5 Quick Tips to Reduce Costs on Post-Construction/Renovation Cleaning

Post-construction and renovation cleaning can be costly if not managed properly. At DCS Partners, we specialise in post construction cleaning, property detailing and window cleaning across Sydney. Here are five quick tips to help you reduce costs and ensure a more efficient cleaning process.

1. Protect Floors and Surfaces

**Tip:** Ensure floors are covered with board taped down or stick-on removable floor protection.

Covering floors and surfaces during construction or renovation is crucial to prevent damage and minimise the need for extensive cleaning later. Use board taped down or stick-on removable floor protection to shield your floors from dirt, dust, and debris.

2. Encourage Trades to Clean Up

**Tip:** Ask trades to clean up residue dust and grime once they finish their work.

Ensure that all tradespeople on-site use protection where applicable and clean up their residue dust and grime after completing their tasks. This proactive approach helps maintain a cleaner work environment and reduces the buildup of dirt and debris that can make the final cleaning process more labor-intensive and costly.

3. Protect Windows Properly

**Tip:** Ensure windows are protected during the initial build to avoid scratches, but don’t leave protection on beyond the advised application time to prevent it from getting baked on.

Protecting windows during construction is essential to prevent scratches and damage. However, be mindful of the advised application time for protective films and coverings. Leaving protection on too long can result in it becoming baked on, significantly increasing the time and effort needed for removal and cleaning. Also, avoid using glue-based tape, which can leave a sticky residue that’s difficult to remove.

4. Schedule Cleaning at the Right Time

**Tip:** Ensure cleaners are the last ones on-site, or agree that trades will fully clean after themselves once rooms are completed. Use signs to mark cleaned areas and keep doors closed where possible to reduce dust spread.

Timing is everything in post-construction cleaning. Schedule the cleaning team as the last group on-site to avoid re-contamination from ongoing construction activities. Alternatively, agree that trades will thoroughly clean after themselves once their work in specific rooms is completed. Clearly mark cleaned areas with signs and keep doors closed to minimise dust spread, reducing the need for repeated cleaning.

5. Ensure Proper Protection During Painting

**Tip:** Ensure painters cover areas not being painted, especially floors, to reduce paint splatter on joinery and shelves.

To avoid additional cleaning and potential damage, ensure that painters cover floors and other areas not being painted. This precaution prevents paint splatters from landing on joinery and benches, saving time and effort during the final cleaning stages.

By implementing these tips, you can significantly reduce the costs and effort associated with post-construction and renovation cleaning. For more expert advice and top-notch builders cleaning and window cleaning services in Sydney, contact DCS Partners today!