Wyndham Vale and Manor Lakes have many recently built homes, and new estates are still being completed. If you have just received the keys to a new build, the home will look clean at a glance, but fine dust from plastering, sanding and cutting settles almost everywhere.
This guide covers what a builder's handover clean usually leaves behind and how to get a new home ready to live in.
What the builder's clean usually misses
Builders' cleans focus on removing rubbish and making the home presentable for handover. Fine dust is often still left in:
- Inside kitchen and bathroom cupboards and drawers.
- Wardrobe shelves and hanging rails.
- Window and sliding-door tracks.
- Light fittings, exhaust fans and ducted vents.
- Skirting boards, door tops and architraves.
- Inside the oven, dishwasher and rangehood.
Work from the top down
Dust falls, so start high and finish with the floors.
- Dust light fittings, vents and the tops of doors and cupboards.
- Wipe walls only where you see marks. New paint may still be curing, so use a soft damp cloth.
- Vacuum and wipe inside every cupboard, drawer and wardrobe.
- Clean windows, frames and tracks.
- Vacuum floors twice: once to lift loose dust, again after it settles.
- Damp mop hard floors with a cleaner suited to the floor type.
Stickers, film and paint spots
New windows, appliances and fittings often have labels or protective film. Remove film early, before sun bakes it on. Soften sticker glue with warm soapy water and use a plastic scraper. Avoid metal blades and abrasive pads on coated glass, stainless steel and benchtops, and check each supplier's care guide.
Floors in new homes
Dust left in new carpet works deeper with foot traffic, so vacuum thoroughly with a good filter before furniture goes in. On hybrid, laminate or timber floors, vacuum with a soft head and damp mop. Avoid steam mops unless the floor manufacturer says they are safe.
Before the furniture arrives
Cleaning an empty home is far quicker than cleaning around boxes. If possible, book the clean for the day or two between handover and moving day. Our deep cleaning service covers new homes, and our move-in deep cleaning checklist has more detail. For local information see our Wyndham Vale cleaning page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the builder's clean enough before moving in?
A builder's handover clean removes rubbish and the worst of the debris, but fine plaster and sanding dust usually remains inside cupboards, drawers, window tracks, light fittings and air vents. Most owners find a detailed clean is still worth doing before furniture arrives.
How do I remove stickers and film from new windows?
Peel protective film off as soon as possible, because sun makes it harder to remove. Soften sticker glue with warm soapy water and lift it with a plastic scraper. Avoid metal blades on coated or tinted glass, and check the window supplier's care guide.
When should I book a move-in clean for a new home?
After handover and any final trades, and before furniture and boxes arrive. Empty rooms are faster to clean and nothing has to be moved.
Do you clean new homes in Wyndham Vale and Manor Lakes?
Yes. Niks Elite Cleaning provides move-in and deep cleaning across Wyndham Vale 3024, including Manor Lakes. Tell us the number of bedrooms and bathrooms and whether the home has had a builder's clean.
Book a Move-In Clean
Call Niks Elite Cleaning on +61 493 519 401 or request a quote online with your handover and moving dates.