Post-Renovation Cleaning in Elmhurst, IL

After-remodel cleanup problems we handle in Elmhurst

A finished remodel isn't ready for dishes until the dust is out of the drawers, the protective film is off the stainless and the paint specks are gone from the floor. We do that final cleanup in Elmhurst homes with care for brand-new finishes that scratch easily.

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.

Dust inside new cabinets and drawers

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

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.

Scratch-prone new surfaces

Construction dust is abrasive. We lift it off instead of rubbing it in, so new finishes keep their shine.

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 on light fixtures and trim

Every ledge in the room collects dust during a remodel: casings, crown, sills and baseboards. We wipe them all.

Cleanup before moving back in

If you moved out for the remodel, we get the kitchen ready so you can unpack straight into clean cabinets.

Grout haze on new tile

Grout haze is normal after tiling, but it needs to be cleaned off. We use products that are safe for the tile type, especially natural stone.

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What the cleaning covers

Debris pickupLeftover scraps, packaging and small debris are bagged and removed from the kitchen.
HEPA vacuuming top to bottomCeiling corners, fixtures, cabinet tops, shelves and floors are vacuumed with HEPA filtration.
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.
Grout haze and spot cleanupWe clean grout film from tile and take off paint and adhesive spots.
Final floor cleanThe floor is vacuumed and cleaned last with a product suited to the new flooring.

Methods we use

Adhesive removers safe for finishesGentle adhesive removers, tested on a hidden spot first.

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

Grout haze removersProducts suited to the tile; acid-based ones only on tile that can take them, never on natural stone.

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

pH-neutral cleaners for stone and new finishesSafe for new stone counters, sealed grout and painted cabinets that are still curing.

Before and after: kitchens near Elmhurst

Post-Renovation Cleaning in a 1980s-1990s two-story colonial / tract house — before — An Elmhurst 1990s two-story colonial: before and after

This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Elmhurst. What bothered the owners most: a new kitchen too dusty to use. 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, HEPA vacuuming top to bottom, plus final floor clean.

Post-Renovation Cleaning in a 1980s-1990s two-story colonial / tract house — after — An Elmhurst 1990s two-story colonial: before and after

This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Elmhurst. What bothered the owners most: a new kitchen too dusty to use. 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, HEPA vacuuming top to bottom, plus final floor clean.

Post-Renovation Cleaning project in Villa Park, before — Before and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Villa Park

The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Villa Park. 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. The job covered debris pickup, inside cabinets and drawers, plus final floor clean.
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Post-Renovation Cleaning project in Villa Park, after — Before and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Villa Park

The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Villa Park. 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. The job covered debris pickup, inside cabinets and drawers, plus final floor clean.
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Kitchen Remodeling project near Elmhurst, before — Before and after: a 1960s ranch in Elmhurst

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.
Kitchen Remodeling in Elmhurst →

Kitchen Remodeling project near Elmhurst, after — Before and after: a 1960s ranch in Elmhurst

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 Elmhurst, before — Elmhurst kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen cabinet painting

Finished: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
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Kitchen Cabinet Painting project near Elmhurst, after — Elmhurst kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen cabinet painting

Finished: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
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Cabinet Refacing project near Elmhurst, before — Before and after: a 1960s ranch in Elmhurst

Finished: new five-piece shaker doors in creamy white uppers and navy lowers on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Elmhurst →

Cabinet Refacing project near Elmhurst, after — Before and after: a 1960s ranch in Elmhurst

Finished: new five-piece shaker doors in creamy white uppers and navy lowers on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls.
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Cleaning day

Schedule after the trades finishWe come in after the final punch list, so the clean stays clean.
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 Elmhurst homeowners

Do you clean the HVAC vents?

We clean the register covers, return grilles and the openings we can reach. Full duct cleaning is a separate service.

How long does the cleaning take?

Usually one visit for a kitchen, depending on its size, how much dust there is and the extras included.

Is post-construction cleaning worth it?

If you want to use the kitchen right away without dust in every drawer, yes. It also protects new finishes from being scratched by wiping grit.

What does post-renovation cleaning include?

Dust removal everywhere, including inside cabinets and vents, plus cleaning off construction residue like labels, tape, paint and grout film.

Doesn't my contractor clean up?

Most contractors do a broom-clean: debris out and floors swept. Detailed cleaning of fine dust, interiors and residue is usually a separate job.

Do I need a permit for post-renovation cleaning in Elmhurst?

It depends on the scope. Elmhurst's rule in short: Elmhurst requires permits for building and construction projects; all permits are applied for through the City's Citizen Self-Service Portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building).

Do you work in my part of Elmhurst?

Yes. Our crews work across Elmhurst — ZIP 60126 — and nearby Villa Park, Lombard, Addison.

Working in Elmhurst

A lot of Elmhurst kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
Most Elmhurst homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
We know how Community Development Department (Building) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.

ZIP 60126