Serving Highland Park & nearby Northbrook, Glenview

Post-Renovation Cleaning in Highland Park, IL

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

  • Crews working in Highland Park ZIP 60035
  • 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 Highland Park

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 Highland Park 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

Remodels in older Highland Park houses can disturb lead-based paint. Confirm with your renovation contractor that lead-safe cleanup and cleaning verification were completed; we then do the detailed cleaning with HEPA equipment.

Inside new appliances

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

Debris and dust on windows

Window tracks fill with grit during construction. We vacuum them and clean the glass inside.

Dust inside new cabinets and drawers

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

Scratch-prone new surfaces

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

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.

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

If the new tile looks dull, there is probably haze on it. It comes off with the right cleaner and a buffing pad.

What we clean

  • HEPA vacuuming top to bottomWe vacuum from the top of the room down with HEPA machines to capture fine dust.
  • Inside cabinets and drawersWe clean the inside of all cabinets and drawers so they are ready for dishes.
  • Vents, returns and fixturesRegister covers, return grilles, light fixtures and outlet covers are cleaned.
  • Damp wiping all surfacesOnce loose dust is captured, every surface gets a damp wipe to pick up the rest.
  • 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.
  • Final floor cleanWe finish with the floor, using a cleaner safe for the material.

Products and methods

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

What the work looks like in Highland Park 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

Before and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Highland Park

A 1990s two-story colonial near Port Clinton, a typical kitchen for Highland Park. The main complaint was construction dust in the cabinets and drawers. 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 vents, returns and fixtures, damp wiping all surfaces, plus grout haze and spot cleanup.

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

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

A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Northbrook, a typical kitchen for Northbrook. The reason for the call: 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. On site this meant inside cabinets and drawers, vents, returns and fixtures, plus final floor clean.

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

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

This one is a 1980s two-story near The Glen. The reason for the call: stickers, tape and residue all over the new kitchen. 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 HEPA vacuuming top to bottom, inside cabinets and drawers, plus final floor clean.

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Kitchen Remodeling project near Highland Park, beforeBefore
Kitchen Remodeling project near Highland Park, afterAfter

Before and after: a 1950s ranch in Highland Park

What changed: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.

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Kitchen Cabinet Painting project near Highland Park, beforeBefore
Kitchen Cabinet Painting project near Highland Park, afterAfter

Highland Park kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen cabinet painting

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

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How the visit goes

  1. Schedule after the trades finishBook the cleaning once the last trade is done so dust isn't added back.
  2. Walk-through and estimateWe look at the space and finishes and give you a written estimate.
  3. Detailed cleaningThe crew works top to bottom, inside and out, usually in one visit.
  4. Final checkWe review the kitchen with you and touch up anything missed.

Post-Renovation Cleaning questions from Highland Park homeowners

Why does dust keep coming back?
Dust trapped in vents, cabinet interiors and on trim keeps redistributing until it is removed at the source.
Doesn't my contractor clean up?
Many renovation contracts include debris removal but not detailed cleaning. Check yours; if it's not listed, that's where we come in.
How long does the cleaning take?
Most kitchens take a day or less. Heavy dust or several rooms add time.
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 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.
Do you work in my part of Highland Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Highland Park, including Ravinia District, Downtown Highland Park, Port Clinton, St. John's — ZIP 60035 — and nearby Northbrook, Glenview, Buffalo Grove.

Working in Highland Park

  • A lot of Highland Park kitchens date from the pre-1940. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
  • Most Highland Park 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.

Ravinia DistrictDowntown Highland ParkPort ClintonSt. John's

ZIP 60035

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