Before the final clean starts
- [ ] All trades are finished in the area, or the remaining work is scheduled
- [ ] Debris, packaging and leftover materials are removed (debris hauling)
- [ ] Protective film and floor protection removal has been agreed with the GC
- [ ] Punch-list paint touch-ups are scheduled before the final clean, not after (touch-up painting)
Top to bottom, every room
- [ ] Light fixtures, diffusers, grilles and the tops of door frames dusted
- [ ] Walls spot-cleaned. Scuffs, pencil marks and tape residue removed
- [ ] Paint specks, overspray, caulk and adhesive removed from finished surfaces
- [ ] Interior glass, mirrors, window frames, sills and tracks cleaned
- [ ] All stickers and labels removed from windows, fixtures and appliances
- [ ] Outlets, switch plates, baseboards and door hardware wiped
Kitchens and break rooms
- [ ] Cabinets and drawers cleaned inside and out
- [ ] Appliances inside and out, with labels and film removed
- [ ] Countertops and backsplash cleaned, with grout haze removed
Restrooms
- [ ] Fixtures, partitions and accessories cleaned
- [ ] Tile and grout haze removed with a method safe for the material
- [ ] Mirrors and stainless polished
Floors
- [ ] Vacuumed (including edges and corners), mopped or scrubbed
- [ ] Ready for any floor-care finish in scope (stripping, sealing, refinishing)
After the punch walk
- [ ] A touch-up clean after any punch-list work
- [ ] Final photos for the GC's closeout file
Want this done for you? See post-construction cleaning or the Construction Closeout Package.
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