If you’ve ever booked a “deep clean” and still felt like something was missing, you’re not alone. A lot of people assume cleaning is cleaning — but the truth is, different spaces need different types of cleaning depending on what’s happening in the environment.
At Tidy Cleaning Solutions, two services we get asked about all the time are:
✅ Maintenance Cleaning with Dust Remediation
✅ Post-Construction Cleaning
They sound similar, but they are not the same job — and choosing the wrong one can lead to frustration, wasted time, and money.
Let’s break it down clearly.
1. What is a Maintenance Clean with Dust Remediation?
A maintenance clean is designed for a home or business that is already in use and being lived in or operated normally. It focuses on keeping the space consistently clean, fresh, and hygienic.
Now, when you add dust remediation, it means we go beyond the usual surface-level dusting and tackle built-up dust that keeps coming back, often caused by:
- Poor airflow or ventilation
- A/C units blowing dust into rooms
- Construction or road dust nearby
- Renovations done weeks/months ago
- Long periods without detailed cleaning
- Dust trapped in hard-to-reach areas
What it includes
A maintenance clean with dust remediation usually covers:
- Detailed dusting of surfaces and furniture
- Dust removal from corners, ledges, baseboards
- Wiping doors, door frames, light switches
- Cleaning ceiling fans and reachable vents
- Vacuuming and mopping floors thoroughly
- Cleaning behind and under light furniture (where accessible)
- Sanitizing kitchens and bathrooms
- Removing fine dust film from visible surfaces
Best for:
✔ Homes that feel “dusty all the time”
✔ Offices that need consistent upkeep
✔ Spaces where cleaning is regular but dust is lingering
✔ After light renovations where there’s no major debris
In simple terms:
➡️ This clean keeps your space looking and feeling maintained — and fixes the dust problem that normal cleaning doesn’t solve.
2. What is a Post-Construction Clean?
A post-construction clean is a completely different level of cleaning. It’s done after:
- Renovations
- Remodelling
- Building work
- Painting
- Tiling
- Plumbing or electrical upgrades
- Any project that leaves behind debris and heavy dust
Construction dust is not like everyday dust. It spreads fast, sticks to everything, and can settle into surfaces you wouldn’t even think about.
This type of clean is about making the space safe, usable, and move-in ready again.
What it includes
Post-construction cleaning often includes:
- Removal of construction debris (light debris, not hauling)
- Heavy dust removal from all surfaces
- Cleaning paint splatter or adhesive residue (where possible)
- Scrubbing floors to remove grout haze/dust
- Wiping walls, skirting boards, doors, frames
- Cleaning inside cabinets and drawers (dust settles inside)
- Cleaning windows, tracks, and frames
- Cleaning light fixtures and vents
- Deep cleaning bathrooms and kitchens
- Multiple rounds of vacuuming (fine dust requires repetition)
Best for:
✔ Newly built homes
✔ After major renovations
✔ After contractors finish a project
✔ Before move-in or handing over a property
In simple terms:
➡️ This clean is about removing construction mess and fine dust so the space becomes livable again.
3. Which One Do You Need?
Here’s the easiest way to decide:
Choose Maintenance Cleaning with Dust Remediation if:
✅ Your home is already furnished and lived in
✅ You want ongoing cleanliness and comfort
✅ The issue is persistent dust and buildup
✅ You want detailed cleaning without construction mess
Choose Post-Construction Cleaning if:
✅ Work was recently completed (tiling, sanding, drilling, painting, etc.)
✅ You can see dust on everything no matter how much you wipe
✅ There’s debris, residue, or fine dust in corners and on floors
✅ The space needs to be move-in ready
5. Why This Matters (Because the Results Depend on It)
If you book a maintenance clean for a space that actually needs a post-construction clean, you’ll likely still see dust and residue afterward — not because the cleaners didn’t do a good job, but because the service wasn’t designed for that level of mess.
And if you book a post-construction clean when you only need dust remediation, you may be paying for more than you actually need.
Book the Right Clean with Tidy Cleaning Solutions
Whether you need a fresh, consistent clean with dust control or a full post-construction reset, our team is ready to help.
📌 Message us today and tell us:
- What type of space it is (home, office, rental)
- If there was any recent construction or renovation
- The size of the space
- Your biggest issue (dust, floors, bathrooms, windows, etc.)
We’ll recommend the best option and get you booked in.