Post-construction cleaning is one of the most demanding cleaning jobs — and one of the most important to get right before you move furniture in. Construction dust, paint splatters, cement residue, and debris contaminate every surface in a newly built or renovated property. This guide covers what professional post-construction cleaning involves and why it matters.
What Makes Post-Construction Cleaning Different
Post-construction cleaning is categorically different from regular domestic cleaning. The dust generated by construction is ultra-fine — it penetrates into corners, inside cabinet crevices, onto window tracks, and into AC units in ways that ordinary dust doesn't. And it's not just dust: construction sites leave behind paint splatter on tiles, cement haze on floors, protective sticker residue on windows and fixtures, silicone and grout smears, and plaster dust that can re-suspend in the air for days if not properly removed.
Specific Challenges in Ghana
Red Laterite Dust
Construction in Accra generates large quantities of red laterite soil dust from excavation and land preparation. Unlike grey cement dust, laterite dust stains — particularly on light-coloured tiles and walls. It needs specific treatment to remove from grout and textured surfaces before it sets permanently.
Cement Haze on Tiles
Newly tiled floors and walls are often coated in a thin film of cement called "cement haze." This is a byproduct of grouting and cannot be removed with regular mopping. Specialist cement haze remover (typically a mild acid solution) dissolves it without damaging the tiles. Leaving cement haze untreated causes tiles to look dull and dirty even after the first few cleanings.
Paint Splatter
Accra construction crews often don't use drop sheets effectively, leaving paint splatter on tile floors, window glass, light fittings, and bathroom fixtures. Fresh paint splatters (within 1–2 weeks) come off cleanly with the right products. Fully cured, weeks-old splatter on textured surfaces may require more intensive treatment.
Post-Construction Cleaning Checklist
Throughout the Property
- ✓ Remove all construction debris from inside the property
- ✓ Remove dust from all surfaces — ceiling to floor sequence
- ✓ Vacuum all dust before mopping (mopping dust = smearing)
Floors
- ✓ Sweep all floors thoroughly
- ✓ Treat cement haze with specialist solution
- ✓ Deep mop all tiled floors
- ✓ Clean floor grout
Windows & Fixtures
- ✓ Remove protective stickers from all windows
- ✓ Clean all glass inside and out
- ✓ Remove stickers from sinks, sanitaryware, and taps
- ✓ Remove paint splatter from tiles, glass, and fixtures
- ✓ Wipe all light fixtures and ceiling fans
Bathrooms & Kitchen
- ✓ Clean inside all newly installed cabinets
- ✓ Remove grout smears from wall tiles
- ✓ Polish new fixtures and fittings
- ✓ Clean AC units of construction dust
Post-Construction Cleaning Prices in Accra
| Property Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Apartment (2–3 Bedroom) | GHS 600 |
| House (4–5 Bedroom) | GHS 1,200 |
| Commercial site | Custom quote |
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