How we do it
Fine dust is removed in stages, not chased around the room.
Post-building cleaning should start only when the noisy work has finished, tools are removed and trades are no longer creating fresh dust. We ask what was built, sanded, cut or decorated, which rooms were sealed off and whether waste has already been taken away. Fine plaster or timber dust behaves differently from ordinary household soil and can settle again after an initial pass. Paint, adhesive, grout haze and cement residue are identified separately because they may need specialist removal rather than general cleaning.
The first stage is controlled dry removal. Suitable vacuuming begins at upper reachable ledges, frames and fittings before moving down walls, joinery and floors. Wiping too early can turn fine powder into a paste and push it into grain or joints. Once loose dust has been captured, surfaces are damp-wiped with a method appropriate to the new finish. Cloths are changed frequently; using one overloaded cloth across the room simply redistributes the residue.
New materials deserve conservative handling. Fresh paint may not be fully cured, unsealed wood can mark, and newly laid floors may have product restrictions from the installer. We follow those limits and test where necessary. Protective films are removed only when agreed and safe to do so. Heavy builders waste, sharp debris, hazardous material and high external glazing are outside a standard appointment. If trades need to return, we recommend scheduling the final clean after their last visit.
A second visual pass is essential because construction dust becomes visible as the air settles. We inspect horizontal edges, socket surrounds, door tops and light-facing surfaces, then complete suitable floor care. The handover notes any residue that is bonded rather than loose, any inaccessible void and any finish that should be reviewed by the contractor. The objective is not to hide defects from the project; it is to remove the mobile dust carefully and leave the renovated rooms usable.