The work area should be left completely clean, i.e. free from dust and debris, not only after finishing the work but also daily.
What to do:
As renovators, you should daily:
- Pick up the trash as you leave and put trash in heavy-duty plastic bags.
- Wash up your hands and feet every time you take a break, particularly before heading home.
- Do not forget to wash away your protective gear or get rid of it if you can afford to.
- Keep the work area separate from the rest of the home and remind the same of the occupants.
- Clean tools every day.
- As interior work:
- Vacuum the work area regularly during the day and at the end of the day with a HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) vacuum cleaner.
As renovators, on work completion you should:
- Remove the plastic sheeting carefully, by misting off the dust and debris with a pump sprayer and folding it in a manner that the dirty side is inside, and secure it tightly with tape before disposing of it.
- Ensure all the trash and debris, including any building components, are disposed of.
- As interior work:
- Vacuum everything from walls to surfaces with a HEPA vacuum cleaner.
- Mist and scrub the work area with a general-purpose cleaner with a mop/rag and rinse off with water until all dirt and debris are cleaned off.
- Vacuum all the surfaces again once dry.
- Visually inspect the work area again and ensure all the dust, paint chips, and debris have been completely cleaned off.
- Re-clean the area thoroughly if you find any dust or debris.