“If you’ve got the builders in, it can only mean mess! We don’t say this to disparage the wonderful building industry. It’s just that such projects can only mean disruption. Wood, cement, knocking things down and building things up. They’re all messy!
“Don’t we know it! Adding value to your home is worthwhile, but it can feel painful at the time. You’ll look around you and wonder why you set out on this path. Everything from your carpets to walls, windows, cupboards, work surfaces and more will need cleaning.”
No need to worry though! Here are Maid Service Reston tips for tidying up after the builders.
Wait. Yes, it seems counter-intuitive. Most of you will champing at the bit. You want to return your home to its usual impeccable state. But the dust needs to settle. If you start too soon, you’ll only need to do the job twice.
Remove rubble and debris. Shift the big stuff with a dustpan and brush. This lets you see the dust left behind more clearly.
Vacuum carpets and upholstery as soon as you can. You’ll need to do this regularly over a few weeks as there will be a lot of mess and dirt. Alternatively, why not let Budget Maid’s professional carpet cleaning services restore them?
Laminate, wooden and tiled flooring can be cleaned with a solution of floor cleaner mixed with warm water. (Check the manufacturers’ instructions for suitability.)
Hopefully, you removed your curtains and blinds before the builders started. If not, they will need a thorough cleaning. Wash curtain if you can, vacuuming them before to get rid of excess dust.
You’ll probably need to wash your walls.
Good luck with your cleaning. We know it’ll all be worth it in the end!
Here at Budget Maids we provide cleaning services in Arlington, a Maid Service Reston or cleaning services in Columbia and surrounds, and more. Why not give us a call today and we’ll come around to your home and restore it to its pre-builders state?
