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Post-Renovation Cleaning Checklist

The contractors are gone, but the dust isn't. Fine construction dust settles everywhere. Here's the order to clean it so it doesn't come back.

The MPC Team · 2026-10-16

Before you start

  • Wait until all trades are finished and heavy debris is removed
  • Replace or clean the furnace filter: renovation dust clogs it fast
  • Wear a dust mask and open windows if the weather allows

Work top to bottom

  • Ceiling fans, light fixtures and the tops of door frames first
  • Then walls, ledges, trim and window sills
  • Then cabinets, inside and out
  • Floors last

Capture dust, don't spread it

Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter and microfibre cloths. Dry dusting pushes fine dust into the air, where it settles again an hour later. Plan on at least two passes.

Don't forget

  • Vent covers and cold-air returns
  • Inside drawers and new cabinets
  • Light paint and adhesive spots on fixtures
  • Window tracks and door tracks
  • Baseboards and outlet covers

Want a dust-free finish?

Our post-renovation cleaning follows this multi-pass process across Ottawa, and we're happy to coordinate with your contractor's schedule.

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