Right after the crews leave, a renovated kitchen often has more dust and residue than homeowners expect. New cabinets, countertops, backsplash, flooring, and appliances each leave their own, and that is a different job than routine kitchen cleaning.
Construction Dust Gets Everywhere
Fine dust from cutting tile, sanding drywall, or installing cabinetry does not stay in the kitchen, and it can settle in cabinets, drawers, and nearby rooms. A standard visit is not built for a heavy amount of it, so tell us how much there is when you book.
New Surfaces Need the Right Approach, Not Just More Scrubbing
New countertops, whether stone, quartz, or laminate, and new cabinet finishes can be sensitive to the wrong cleaning products, especially in the first weeks after installation while sealants and finishes are still curing. Abrasive cleaners that are fine on an older surface can dull a new finish before it is set. If your contractor gave you care instructions for a material, share them with us when you book.
Appliances Often Need Their First Real Clean
Newly installed appliances usually arrive clean from the factory, but by the time installation is finished, they’ve typically picked up fingerprints, packaging residue, and dust from the surrounding renovation work. Appliance exteriors are part of a standard visit, and a deep clean adds the inside of the oven, fridge, and microwave.
Seams Hold Onto Debris
New tile backsplashes and floors often have haze or fine debris left behind in the seams even after the installer’s final wipe-down. Dried residue does not always come up with a quick wipe, and removing it can be a separate job from our cleaning, so ask the installer first.
Don’t Forget What’s Behind and Underneath
Renovation work can leave debris in places like under a new island or inside new drawers. Mention any such spots when booking, so we can tell you what fits in the visit and what would be an add-on.
Timing Matters
It’s usually best to schedule a careful cleaning after all renovation work is fully complete, including any touch-up work or punch-list items, rather than mid-project. Cleaning too early means paying for it twice as more dust settles from the remaining work. If you’re weighing whether you need a full post-construction clean or a standard deep clean, our post-renovation cleaning service is the option for larger renovation jobs.
What to Communicate Before Booking
When booking a cleaning for a newly renovated kitchen, it helps to mention the scope of the renovation (full gut vs. countertop and backsplash only), what materials were installed, and whether any punch-list work is still pending. That context lets your cleaning team plan the right amount of time and the right approach rather than guessing at the scene when they arrive.
The Bottom Line
A newly renovated kitchen needs more than a routine wipe-down – it needs a plan that accounts for construction dust and finishes that are still curing. Our deep cleaning service starts at $210+ for a studio, $220+ for a 1BR, and $270+ for a 2BR, and larger renovation jobs are quoted separately.