Dust inside new cabinets and drawers
Even closed cabinets fill with dust during a remodel. We vacuum and wipe every box, shelf, drawer and hinge before your dishes go in.
Serving Itasca & nearby Wood Dale, Elk Grove Village
Post-Renovation Cleaning in Itasca, IL
Construction dust, residue and debris cleared out of your new Itasca kitchen so you can actually use it.
- Crews working in Itasca ZIP 60143
- Products that are safe for your finishes
- Appliances, hood and the hard-to-reach places included
After-remodel cleanup problems we handle in Itasca
Construction dust is finer than household dust and settles back down for days after a broom stirs it up. Our crew in Itasca removes it properly: HEPA vacuuming first, then wiping every surface, inside the new cabinets, along the trim and in the vent registers.
Debris and dust on windows
We clean the window glass and frames in the kitchen and remove any paint on the glass.
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.
Inside new appliances
Ovens, dishwashers and refrigerators collect dust and packing debris. We clean them inside and remove any leftover foam or tape.
Scratch-prone new surfaces
We protect new finishes by removing loose dust before any wiping and using non-scratch pads only.
Grout haze on new tile
A cloudy film on fresh backsplash or floor tile is grout residue. We remove it with a cleaner suited to the tile once the grout has cured as directed.
Dust in vents and returns
Registers and return grilles near the kitchen collect construction dust. We remove and clean the covers where possible.
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.
What the cleaning covers
- 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.
- 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.
- Damp wiping all surfacesCounters, cabinet fronts, trim, doors and walls are wiped with damp microfiber after vacuuming.
- Grout haze and spot cleanupWe clean grout film from tile and take off paint and adhesive spots.
- Appliances, sink and windowsAppliance interiors, the new sink and faucet, and the windows and tracks are cleaned.
Methods we use
Grout haze removersProducts suited to the tile; acid-based ones only on tile that can take them, never on natural stone.
HEPA vacuumsVacuums with HEPA filters are the main tool for construction dust.
pH-neutral cleaners for stone and new finishesMild, neutral cleaners that won't harm fresh sealers or finishes.
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.
What the work looks like in Itasca homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Itasca
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near The Ranchettes, a typical kitchen for Itasca. 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. The job covered inside cabinets and drawers, labels, adhesive and film, plus grout haze and spot cleanup.
Before
AfterPost-Renovation Cleaning in a 1990s two-story colonial, Wood Dale
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Wood Dale. 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 inside cabinets and drawers, labels, adhesive and film, plus grout haze and spot cleanup.
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Before
AfterAn Elk Grove Village 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial in Elk Grove Village, a typical kitchen for Elk Grove Village. The main complaint was 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. The job covered vents, returns and fixtures, labels, adhesive and film, plus appliances, sink and windows.
Post-Renovation Cleaning in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Itasca
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 Itasca →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1990s two-story colonial, Itasca
Finished: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Itasca →How the visit goes
- Schedule after the trades finishBook the cleaning once the last trade is done so dust isn't added back.
- Walk-through and estimatePhotos or a quick visit let us confirm the scope and price in writing.
- Detailed cleaningThe crew works top to bottom, inside and out, usually in one visit.
- Final checkWe review the kitchen with you and touch up anything missed.
Post-Renovation Cleaning questions from Itasca homeowners
How long does the cleaning take?
Most kitchens take a day or less. Heavy dust or several rooms add time.
Will you damage my new finishes?
New finishes get mild, neutral products and clean microfiber. No abrasive pads on stainless, stone or fresh paint.
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 you clean the HVAC vents?
We vacuum and wipe the vents and returns. Changing the furnace filter after a remodel is also a good idea.
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 happens to the old cabinets and debris in Itasca?
Republic Services handles weekly curbside residential collection; page gives no bulk/appliance/Freon rules. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do Itasca 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 you work in my part of Itasca?
Yes. Our crews work across Itasca, including North Side, South Side, Nordic Park, The Ranchettes — ZIP 60143 — and nearby Wood Dale, Elk Grove Village, Addison.
Working in Itasca
- A lot of Itasca 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.
- Live in the Itasca Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
North SideSouth SideNordic ParkThe RanchettesItasca Historical DistrictWalnut Street downtown
ZIP 60143
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Other kitchen services in Itasca
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.