When a new building or addition is constructed, there is an obnoxious and unsafe amount of dust, debris, and material scraps left behind. The construction crew is not paid or appointed to clean this mess up when they are done, so it is up to the property owners to outsource professional cleanup teams if they want their new property to shine and sparkle.
Attempting post-construction cleaning on your own is not only overwhelmingly tedious and tiresome, it can be dangerous without the proper supplies and resources. A professional cleaning company has the training, tools, and equipment to ensure all proper hygienic precautions are taken. Continue reading to learn about the basics of post-construction cleaning services.
Post Construction Clean-Up
Trash Removal
Before all the small cleaning details can be managed, the trash and scrap materials must be removed and thrown away. A construction site cleaning crew safely disposes of hazardous materials, trash, and all other forms of debris left over from construction. Anything that can be recycled is recycled, and all other materials are disposed of safely and properly. This includes leftover wood, scrap metal, nails, soda cans, plastic, paper, organic material, and everything else.
Dust Removal
The most obnoxious part of construction work is the leftover dust. Layers and layers of dust will cover every surface, and even enter registers, vents, and ductwork. This dust is a result of sanding, sawing, demolishing, and more, so it contains a wide range of hazardous particles such as wood, dirt, and metal fragments.
In order to eliminate dust properly, you must use certain supplies, tools, and procedures. Believe it or not, there is a special method to dust removal, and it is more than just wiping it away. A professional commercial cleaning company has the training, tools, and equipment to locate all areas of dust accumulation, including vents, registers, and duct work, and eliminate it entirely.
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Once all the trash and dust is removed, every square-inch of surfaces, nooks, and crannies, including the indoor air environment, is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Specialized products and equipment are used to complete this part of the post construction site clean up process.
When the cleaning and sanitizing are finished, a good commercial cleaning company will end the project with a test called a “white glove inspection.” They will actually don a clean white glove and walk through the property wiping their fingers on every surface to ensure it is entirely unsoiled.