Building a house can be a messy affair, which is why it's fortunate that the builder takes care of the cleaning. All the waste is piled into skip bins and is conveniently trucked away. But what about the interior of the home? In theory, your new home should be ready to move into, but this is not always the case. This is why you need to clarify the extent of the builders clean that is provided. This covers the cleaning job in the interior of the home, and the thoroughness of the job can vary from builder to builder. It's largely about removing the amount of dust created during the build itself. Sometimes the builder might take care of the job themselves, or they might bring in a specialist cleaning service. So what sort of things should you be requesting when it comes to the builders clean?

The Best Timing

It's unlikely that you will be moving into your new home immediately after the completion of building. Since building creates a huge amount of dust, it can be beneficial to allow as much time as possible for this dust to settle. This is why you should request that the builders clean takes place immediately prior to you taking possession of your new home, allowing as much time as possible to elapse after the building has been completed. If there is not a lot of wiggle room, you might want to enquire whether an extractor fan unit can be used to speed up the process of dust removal.

The Floors

Once the dust has settled, it needs to be removed. All floors should be vacuumed and then mopped. The vacuum will remove the bulk of any debris on the floor, and the wet fibres of the mop will pick up anything that might have been missed. This will ensure that there is no remaining sawdust or plaster dust. This needs to take place even if the floors in question will soon be covered with carpeting.

Other Surfaces

The same goes for all cabinets and cupboards. They need to be opened and wiped with a damp cloth. Larger spaces (such as built-in wardrobes and your kitchen pantry) should also have their interiors vacuumed. All bench tops and skirting boards also need to be wiped, as does anywhere dust can accumulate.

While the dust created during the building process is not technically toxic, it can still cause respiratory issues in large quantities. The builders clean is about reducing the amount of dust, thus making your new home habitable.