Serving Glendale Heights & nearby Bloomingdale, Carol Stream

Post-Renovation Cleaning in Glendale Heights, IL

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

  • Crews working in Glendale Heights ZIP 60139
  • Products that are safe for your finishes
  • Appliances, hood and the hard-to-reach places included

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After-remodel cleanup problems we handle in Glendale Heights

Construction dust is finer than household dust and settles back down for days after a broom stirs it up. Our crew in Glendale Heights 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

In Glendale Heights 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.

Tape residue and protective film

Sticky outlines where tape or paper was attached are cleaned off without damaging the surface below.

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

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

Inside new appliances

New appliances still need a cleaning before first use. We wipe out the interiors, racks and gaskets.

Debris and dust on windows

We clean the window glass and frames in the kitchen and remove any paint on the glass.

Dust inside new cabinets and drawers

New boxes look clean until you run a finger along a shelf. We clean the inside of every cabinet and drawer, including the slides.

Fine drywall dust on every surface

Sanding joint compound leaves a powder that coats counters, cabinet tops and the floor and comes back after one wipe. We vacuum it with HEPA filtration first, then damp-wipe.

Our cleaning checklist

  • Debris pickupLeftover scraps, packaging and small debris are bagged and removed from the kitchen.
  • HEPA vacuuming top to bottomWe vacuum from the top of the room down with HEPA machines to capture fine dust.
  • Inside cabinets and drawersEvery cabinet box, shelf and drawer is vacuumed and wiped, including hinges and slides.
  • Labels, adhesive and filmStickers, protective film and tape residue come off appliances, glass and fixtures.
  • Damp wiping all surfacesCounters, cabinet fronts, trim, doors and walls are wiped with damp microfiber after vacuuming.
  • Grout haze and spot cleanupHaze, paint specks and caulk smears are removed with products matched to each surface.
  • Appliances, sink and windowsWe clean inside the new appliances and finish the sink, faucet and window glass.

Methods we use

pH-neutral cleaners for stone and new finishesMild, neutral cleaners that won't harm fresh sealers or finishes.
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.
HEPA vacuumsCapture very fine drywall and wood dust instead of blowing it back into the room.
Microfiber clothsClean, damp microfiber picks up what vacuuming leaves without scratching.

Kitchens like yours in Glendale Heights: before and after

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

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

This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glendale Heights. What bothered the owners most: drywall dust on every surface after the remodel. 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. The job covered labels, adhesive and film, damp wiping all surfaces, plus appliances, sink and windows.

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

Before and after: a 1980s two-story in Addison

The site: a 1980s two-story in Addison. What bothered the owners most: construction dust in the cabinets and drawers. 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. The job covered inside cabinets and drawers, labels, adhesive and film, plus grout haze and spot cleanup.

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Kitchen Remodeling project near Glendale Heights, beforeBefore
Kitchen Remodeling project near Glendale Heights, afterAfter

A Glendale Heights 1990s two-story colonial: before and after

Finished: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.

Kitchen Remodeling in Glendale Heights →
Kitchen Cabinet Painting project near Glendale Heights, beforeBefore
Kitchen Cabinet Painting project near Glendale Heights, afterAfter

Kitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1980s two-story, Glendale Heights

The same doors sprayed in forest green, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.

Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Glendale Heights →
Cabinet Refacing project near Glendale Heights, beforeBefore
Cabinet Refacing project near Glendale Heights, afterAfter

A Glendale Heights two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after

New flat slab doors with a thin edge in white uppers and deep green lowers on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.

Cabinet Refacing in Glendale Heights →

Cleaning day

  1. Schedule after the trades finishWe come in after the final punch list, so the clean stays clean.
  2. Walk-through and estimateWe look at the space and finishes and give you a written estimate.
  3. Detailed cleaningHEPA vacuuming, interiors, vents, labels and residue, then damp wiping and floors.
  4. Final checkYou inspect the kitchen with us before we leave.

Post-Renovation Cleaning questions from Glendale Heights 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.
Why does dust keep coming back?
Dust trapped in vents, cabinet interiors and on trim keeps redistributing until it is removed at the source.
How much does post-renovation cleaning cost?
We price after a walk-through or photos. A kitchen-only cleanup and a whole-floor job are very different.
Can you clean grout haze off new tile?
Yes, once the grout has cured as directed. We pick a cleaner based on the tile; stone gets a stone-safe product.
What does post-renovation cleaning include?
HEPA vacuuming and damp wiping of every surface, inside cabinets and drawers, vents and returns, light fixtures, appliances, windows, and removing labels, adhesive, paint specks and grout haze.
Can Glendale Heights bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Republic Services (847-981-0091): call to arrange curbside pickup of appliances and furniture; items over 50 lb need notice. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do Glendale Heights condo associations need to approve post-renovation cleaning?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do I need a permit for post-renovation cleaning in Glendale Heights?
It depends on the scope. Glendale Heights's rule in short: Permits required for most construction projects; a Residential Remodel/Alteration application exists; call Community Development if unsure. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of Glendale Heights?
Yes. Our crews work across Glendale Heights — ZIP 60139 — and nearby Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Addison.

Working in Glendale Heights

  • A lot of Glendale Heights kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
  • Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
  • We know how Community Development Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.

ZIP 60139

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