Construction dust isn't regular house dust. It's 5-30 micron particles of cement, gypsum, concrete. They penetrate fabrics, settle in lungs, and regular vacuums just blow them back around. Here's how pros handle it.
What you'll need
- Construction vacuum with HEPA filter (Kärcher NT 30/1)
- Microfiber cloths — 10+
- Bucket of cold water
- Rubber gloves, FFP2 respirator, goggles
- Kiehl Prodor (or household soap)
- Steam cleaner (optional, for grout)
- Telescopic pole 3-5 m
Step 1: Let dust settle (24 hours)
Don't start right after builders leave. Close doors/windows, wait a day.
Step 2: Start top-down
- Ceiling — microfiber on telescopic pole
- Tops of cabinets and shelves
- Curtain rails and light fixtures
- Walls — top to bottom
Step 3: Vacuum up the dust
Dry vacuum all surfaces with HEPA industrial vacuum.
Step 4: Clean windows and frames
Warm soapy water + plastic scraper.
Step 5: Wash floors three times
- Cold water, no chemicals
- Warm water + Kiehl Prodor
- Clean warm water
Step 6: Clean grout
Steam cleaner does 1 m² in 10 minutes.
Step 7: Final surface wipe
Time required
60 m² 2-bed apartment — 8-10 hours with 2 people.
When to hire 166 Cleaning instead
From $2.5/m². For 60 m² 2-bed — $144-192. We finish in 1 working day.