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.
Serving Lisle & nearby Downers Grove, Woodridge
Post-Renovation Cleaning in Lisle, IL
Construction dust, residue and debris cleared out of your new Lisle kitchen so you can actually use it.
- Crews working in Lisle ZIP 60532
- Products that are safe for your finishes
- Appliances, hood and the hard-to-reach places included
After-remodel cleanup problems we handle in Lisle
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 Lisle homes with care for brand-new finishes that scratch easily.
Dust on light fixtures and trim
Pendants, recessed trims, window sills, door casings and baseboards all hold dust. We clean each one by hand.
Dust in vents and returns
Registers and return grilles near the kitchen collect construction dust. We remove and clean the covers where possible.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scratch-prone new surfaces
New stainless, glossy cabinet paint and polished stone scratch easily if wiped with grit on the cloth. We vacuum first and use clean microfiber.
What the cleaning covers
- Walk-through after the trades finishA walk-through once the contractor is done tells us what needs special care.
- 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.
- Damp wiping all surfacesOnce loose dust is captured, every surface gets a damp wipe to pick up the rest.
- 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.
- Final floor cleanWe finish with the floor, using a cleaner safe for the material.
How we clean different surfaces
HEPA vacuumsVacuums with HEPA filters are the main tool for construction dust.
Adhesive removers safe for finishesUsed to take off stickers and tape residue without dulling paint, stainless or plastic.
pH-neutral cleaners for stone and new finishesMild, neutral cleaners that won't harm fresh sealers or finishes.
Plastic razor blades and non-scratch padsLift paint specks and caulk from glass and tile without scratching.
Grout haze removersWe choose the haze remover by tile type, with stone-safe options for marble and limestone.
Before and after: kitchens near Lisle
Before
AfterA Lisle 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near The Meadows. 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. Work included inside cabinets and drawers, grout haze and spot cleanup, plus final floor clean.
Before
AfterDowners Grove kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: post-renovation cleaning
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near Shady Lane Estates, a typical kitchen for Downers Grove. 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. The job covered walk-through after the trades finish, grout haze and spot cleanup, plus appliances, sink and windows.
Post-Renovation Cleaning in Downers Grove →
Before
AfterA Woodridge 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story near Seven Bridges. 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. The job covered inside cabinets and drawers, appliances, sink and windows, plus final floor clean.
Post-Renovation Cleaning in Woodridge →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1980s two-story, Lisle
What changed: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lisle →
Before
AfterA Lisle two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
Finished: the same doors sprayed in pale mint green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Lisle →From walk-through to done
- Schedule after the trades finishWe come in after the final punch list, so the clean stays clean.
- 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 checkYou inspect the kitchen with us before we leave.
Post-Renovation Cleaning questions from Lisle homeowners
Doesn't my contractor clean up?
A broom-clean leaves fine dust on every surface. Our cleaning is the detailed step after that.
Will you damage my new finishes?
We remove loose dust before wiping, use non-scratch tools and test products on hidden spots first.
Why does dust keep coming back?
Sweeping and dry dusting throw it back into the air. Capturing it with HEPA vacuums and damp cloths ends that.
Can you clean grout haze off new tile?
Yes, and we take care with natural stone, which acid-based haze removers can etch.
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 Lisle bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Garbage hauler is Lakeshore Recycling Systems, 630-581-8650. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do Lisle 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 Lisle?
Yes. Our crews work across Lisle, including Oakview, The Meadows, Four Lakes Village — ZIP 60532 — and nearby Downers Grove, Woodridge, Wheaton.
Working in Lisle
- A lot of Lisle kitchens date from the 1980s. 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.
OakviewThe MeadowsFour Lakes Village
ZIP 60532
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Other kitchen services in Lisle
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.