Browse Forums DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Re: Clean up of house 2Sep 25, 2010 1:08 pm The builder will arrange a cleaner, but don't expect it to be clean to your standards... I suggest you show up immediately after getting the keys with a bottle of champagne and a couple of glasses, plus a vacuum cleaner, bucket, mop, pack of cleaning cloths and some detergent or whatever your preferred cleaning products might be. Re: Clean up of house 3Sep 25, 2010 1:42 pm We just moved into our new house two days ago. Apparently it had been cleaned twice and it was very clean except the floor tiles, as we had tradesman up until the last minute in and out. But before you go and clean it all, just remember that if your going to be carrying boxes and moving stuff in, then maybe its best to wait until your all finished and then do a proper clean. You'd be amazed how dirty cardboard boxes and polystyrene can be! Not to mention the unlandscaped dirt patches surrounding every exterior door. Re: Clean up of house 4Sep 25, 2010 5:24 pm ...and sorry but you will be cleaning and re-cleaning for weeks as the dust continues to settle www.themaxbuild.blogspot.com forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=20717&start=300 www.leahspaperpassion.blogspot.com Re: Clean up of house 6Sep 25, 2010 7:35 pm Not long in our new house now and I cleaned, and cleaned, and cleaned. I've now given up, that dust is a killer and i'm refusing to clean it again until all my boxes are unpacked. Just need to get the mister to unpack them Dear J.K. Rowling, Your books are entirely unrealistic. I mean, a ginger kid with two friends? Sincerely, Anonymous Re: Clean up of house 7Sep 26, 2010 7:41 am Hmmm, I seemed to have had a different experience. My house was literally sparkling when we got handed the keys. The one thing I thought I was not going to be impressed with was the "builders clean" (as I am somewhat of an ocd cleaner) but they certainly surprised me, the fussiest of cleaners! My gloss floor tiles were so shiny, even I haven't been able to get them back like that since having handover 4 weeks ago. The only thing I did have to clean were the tracks in some of the windows which had a built up of dirt (oh and of course gave the toilets a thorough disinfectant/clean before use), but other than that, I was extremely impressed. Re: Clean up of house 9Sep 26, 2010 6:49 pm Hi Barb, Cleaning of the house is covered in the building standards and tolerances. Section 18.09 of the standard and tolerances includes the following statement: "Building works are defective where windows are not clean, floors are not swept, mopped or vacuumed as appropriate, tiles, sinks, basins, troughs, baths etc are not cleaned and shelving, drawers, cupboards not ready for use." You can refer to the complete building standards and tolerances document here http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/resources/documents/S+T_GUIDE_07.pdf Michelle House - Lockup completed 23rd December 2011 - Painters are in!!! https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37261&start=0&hilit=Blaxland Re: Clean up of house 10Sep 26, 2010 9:07 pm n&n02 Hmmm, I seemed to have had a different experience. My house was literally sparkling when we got handed the keys. The one thing I thought I was not going to be impressed with was the "builders clean" (as I am somewhat of an ocd cleaner) but they certainly surprised me, the fussiest of cleaners! My gloss floor tiles were so shiny, even I haven't been able to get them back like that since having handover 4 weeks ago. The only thing I did have to clean were the tracks in some of the windows which had a built up of dirt (oh and of course gave the toilets a thorough disinfectant/clean before use), but other than that, I was extremely impressed. We too were very lucky! Ours was impeccible - and I too am the fussiest of cleaners - of course I went thru and did my own clean, but really was not necessary... Was certainly better than I had anticipated it being Building on the Sunshine Coast - Land settled 22nd July 2009 Building contract finally signed (after much deliberation on our part) 11th November 2009 Building commences 25th January 2010 - small local builder End of June - almost completed fit out 26th July - MOVE IN DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Re: Clean up of house 11Oct 01, 2010 9:49 am Im still finding paint micro spots Cheers Lou http://take2-customdesigndownslope.blogspot.com 07-10-09 omg they have cut the block 14-05-10 we finally have the keys Re: Clean up of house 12Oct 02, 2010 5:21 am Do you have some tips about siding repair??I’m planning to improve my house and repair all those furniture that has been damage. I already got some ideas at http://sidingrepairhouston.org However, I still need more reliable sources before finalizing my decisions and start it as soon as possible. Hope you can help me. Thanks in advance I have stone pavement (?) in my backyard around the pool. I have not tended to them and so there is moss growing on them. I intend to clean them but was wondering what the… 0 1208 You’re on the right track, wire brush in a grinder then a zinc rich epoxy primer then a top coat of some sort, like a waterproofing membrane. Raising the concrete would… 1 7031 How good is Simeon?! Always taking time to help others out! Wish we were building in NSW and could work together. Thanks for all that you do! 7 6571 |