How to Clean a New Building

Clean a new building the same as you would an occupied building. Cleaning is essentially done the same way for all buildings, with the goal of making the building inhabitable to live in or conduct business. It takes the same supplies to clean a new building as an occupied building. The only difference you'll find is that a new building has no furnishings to work around, and the dust and dirt is usually from construction.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Rags
• Vacuum cleaner
• Shop vac
• Window cleaner
• Tub and sink cleaner and sanitizer
• Floor cleaner
• Plastic bags

1. Use rags to dust baseboards, ceiling fans and woodwork. This should be done in every room of the building.

2. Use the vacuum cleaner on the walls and ceilings to remove construction dust. Vacuum dust off staircases and tops of cabinets. Vacuum the carpets to remove loose fibers and dust.

3. Use the shop vac to clean out sinks, tubs and any other areas where construction materials may be present. Pick up large pieces before vacuuming and place in plastic bags.

4. Scrub tubs and sinks with a cleaner and use a sanitizer to finish. Use glass cleaner on all windows and mirrors in the building. Use a polish to shine the faucets and other fixtures.

5. Wash uncarpeted floors with floor cleaner. Get into the corners and under any appliances that may be installed. Clean appliances to remove smudges and dust particles.

6. Wash any areas of the walls, woodwork, doors and ceiling that have dirt smudges or fingerprints.

References

• Merry Maids