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.
Serving Geneva & nearby Batavia, St. Charles
Post-Renovation Cleaning in Geneva, IL
Construction dust, residue and debris cleared out of your new Geneva kitchen so you can actually use it.
- Serving Geneva ZIP 60134, 60510
- A clear checklist of what gets cleaned
- Scheduled around your day
After-remodel cleanup problems we handle in Geneva
Construction dust is finer than household dust and settles back down for days after a broom stirs it up. Our crew in Geneva removes it properly: HEPA vacuuming first, then wiping every surface, inside the new cabinets, along the trim and in the vent registers.
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.
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.
Paint specks and caulk smears
We remove paint spatter and caulk smudges from tile, glass and hardware, carefully and without harsh solvents on new finishes.
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.
Scratch-prone new surfaces
Construction dust is abrasive. We lift it off instead of rubbing it in, so new finishes keep their shine.
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.
Inside new appliances
New appliances still need a cleaning before first use. We wipe out the interiors, racks and gaskets.
What the cleaning covers
- Walk-through after the trades finishA walk-through once the contractor is done tells us what needs special care.
- Debris pickupLeftover scraps, packaging and small debris are bagged and removed from the kitchen.
- 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 filmStickers, protective film and tape residue come off appliances, glass and fixtures.
- Damp wiping all surfacesOnce loose dust is captured, every surface gets a damp wipe to pick up the rest.
- Final floor cleanWe finish with the floor, using a cleaner safe for the material.
How we clean different surfaces
Plastic razor blades and non-scratch padsPlastic scrapers and soft pads remove stuck-on spots safely.
Microfiber clothsClean, damp microfiber picks up what vacuuming leaves without scratching.
Grout haze removersProducts suited to the tile; acid-based ones only on tile that can take them, never on natural stone.
Adhesive removers safe for finishesGentle adhesive removers, tested on a hidden spot first.
HEPA vacuumsVacuums with HEPA filters are the main tool for construction dust.
Kitchens like yours in Geneva: before and after
Before
AfterA Geneva 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story near Mill Creek, a typical kitchen for Geneva. What bothered the owners most: 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. On site this meant inside cabinets and drawers, vents, returns and fixtures, plus labels, adhesive and film.
Before
AfterA Batavia 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story in Batavia. What bothered the owners most: 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. Work included labels, adhesive and film, damp wiping all surfaces, plus final floor clean.
Post-Renovation Cleaning in Batavia →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Geneva
What changed: cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light beige 18x18 porcelain tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Geneva →
Before
AfterA Geneva 1980s two-story: before and after
What changed: the same doors sprayed in cream uppers and walnut-stained lowers, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Geneva →
Before
AfterCabinet Refacing in a 1980s two-story, Geneva
New five-piece shaker doors in sage green on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Geneva →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 checkWe review the kitchen with you and touch up anything missed.
Post-Renovation Cleaning questions from Geneva homeowners
Doesn't my contractor clean up?
A broom-clean leaves fine dust on every surface. Our cleaning is the detailed step after that.
Can you clean grout haze off new tile?
Yes, and we take care with natural stone, which acid-based haze removers can etch.
Will you damage my new finishes?
We remove loose dust before wiping, use non-scratch tools and test products on hidden spots first.
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.
Do you remove stickers and protective film?
We take off labels and film and clean the glue off with products that don't scratch.
What happens to the old cabinets and debris in Geneva?
Hauler LRS (customer service 844-633-3577); yard waste and bulk items require waste stickers. 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 Geneva?
It depends on the scope. Geneva's rule in short: A building permit is required before any construction or alteration; separate Kitchen Remodel permit form exists. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building & Zoning Division (Building Division), 109 James St..
Do you work in my part of Geneva?
Yes. Our crews work across Geneva, including Mill Creek — ZIP 60134, 60510 — and nearby Batavia, St. Charles, West Chicago.
Working in Geneva
- A lot of Geneva kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Geneva homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Geneva Historic District and designated Historic Landmarks? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Mill Creek
ZIP 60134ZIP 60510
Post-Renovation Cleaning nearby
Other kitchen services in Geneva
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.