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.
Serving 49 Chicago-area suburbs
Post-Renovation Cleaning in Chicago & the Suburbs
Construction dust, residue and debris cleared out of your new Chicagoland kitchen so you can actually use it.
- Serving the Chicago suburbs, from Naperville to Evanston
- A clear checklist of what gets cleaned
- Scheduled around your day
After-remodel cleanup problems we handle in Chicagoland
Construction dust is finer than household dust and settles back down for days after a broom stirs it up. Our crew in Chicagoland removes it properly: HEPA vacuuming first, then wiping every surface, inside the new cabinets, along the trim and in the vent registers.
Paint specks and caulk smears
We remove paint spatter and caulk smudges from tile, glass and hardware, carefully and without harsh solvents on new finishes.
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
Construction dust settles in drawer corners and on shelf pins. Each cabinet interior gets vacuumed and wiped.
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.
Dust in vents and returns
Dust drawn into the registers and return grilles blows back out when the heat or air comes on. We vacuum and wipe the covers and the openings we can reach.
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.
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.
What we clean
- Debris pickupWe clear packaging, small scraps and loose debris before cleaning starts.
- 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.
- 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.
Products and methods
Grout haze removersProducts suited to the tile; acid-based ones only on tile that can take them, never on natural stone.
pH-neutral cleaners for stone and new finishesMild, neutral cleaners that won't harm fresh sealers or finishes.
Plastic razor blades and non-scratch padsPlastic scrapers and soft pads remove stuck-on spots safely.
HEPA vacuumsCapture very fine drywall and wood dust instead of blowing it back into the room.
Microfiber clothsHold fine dust when damp and leave fewer streaks on stainless and glass.
Post-Renovation Cleaning across Chicagoland
The same job looks different in a 1920s bungalow, a 1970s split-level and a new subdivision. Here is what we plan for in different parts of the region.
Recent cleaning jobs around Chicagoland
Before
AfterPark Ridge kitchen, 1980s two-story: post-renovation cleaning
A 1980s two-story in Park Ridge, a typical kitchen for Park Ridge. 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. The job covered inside cabinets and drawers, grout haze and spot cleanup, plus final floor clean.
Post-Renovation Cleaning in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Elgin
This one is a 1980s two-story near West Side. The main complaint was construction dust in the cabinets and drawers. 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. On site this meant HEPA vacuuming top to bottom, inside cabinets and drawers, plus grout haze and spot cleanup.
Post-Renovation Cleaning in Elgin →
Before
AfterA Plainfield 2000s two-story with an open kitchen: before and after
A 2000s two-story with an open kitchen in Plainfield, a typical kitchen for Plainfield. The reason for the call: stickers, tape and residue all over the new kitchen. 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 debris pickup, appliances, sink and windows, plus final floor clean.
Post-Renovation Cleaning in Plainfield →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 cleaningHEPA vacuuming, interiors, vents, labels and residue, then damp wiping and floors.
- Final checkWe review the kitchen with you and touch up anything missed.
Post-Renovation Cleaning: common questions
When should the cleaning be scheduled?
Once the contractor is done and the floor protection is up. If any work remains, it's best to wait.
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.
Do you remove stickers and protective film?
Yes. Sticker removal is part of every post-renovation clean.
Do you clean the HVAC vents?
Yes for vent covers and returns. If a lot of dust got into the ductwork, ask about duct cleaning.
Will you damage my new finishes?
We remove loose dust before wiping, use non-scratch tools and test products on hidden spots first.
Which towns do you serve?
Chicago and 49 suburbs, from Naperville and Aurora to Evanston, Schaumburg and Orland Park. Pick your town below for local details and ZIP codes.
Post-Renovation Cleaning near you
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