It would be nice with the latter glued strip of wallpaper or paved floor perfect cleanliness would immediately reign in the house. But dreams are dreams, but you have to roll up your sleeves again and work a little more for your own benefit. HouseChief will tell you what cleaning after renovation is, reveal the nuances and secrets of cleaning.
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- 1 First, we collect and remove construction waste
- 2 We remove dust from the ceiling and walls
- 3 We clean surfaces from different stains
- 3.1 We remove stains of paint and putty
- 3.2 How to remove construction foam and cement
- 3.3 Removing various stains
- 4 The home stretch to cleanliness: cleaning different types of surfaces
- 4.1 My floor coverings
- 4.1.1 Laminate and parquet
- 4.1.2 Linoleum and carpets
- 4.2 Ceramic tile
- 4.3 Wooden coverings
- 4.4 Plastic frames
- 4.5 To make glasses and mirrors shine
- 4.1 My floor coverings
- 5 We clean plumbing after repair
- 6 Cleaning furniture from the consequences of repair
- 7 How to get rid of unpleasant odors
First, we collect and remove construction waste
Obviously, all construction residues must be removed, and there is always a lot of debris. Everything that remains is subject to inspection: it is likely that the remains of wallpaper or tiles will come in handy in the future. Such materials are taken to a storage location in a garage or basement.
The transportation of what is left must be carried out in such a way that there is no debris lying around afterwards. Consciousness comes first. It is better to put everything well in construction bags, not forgetting to tie them well.
Important! Removal and disposal of construction waste in unauthorized places will necessarily lead to a large fine, which is quite natural. There is no need to break law and order.
If after work is left broken glass, then it is tied up with tape, wrapped in rags or newspapers. If this is not done, you can cut yourself, or the glass will cut through the bags and spill out of the bag, breaking even more.
Important! It is best to work with debris with a respirator and protective gloves.
We remove dust from the ceiling and walls
Now, when the apartment is clean, they begin to clean it from dust. You need to walk through all the rooms, choosing the most dusty and least polluted. It is better to give preference to the room with the most dirt, so that it does not spread throughout the home.
An excellent solution would be to use washing vacuum cleaner. If this is not the case, cleaning companies offer to rent it for a certain period. But even a conventional unit with a telescopic tube will perfectly pick up small residues both from the walls and from the ceiling.
Dust will scatter around the room. To avoid this, you need to walk with a spray bottle, sprinkling from it on the places of accumulation of small construction debris.
If the surface allows, then it is washed with water with the addition of detergent. It happens that the dust is removed poorly, then you can take salted water with the addition of vinegar for washing.
We clean surfaces from different stains
When the dust is removed, the stains left after the repair are immediately visible. It can be traces of paint, putty, rust, adhesive tape, the remains of polyurethane foam and cement. If for some reason they were not removed immediately upon appearance, then you will have to do everything at this stage.
We remove stains of paint and putty
It is quite problematic to remove paint and putty without using an industrial solvent, although there is a way with kerosene.
After 10 minutes, the procedure is repeated as necessary.
How to remove construction foam and cement
Polyurethane foam and cement are removed with acid-containing compounds. First, such dirt is scraped off with a knife or cut off.
If such contamination has not yet dried, then it is easy to remove it with the abrasive side of a sponge dipped in warm water.
Removing various stains
If scotch tape was used during the repair, then it is removed with white spirit or an ordinary eraser.
Rust spots recede after processing them with a solution of copper sulfate.
The home stretch to cleanliness: cleaning different types of surfaces
After the main cleaning, it's time to start finishing, after which it will be possible to directly deal with the interior and decor.
My floor coverings
The floor can be washed very well if you pour a little vinegar into the water and salt it.
Laminate and parquet
A washing vacuum cleaner is not needed for such a floor covering; it is better to arm yourself with a microfiber cloth and vinegar water.
There are a number of parquet or laminate detergents, after which there will be no streaks.
Advice! After washing, the parquet should be treated with polish, which will prolong the cleanliness and make the floor look simply gorgeous.
Linoleum and carpets
Linoleum is not washed in one go. For the first time, it is washed with a soft damp cloth with the addition of a detergent composition.
The second time washing is done with plain water, wiping dry, as if polishing, the floor.
Ceramic tile
Grout between ceramic joints may remain on the tile itself. It so happens that there is no time to immediately clean the surface, then this will have to be done after the repair.
The grout can be cleaned off with a clerical knife, but only carefully, being careful not to spoil the surface of the material. The blade is kept parallel, removing dirt in layers.
Many people advise using vinegar to clean the tiles. In its solution, a cloth is moistened and the tiles are wiped, but it is important not to get into the seams!
There is also an option with sunflower oil, diluted 1: 1 with water. The oil is washed off with soapy water.
With ammonia, stains are also well removed from ceramics.
Advice! Who is too lazy to mess around using folk methods, it is recommended to buy in the construction department a ready-made composition for removing grout from tiles.
Wooden coverings
Wooden floors and surfaces are cleaned with compounds intended for them, removers and impregnations. There are also available folk options that will cope with complex pollution:
- plaster can be removed from wood with a hard brush;
- a wooden floor can be made visually fresher by washing it with a mixture of water and a glass of kerosene (per bucket). The smell of fuel will wash away the vinegar diluted 1: 1 with water.
Plastic frames
Plastic can be easily cleaned with any detergent, even based on ammonia or acids. Frames and window sills are wiped with a sponge dipped in a chosen product, and then rinsed with clean water.
To make glasses and mirrors shine
The main problem after renovation is usually dusty glass and mirrors, even if they were covered during work.
All such coatings must first be washed with water with the addition of a liquid detergent, and then sprayed on the glass with a spray bottle with a special composition for such surfaces. If there is alcohol in the composition, then there will definitely be no stains, but washed glass be sure to wipe dry.
We clean plumbing after repair
A bathtub can be very well renewed if you purchase a composition suitable for it. If it is enameled, then it is better to immediately buy ready-made enamel for baths, it will cost incomparably cheaper than buying a new bowl.
The sink and toilet washed with acid-containing preparations. If there are no such in the house, but there is a lemon, then it will also cope well with the role of a purifier, especially if you sprinkle it with salt.
Dirt on the sink should be moistened and sprinkled with baking soda. Soak a sponge with hydrogen peroxide and wipe this place with it.
Cleaning furniture from the consequences of repair
It is good if the furniture is bought new, but if the old one is returned to the premises after repair, it will require cleaning.
At this stage, stains are removed, guided by the requirements that apply to the cleaning of a particular material, when it comes to upholstered furniture. Smooth surfaces are then polished.
With very strong pollution, you can turn to the cleaning service for help, which owns a whole arsenal of chemicals.
How to get rid of unpleasant odors
The problem with the smells hovering at the end of the repair work is familiar to almost everyone. What does not smell in the renovated room!
If there is no opportunity to leave for this time, then you will have to act differently.
- You can place containers with water everywhere, changing it 2-3 times a day.
- Coffee in beans both aromas the room, and absorbs odors, neutralizing them.
- Essential oils are known for their ability to suppress unpleasant odors. You can apply the oil to cotton pads by placing them at different points in your home. Some people drip a strong-smelling agent onto the light bulb, and when heated, the aroma becomes stronger.
- Charcoal has long been known for its absorbent properties. It is possible to dispose of pills in smelling rooms.
- Onions can neutralize different odors, but it will simply replace them with itself.
- Scented candles can also be used, but a simple wax candle lit for a couple of hours will do.
- Many people prefer to remove excess odors with baking soda. Especially, it helps if the smell is absorbed into upholstered furniture or carpet. Soda is scattered over these surfaces, and after 6-8 hours it is removed with a vacuum cleaner.
- Sliced lemon is laid out in saucers throughout the apartment for a couple of days.
- Buying an air ozonizer easily solves the problem with a bad smelling room.
Clean up your beloved home and enjoy its cleanliness and comfort!
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