Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge

Post-Renovation Cleaning in Des Plaines, IL

Construction dust, residue and debris cleared out of your new Des Plaines kitchen so you can actually use it.

  • Serving Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
  • A clear checklist of what gets cleaned
  • Scheduled around your day

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After-remodel cleanup problems we handle in Des Plaines

Construction dust is finer than household dust and settles back down for days after a broom stirs it up. Our crew in Des Plaines removes it properly: HEPA vacuuming first, then wiping every surface, inside the new cabinets, along the trim and in the vent registers.

Older home: possible lead in the dust

If walls with old paint were cut or sanded in a pre-1978 house, the dust may contain lead. Lead-safe cleanup and verification are the renovator's job under EPA rules; our cleaning uses HEPA vacuums and wet wiping, never dry sweeping.

Scratch-prone new surfaces

We protect new finishes by removing loose dust before any wiping and using non-scratch pads only.

Cleanup before moving back in

Before your dishes go back, the kitchen should be fully dust-free. We do the cleaning so move-in day is about unpacking.

Stickers and labels on new appliances

Energy labels, brand stickers and protective plastic leave adhesive behind. We remove them with products that won't scratch stainless or glass.

Dust on light fixtures and trim

Light fixtures and the tops of trim are easy to miss. We work from the ceiling down so nothing gets re-dusted.

Inside new appliances

We open every appliance and clean out dust, packaging bits and tape from shipping.

Tape residue and protective film

Painter's tape and floor protection can leave adhesive behind. We remove it with products safe for the floor or finish.

Dust in vents and returns

If the HVAC ran during the work, the vent covers and returns are full of fine dust. We clean them so it doesn't keep circulating.

What the cleaning covers

  • Walk-through after the trades finishWe look at the finishes, materials and remaining labels or residue and confirm what is included.
  • Inside cabinets and drawersWe clean the inside of all cabinets and drawers so they are ready for dishes.
  • Vents, returns and fixturesWe clean the vent covers and returns and dust every fixture.
  • Labels, adhesive and filmWe remove labels and glue from new appliances, sinks and windows.
  • Damp wiping all surfacesCounters, cabinet fronts, trim, doors and walls are wiped with damp microfiber after vacuuming.
  • Appliances, sink and windowsAppliance interiors, the new sink and faucet, and the windows and tracks are cleaned.
  • Final floor cleanThe floor is vacuumed and cleaned last with a product suited to the new flooring.

How we clean different surfaces

Microfiber clothsClean, damp microfiber picks up what vacuuming leaves without scratching.
Plastic razor blades and non-scratch padsPlastic scrapers and soft pads remove stuck-on spots safely.
Adhesive removers safe for finishesUsed to take off stickers and tape residue without dulling paint, stainless or plastic.
Grout haze removersProducts suited to the tile; acid-based ones only on tile that can take them, never on natural stone.
HEPA vacuumsCapture very fine drywall and wood dust instead of blowing it back into the room.

What the work looks like in Des Plaines homes

Post-Renovation Cleaning in a 1980s-1990s two-story colonial / tract house — beforeBefore
Post-Renovation Cleaning in a 1980s-1990s two-story colonial / tract house — afterAfter

Des Plaines kitchen, 1980s two-story: post-renovation cleaning

The site: a 1980s two-story in Des Plaines. The main complaint was stickers, tape and residue all over the new kitchen. Finished kitchen: the same new kitchen dust-free and ready to use: cabinets clean inside and out, counters and appliances free of labels and residue, floor cleaned. On site this meant vents, returns and fixtures, labels, adhesive and film, plus appliances, sink and windows.

Post-Renovation Cleaning project in Elk Grove Village, beforeBefore
Post-Renovation Cleaning project in Elk Grove Village, afterAfter

An Elk Grove Village two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after

The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Elk Grove Village. The reason for the call: stickers, tape and residue all over the new kitchen. The result: the same new kitchen dust-free and ready to use: cabinets clean inside and out, counters and appliances free of labels and residue, floor cleaned. The job covered walk-through after the trades finish, labels, adhesive and film, plus damp wiping all surfaces.

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Post-Renovation Cleaning project in Glenview, beforeBefore
Post-Renovation Cleaning project in Glenview, afterAfter

Before and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glenview

The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near The Glen. The reason for the call: drywall dust on every surface after the remodel. The result: the same new kitchen dust-free and ready to use: cabinets clean inside and out, counters and appliances free of labels and residue, floor cleaned. On site this meant walk-through after the trades finish, vents, returns and fixtures, plus labels, adhesive and film.

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Kitchen Remodeling project near Des Plaines, beforeBefore
Kitchen Remodeling project near Des Plaines, afterAfter

Kitchen Remodeling in a 1960s ranch, Des Plaines

What changed: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.

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Kitchen Cabinet Painting project near Des Plaines, beforeBefore
Kitchen Cabinet Painting project near Des Plaines, afterAfter

Des Plaines kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen cabinet painting

Finished: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.

Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Des Plaines →

From walk-through to done

  1. Schedule after the trades finishWe come in after the final punch list, so the clean stays clean.
  2. Walk-through and estimatePhotos or a quick visit let us confirm the scope and price in writing.
  3. Detailed cleaningHEPA vacuuming, interiors, vents, labels and residue, then damp wiping and floors.
  4. Final checkWe review the kitchen with you and touch up anything missed.

Post-Renovation Cleaning questions from Des Plaines homeowners

Do you remove stickers and protective film?
We take off labels and film and clean the glue off with products that don't scratch.
When should the cleaning be scheduled?
Once the contractor is done and the floor protection is up. If any work remains, it's best to wait.
How much does post-renovation cleaning cost?
The scope of the remodel and the amount of residue drive the price. You get a line-item estimate first.
Is post-construction cleaning worth it?
Construction dust is fine and keeps resettling, so a standard clean usually leaves a film behind. HEPA equipment and a systematic approach remove it for good.
Will you damage my new finishes?
New finishes get mild, neutral products and clean microfiber. No abrasive pads on stainless, stone or fresh paint.
What happens to the old cabinets and debris in Des Plaines?
Hauler is LRS: one bulk item per week at no extra charge; extra items may incur a charge. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a permit for post-renovation cleaning in Des Plaines?
It depends on the scope. Des Plaines's rule in short: A building permit is required for any residential kitchen remodel; non-structural work uses the Kitchen/Bath Non-Structural permit ($150 fee, rough and final inspections). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Des Plaines?
Yes. Our crews work across Des Plaines — ZIP 60016, 60018 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Elk Grove Village.

Working in Des Plaines

  • A lot of Des Plaines kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
  • Most Des Plaines homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
  • We know how Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.

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