DUST SETTLES.
EVERYWHERE.

Why builder’s dust is different

Cement, plaster, tile and sanding dust is much finer than household dust. It travels through the whole property, settles in layers, and scratches surfaces if wiped dry. It also sits inside cupboards, air-conditioning units, light fittings and window tracks long after the visible surfaces look clean.

The order matters

• Ventilate and let the dust settle for a day before starting.
• Remove debris, packaging and protective sheeting first.
• Work top to bottom: ceilings, fans and light fittings, then walls and windows, then furniture, then floors last.
• Vacuum every surface with a brush attachment before any damp wiping; wipe, then rinse cloths often.
• Clean floors at least twice; the first pass lifts the grit, the second removes the haze.

Places people forget

Inside kitchen cupboards and drawers, wardrobe shelves, behind appliances, window and door tracks, air-conditioning filters and vents, the tops of door frames and skirting boards, and the grout on new tiles, which often has a cement haze that needs a specific cleaner.

Booking a post-construction clean

This work takes considerably longer than a regular or deep clean and needs assessment first. When you request an estimate, say what work was done, whether the property is empty, and whether the contractor has removed debris. The office reviews the scope before quoting.