Post-Renovation Cleaning in Elk Grove Village, IL

After-remodel cleanup problems we handle in Elk Grove Village

When the contractor packs up, the new kitchen is still coated in fine drywall and sawdust, with stickers on the appliances and grout haze on the tile. We clean Elk Grove Village kitchens after renovation with HEPA vacuums and damp wiping, inside every cabinet and drawer and up to the vents.

Older home: possible lead in the dust

In Elk Grove Village homes built before 1978, old paint may contain lead. Federal lead-safe rules make the renovation firm responsible for cleanup and cleaning verification, so ask your contractor whether that was done before general cleaning.

Dust in vents and returns

Dust drawn into the registers and return grilles blows back out when the heat or air comes on. We vacuum and wipe the covers and the openings we can reach.

Paint specks and caulk smears

Specks of paint on new counters or flooring are common after the painters leave. We take them off one by one.

Fine drywall dust on every surface

Dry dusting just moves drywall dust into the air. We capture it with HEPA vacuums and finish with microfiber that holds it.

Dust inside new cabinets and drawers

Construction dust settles in drawer corners and on shelf pins. Each cabinet interior gets vacuumed and wiped.

Inside new appliances

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

Stickers and labels on new appliances

Peeling the film off stainless leaves a sticky residue. We take it off carefully and clean the surface along the grain.

Tape residue and protective film

When the floor protection comes up, the tape lines often stay. We clean them off.

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What we clean

Walk-through after the trades finishA walk-through once the contractor is done tells us what needs special care.
Debris pickupWe clear packaging, small scraps and loose debris before cleaning starts.
HEPA vacuuming top to bottomWe vacuum from the top of the room down with HEPA machines to capture fine dust.
Vents, returns and fixturesWe clean the vent covers and returns and dust every fixture.
Damp wiping all surfacesOnce loose dust is captured, every surface gets a damp wipe to pick up the rest.
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.

Products and methods

HEPA vacuumsVacuums with HEPA filters are the main tool for construction dust.

Microfiber clothsHold fine dust when damp and leave fewer streaks on stainless and glass.

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.

Plastic razor blades and non-scratch padsLift paint specks and caulk from glass and tile without scratching.

Kitchens like yours in Elk Grove Village: before and after

Post-Renovation Cleaning in a 1980s-1990s two-story colonial / tract house — before — Post-Renovation Cleaning in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Elk Grove Village

This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Elk Grove Village. 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 debris pickup, vents, returns and fixtures, plus damp wiping all surfaces.

Post-Renovation Cleaning in a 1980s-1990s two-story colonial / tract house — after — Post-Renovation Cleaning in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Elk Grove Village

This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Elk Grove Village. 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 debris pickup, vents, returns and fixtures, plus damp wiping all surfaces.

Post-Renovation Cleaning project in Itasca, before — Post-Renovation Cleaning in a 1990s two-story colonial, Itasca

This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near South Side. The reason for the call: a new kitchen too dusty to use. After: 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 debris pickup, HEPA vacuuming top to bottom, plus appliances, sink and windows.
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Post-Renovation Cleaning project in Itasca, after — Post-Renovation Cleaning in a 1990s two-story colonial, Itasca

This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near South Side. The reason for the call: a new kitchen too dusty to use. After: 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 debris pickup, HEPA vacuuming top to bottom, plus appliances, sink and windows.
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Post-Renovation Cleaning project in Wood Dale, before — Post-Renovation Cleaning in a 1990s two-story colonial, Wood Dale

This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Wood Dale. The main complaint was drywall dust on every surface after the remodel. After: 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 HEPA vacuuming top to bottom, vents, returns and fixtures, plus damp wiping all surfaces.
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Post-Renovation Cleaning project in Wood Dale, after — Post-Renovation Cleaning in a 1990s two-story colonial, Wood Dale

This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Wood Dale. The main complaint was drywall dust on every surface after the remodel. After: 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 HEPA vacuuming top to bottom, vents, returns and fixtures, plus damp wiping all surfaces.
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Kitchen Remodeling project near Elk Grove Village, before — Elk Grove Village kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen remodeling

Cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Elk Grove Village →

Kitchen Remodeling project near Elk Grove Village, after — Elk Grove Village kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen remodeling

Cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
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Kitchen Cabinet Painting project near Elk Grove Village, before — Elk Grove Village kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen cabinet painting

What changed: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Elk Grove Village →

Kitchen Cabinet Painting project near Elk Grove Village, after — Elk Grove Village kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen cabinet painting

What changed: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Elk Grove Village →

From walk-through to done

Schedule after the trades finishBook the cleaning once the last trade is done so dust isn't added back.
Walk-through and estimateWe look at the space and finishes and give you a written estimate.
Detailed cleaningHEPA vacuuming, interiors, vents, labels and residue, then damp wiping and floors.
Final checkYou inspect the kitchen with us before we leave.

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Post-Renovation Cleaning questions from Elk Grove Village homeowners

Can you clean grout haze off new tile?

We do. Haze is easier to remove early, after the cure time the grout maker specifies.

What does post-renovation cleaning include?

Everything needed to make the kitchen usable: fine dust removed from top to bottom, interiors cleaned, stickers and residue taken off and floors cleaned.

Do you remove stickers and protective film?

We take off labels and film and clean the glue off with products that don't scratch.

Is post-construction cleaning worth it?

Most homeowners find that one thorough post-renovation clean saves weeks of re-dusting.

Will you damage my new finishes?

We are careful with new surfaces; grit is the main risk, so we vacuum it off before any wiping.

Do you work in my part of Elk Grove Village?

Yes. Our crews work across Elk Grove Village — ZIP 60007 — and nearby Itasca, Wood Dale, Schaumburg.

Working in Elk Grove Village

A lot of Elk Grove Village kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
Most Elk Grove Village homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.

ZIP 60007