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After-renovation cleaning in an empty room, a vacuum cleaner and a pile of dust on the floor, the same cleaners who did the first time come for second cleaning the next day.

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After-Renovation Cleaning in Tallinn | Kodukoristus Tallinn

Kodukoristus Tallinn cleans plasterboard and sanding dust, paint and glue splashes and construction debris from apartments and private houses after repairs, using a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter, which also captures fine dust invisible to the eye, not just larger debris. A household vacuum cleaner blows particles of this size back into the room from the outlet.

Kodukoristus Tallinn is a cleaning company operating in Kristiine since 2013, whose cleaner reads the maintenance manual of the surface material manufacturer before the after-renovation work. After-renovation cleaning is done before moving in, when the apartment has just been finished and the furniture has not yet been delivered. From 2013 to the end of 2025, cleaners cleaned 1,251 renovation jobs on a total of 79,814 square metres.

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What After-Renovation Cleaning Covers

After-renovation cleaning consists of four jobs: washing windows, removing construction dust, deep cleaning floors and removing splashes.

  • Washing of windows after repair, the cleaner washes the glass with a window washer and sprayer, clean cloths are kept in a box with a lid at the repair site so that construction dust does not settle on them before use.

    Washing after window repair

    Washing after window repair removes dried paint, plaster and silicone splashes from the glass with a scraper, the blade of which is selected according to the glass: a surface with a low-emission energy-saving coating gets a plastic scraper, and uncoated glass a metal scraper.

    Before choosing a scraper, Kodukoristus Tallinn checks on which side the glass coating is located, according to the light-reflecting shade, because the energy-saving coating of new windows remains on the inside and can only be cleaned with a plastic scraper.

  • Removal of construction dust from the concrete floor with an industrial vacuum cleaner, in the final round, the cleaner sweeps the windowsills and door jambs with a white cotton glove, and every surface with traces of dust is immediately cleaned again.

    Construction dust removal

    The removal of construction dust takes place in two stages, because the fine particles of plasterboard and sanding dust remain suspended in the air and only settle again within hours on the surfaces that were already wiped clean during the first cleaning.

    Kodukoristus Tallinn therefore goes to a larger renovation site on two separate days: on the first day, larger dust and debris are removed, on the second day, 24 hours later, the surfaces are wiped again, because in the meantime there is a layer that has settled from the air, which was not visible the first time.

  • After-renovation cleaning of the floors, the worker vacuums the dust from the concrete floor, with an acid wash we wait until the fresh joint has dried for 14 days.

    Deep cleaning of floors after repair

    The deep cleaning of floors after repair differs depending on the type of floor: cement residue and greyish coating left between the tiles can be removed with a slightly acidic cleaning agent, because cement is alkaline and an acidic agent dissolves this layer, laminate and parquet can only be cleaned with minimal moisture, because excess water expands the wood fibres.

    Kodukoristus Tallinn tests the effect of the acidic agent first on a hidden corner of the tile, because limestone and marble tiles react with acid and receive a neutral pH cleaner instead.

  • After-renovation cleaning, a worker in dusty work clothes vacuums the concrete floor, while removing splashes with a scraper, we put a sheet of paper underneath to catch the residue.

    Removal of paint and plaster splashes

    Paint and plaster spatter removal covers doorknobs, switches, radiators and baseboards where drips and splashes from fresh wall paint or plaster remain, using a scraper and solvent suitable for the surface, which will not damage the colour or finish of the underlying material.

    Kodukoristus Tallinn removes paint spatter from metal surfaces such as radiators with an alcohol-based solvent that sits on the spatter for 3 minutes before wiping and softens the dry paint without etching the metal surface.

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After-Renovation Cleaning Prices

The price per square metre for after-renovation cleaning is from €2.90, and the removal of construction debris is calculated by containers: from 2013 to the end of 2025, 525 containers were removed from renovation jobs. We drive to the repair facility in Tallinn for free.

ServicePrice
Cleaning after repairFrom €2.90/m²
Collection and removal of construction debrisFrom €35 per container
Washing after window repair, one windowFrom €12
Removing paint and plaster splashes from door jambsFrom €3 per item
Second cleaning after 24 hoursFrom €1.35/m²
Travel within Tallinn0 €

What affects the price:

  • amount and type of dust: plasterboard sanding dust is finer and spreads more widely than just dust left after paint work
  • flooring material, because natural stone and laminate require a cleaning agent with a different pH
  • the amount of construction debris that needs to be collected in a container and removed before the final cleaning of the surfaces
  • a second second cleaning the next day, which cleans the dust settled from the air back onto the surfaces
  • access to water supply in a building in progress

How long does the after-renovation cleaning take?

The first cleaning of a 70 square metre newly renovated apartment takes 5 hours for two cleaners, including window cleaning, deep washing of tiles and collection of construction debris. The second cleaning, performed the next day, takes 1 hour and 30 minutes for the same apartment, because it only covers the new layer of dust settled from the air.

After-renovation washing of a window with dried paint splashes takes 12 minutes per window, because work with a scraper is slower than just pulling with a squeegee.

After a fresh repair, deep washing of the tiles with cement residue takes 4 minutes per square metre, because the acidic agent stays on the tile for 8 minutes, and wiping too early leaves the grey layer partially intact.

We will respond to the request within one hour during office hours, and the first time of cleaning after the repair is in our schedule within two working days. The coordinator puts the second cleaning time in the calendar at the same time, so the 24-hour difference is already written in the reservation. Of the 177 renovation jobs in 2025, 120 received a second second cleaning, and after-renovation cleaning took an average of 11.5 cleaner-hours.

A cleaner vacuums debris in front of a fireplace at a repair site, 594 FFP2 dust masks were used at repair sites in 2025.
A renovated room in a Nõmme wooden villa, a cleaner in a short brown polka dot hat and a dark green-blue T-shirt scrapes paint spots from the glass of an old white wooden window with a plastic scraper, behind an industrial vacuum cleaner, an LED work light and a white ceiling, the nearby Hiiu railway station was opened on the broad-gauge railway in 1926.

After-renovation cleaning in two steps in a villa apartment near Hiiu Railway Station

Home: Ivar N., who renovated the Nõmme wooden villa apartment. Area: Near Hiiu railway station, Nõmme.

1. Inspection and protection: the cleaners checked that water and electricity were in use and covered the finished parquet with a protective film before collecting 1 container of construction debris.

2. Fine Dust and Surface Wash: Drywall sanding dust came from walls, shelves and ceiling edges with a HEPA filter vacuum, latex painted walls were wiped down with a damp microfibre cloth 48 hours after painting and 2 lime painted oven walls were untouched by a damp cloth.

3. Washing of windows after repair: at 7 new windows, it was checked by the reflective shade on which side of the glass the energy-saving coating is located, and the coated surface got a plastic scraper and the uncovered glass got a metal scraper.

4. Removal of paint and plaster splashes: 8 door jambs were splattered with a scraper and radiators were left with an alcohol-based solvent on the splatter for 3 minutes before wiping.

5. Follow-up cleaning and handover: 24 hours later, all surfaces were re-cleaned and the apartment was handed over to the customer only after the second course.

Total bill: €500.00 including 24% VAT (VAT €96.77): after-renovation cleaning, 84 m² × €2.90 = €243.60; second second cleaning after 24 hours, 84 m² × €1.35 = €113.40; washing after window repair, one window, 7 × €12.00 = €84.00; removal of paint and plaster splashes from door jambs, 8 × €3.00 = €24.00; collection and removal of construction debris, 1 container × €35.00 = €35.00; travel to Tallinn homes €0.00.

Cleaning time: First cleaning 6 hours for two cleaners and second cleaning the next day 1 hour and 48 minutes (2024, job no. 61874).

After cleaning: After the second move, the 84 square metre surfaces did not have a film of dust settled from the air, and the furniture came in the same day.

Our Work Process

Three steps from construction dust to moving in.

  1. 1. Inspection and Protection

    On site, we check the amount of dust and debris and check whether the water supply and electricity are already in use at the site. We put a protective film on the finished surfaces, which the construction debris must not yet touch, before we start collecting larger debris.

  2. 2. Fine Dust and Surface Wash

    All surfaces, walls, shelves and ceiling edges are vacuumed with a HEPA filter, then washed with a damp microfibre cloth according to the surface material. Tile gaps and cement traces receive an acidic agent, wooden surfaces receive minimal moisture.

  3. 3. Second Cleaning and Handover

    24 hours later, we go over the property again, because fine particles settled from the air create an additional layer visible on the surfaces of the first day. Only after the second cleaning do we hand over the apartment to the customer. The after-renovation cleaning guarantee lasts for 19 hours from handover, and the issue reported during this time will be cleaned free of charge.

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How to Choose the Scope of After-Renovation Cleaning

The type of repair and the flooring determine how much time and what tools are needed for cleaning.

Small Repair: Painting and Wallpapering

After painting or wallpapering the walls, there is less dust and one cleaning is enough, because the painted rooms are ventilated for 2 days before cleaning.

Major Repair: Drywall and Sanding

Cutting and sanding plasterboard creates finer dust, which also spreads into enclosed spaces under doorways. There are two cleanings for this dust: the first and an second cleaning done 24 hours later.

Tiled Surfaces and Cement Traces

A layer of cement residue remains in the tiled kitchen and bathroom, which requires an acidic cleaner. A natural stone tile becomes a pH-neutral agent, because acid corrodes limestone and marble.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why might a second cleaning be needed?

Fine plasterboard and sanding dust can remain airborne after the first cleaning and settle on surfaces within hours. A second cleaning 24 hours later removes this new layer. From 2013 to the end of 2025, 851 of 1,251 renovation jobs received a second cleaning.

Do I need to remove construction waste first?

No, the collection and removal of construction debris is included in the service. Larger debris goes into the container, we sort smaller packaging and material scraps in the same way as at any other object, materials from house to waste house and packaging by container.

Do you clean ventilation grilles?

We clean the outer grate of the ventilation opening with a vacuum cleaner and a damp cloth, cleaning the inside of the duct behind the grate is a separate area of ventilation work and is not included in the scope of the cleaning service.

When should you order after-renovation cleaning?

After-renovation cleaning is done after the last repair work and before furniture is brought in, because the vacuum cleaner can get everywhere in an empty room. The surfaces behind the furniture that has already been brought in are excluded from the after-renovation cleaning.

Can freshly painted walls be wiped with a damp cloth?

A wall with latex paint should be wiped with a damp cloth 48 hours after painting, and a wall with lime paint should never be wiped, because moisture leaves a paint mark on the cloth and an uneven surface on the wall.

Do you clean window frames and skirting boards?

Yes, the inside of the window frame, door jambs and baseboards are included in the scope of after-renovation cleaning, because construction dust accumulates on their edges and corners, where the wide nozzle of the vacuum cleaner cannot reach in one pass.

What if renovation work continues after the first cleaning?

If the repair continues after the first cleaning, we postpone the second cleaning to be done 24 hours later until the end of the repair, because the new dust that settles during the repair also spoils the result of the second cleaning. We calculate the fee only for the cleaning orders actually performed.

In which areas do you perform after-renovation cleaning?

We do after-renovation cleaning in every part of Tallinn, from the wooden houses in Kalamaja to the new developments in Lasnamäe, and in Maardu, Viimsi, Saue, Keila and Rae Parish. The trip amounts for the five Harju County regions are based on the distance measured from our Kristiine base and €0.71/km.

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