started. At this point, the construction team has typically finished its final walk through. Construction is officially complete, and after Phase Three of cleaning, the space will be fully ready for use!
This phase involves cleaning fingerprints and smudges from various surfaces, vacuuming and mopping floors, and giving the space a general overview to ensure everything is cleaned properly. Any stray markings or smudges will be cleaned, turning the area from a construction zone into a fully functional space.
If new appliances have been installed, this phase is the time to get rid of fingerprints and make the exteriors shine like new. Even the smallest details will be attended to, such as cleaning the trim and removing marks or smudges on the walls. Whether you’re building an office in the heart of Manhattan or a home on the outskirts of the city, these small elements make all the difference.
Touch-up cleaning typically doesn’t take as long as either of the other two cleaning phases. The majority of the space is already clean, but this final phase puts the finishing touches on the project as a whole. Once this step is complete, regular maintenance cleaning should be all you need to keep your space looking and feeling fresh and neat.