Fine drywall dust on every surface
That white film on everything is gypsum dust from sanding. It takes several passes, starting at the top of the room, to get it off for good.
Serving Naperville & nearby Lisle, Warrenville
Post-Renovation Cleaning in Naperville, IL
Construction dust, residue and debris cleared out of your new Naperville kitchen so you can actually use it.
- Serving Naperville ZIP 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565
- A clear checklist of what gets cleaned
- Scheduled around your day
After-remodel cleanup problems we handle in Naperville
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 Naperville homes with care for brand-new finishes that scratch easily.
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
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 inside new cabinets and drawers
Construction dust settles in drawer corners and on shelf pins. Each cabinet interior gets vacuumed and wiped.
Inside new appliances
Ovens, dishwashers and refrigerators collect dust and packing debris. We clean them inside and remove any leftover foam or tape.
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.
Scratch-prone new surfaces
Construction dust is abrasive. We lift it off instead of rubbing it in, so new finishes keep their shine.
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.
What we clean
- Walk-through after the trades finishWe look at the finishes, materials and remaining labels or residue and confirm what is included.
- HEPA vacuuming top to bottomCeiling corners, fixtures, cabinet tops, shelves and floors are vacuumed with HEPA filtration.
- 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.
Methods we use
Adhesive removers safe for finishesGentle adhesive removers, tested on a hidden spot first.
Grout haze removersWe choose the haze remover by tile type, with stone-safe options for marble and limestone.
pH-neutral cleaners for stone and new finishesSafe for new stone counters, sealed grout and painted cabinets that are still curing.
Microfiber clothsHold fine dust when damp and leave fewer streaks on stainless and glass.
HEPA vacuumsVacuums with HEPA filters are the main tool for construction dust.
Kitchens like yours in Naperville: before and after
Before
AfterA Naperville 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near Tamarack. The reason for the call: 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. Work included damp wiping all surfaces, grout haze and spot cleanup, plus appliances, sink and windows.
Before
AfterLisle kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: post-renovation cleaning
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near The Meadows. What bothered the owners most: drywall dust on every surface after the remodel. 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 vents, returns and fixtures, damp wiping all surfaces, plus appliances, sink and windows.
Post-Renovation Cleaning in Lisle →
Before
AfterPost-Renovation Cleaning in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Warrenville
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Warrenville. What bothered the owners most: a new kitchen too dusty to use. 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. Work included inside cabinets and drawers, grout haze and spot cleanup, plus appliances, sink and windows.
Post-Renovation Cleaning in Warrenville →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Naperville
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 Naperville →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Naperville
The same doors sprayed in pale mint green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Naperville →How the visit goes
- 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 Naperville homeowners
Do you remove stickers and protective film?
Yes, from appliances, windows, sinks and fixtures, along with the adhesive they leave.
How long does the cleaning take?
We give you a time estimate with the price.
What does post-renovation cleaning include?
Everything needed to make the kitchen usable: fine dust removed from top to bottom, interiors cleaned, stickers and residue taken off and floors cleaned.
How much does post-renovation cleaning cost?
It depends on the size of the area, how much dust and residue there is and whether interiors and windows are included. We give a written, itemized estimate after seeing it.
Why does dust keep coming back?
Fine construction dust floats and resettles for days, and it hides in vents and cabinets. HEPA vacuuming and cleaning the returns stops the cycle.
Can Naperville bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Hauler Groot Industries (630-892-9294): two bulk items/week free; one appliance/week free but call ahead. 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 Naperville?
It depends on the scope. Naperville's rule in short: Remodeling such as kitchens requires a permit, as do electrical work (minor repairs and low-voltage excepted), plumbing pipe/fixture installation or rearrangement, and structural changes. We handle the permit when one is needed with Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group, Building Permits.
Do you work in my part of Naperville?
Yes. Our crews work across Naperville, including Downtown Naperville, Highlands, Tamarack — ZIP 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565 — and nearby Lisle, Warrenville, Bolingbrook.
Working in Naperville
- A lot of Naperville kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Naperville homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Naperville Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Downtown NapervilleHighlandsTamarack
ZIP 60540ZIP 60563ZIP 60564ZIP 60565
Post-Renovation Cleaning nearby
Other kitchen services in Naperville
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.