Rules and methods for quickly removing dust after sanding walls
When sanding the walls, small particles of the finishing material enter the air and spread in the form of dust throughout the area of the room. Therefore, at the end of the "rough" repair, it is necessary to carry out general cleaning of the room before sheathing the surfaces. There are several rules for deciding how to remove dust after sanding walls, floors and furniture.
Basic rules for cleaning after renovation
Cleaning the room after sanding the walls is necessary, because the dust:
- contains pathogenic bacteria;
- creates favorable conditions for the reproduction of parasites;
- includes particles that can damage furniture;
- poses a threat to the respiratory organs of humans and animals.
It is recommended to clean the room not only after sanding the walls, but also before laying the finishing materials.Dusting of the room must be carried out after each stage of the repair work. In the future, thanks to this, it will take less time to clean the room.It is also recommended to spray water from a spray bottle during repairs to reduce the amount of dust entering the air.
Tools required
At the end of the repair work, the cleaning of the room (floor, walls and ceiling) is carried out using:
- vacuum;
- dry rags;
- broom;
- brushes.
These tools are used at the initial stage, when most of the dust is removed. But to completely remove dirt, wet cleaning is necessary. At the same time, it is not recommended to use large amounts of water at this stage. Excessive humidity will turn dust into dirt, making cleaning difficult.
In addition, gloves, bulky waste bags and solvents are required. The latter are used to remove particularly difficult stains on floors and walls. For this, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide or soda are used. You should also prepare dishwashing and plumbing detergents, liquid soap and glass cleaners.
Disposal of construction waste
It is recommended to remove construction waste after each completed stage of the repair. This approach will facilitate further work. The cleaning of the premises must begin with cleaning:
- the remnants of polyurethane foam;
- baseboards;
- scraps of wallpaper, pipes and other materials;
- floor tile;
- linoleum;
- other large objects.
It is recommended to pack construction waste immediately in strong polypropylene bags. This material is very durable. It is forbidden to dispose of construction waste in containers with household waste. This will result in a fine.Cement dust and other small debris should first be swept into a corner and then collected in small bags.
Clean surfaces
To completely clean the room, you must first assess the scope of the work by checking the condition of the room where the renovation is carried out and the adjacent rooms. This procedure must be carried out before gluing wallpaper or installing other finishing materials. Before starting the repair, it is recommended to close the furniture, window sill and other surfaces with foil, leaving the walls and floor free. This will make cleaning easier in the future.
At the initial stage, you will need to remove the remnants of finishing materials from the walls: whitewash, paint, putty and others. Then you need to go around the whole room with a vacuum cleaner, including along the walls, window sill and other surfaces. After that, you can start cleaning the room and the furniture inside it with water. If during the inspection stubborn stains are identified, then specialized sprays and liquids will help to cope with them.
Depending on the type of material applied, the walls should be cleaned according to the following recommendations:
- plaster surfaces are wiped with a damp cloth;
- traces of rust are removed with a solution of copper sulfate;
- glue or paint residues are removed with acetone, thinner or gasoline;
- when cleaning the bathroom, products containing chlorine are used.
If wallpaper remains on the walls, it is recommended to use a vacuum cleaner with an aquafilter and soft, long-haired bristles to clean this material. In this case, it is impossible to use standard equipment not equipped with the specified components. Vacuum cleaners without aquafilters lift construction dust into the air without cleaning the room.
If washable wallpaper is pasted on the walls, walk along the walls with a damp cloth. Finally, wipe the material with a dry cloth.
Floor cleaning
It is recommended to start cleaning the floor (including concrete) from construction dust by cleaning with a vacuum cleaner. This technique will remove large particles. Along the way, these vacuums reduce the amount of dust in the air. If there is no such equipment at home, sprinkle the floor with tea leaves before cleaning. This will absorb dust and bacteria.
After that, you need to sweep the floor, paying special attention to corners and areas under furniture. Garbage must also be collected immediately in bags. Then you need to mix water with a small amount of detergent (washing powder). Wet cleaning of the room should start from the far corner, gradually moving towards the door. As in other cases, when washing, attention should be paid to hard-to-reach places, where dust often accumulates in large volumes.
Furniture preparation
When cleaning furniture from construction dust, you should follow several recommendations:
- The upholstery should be removed and washed (cleaned) separately from the frame. If there is an unpleasant smell, it is recommended that such furniture be dry cleaned.
- Clean the frame of dirt, dust and rust using suitable products.
- Treat the wood with polish.
- First wipe the plastic parts with a damp cloth, then with a dry cloth.
After that, wipe cabinets, cabinets and other similar furniture with a damp and dry cloth, paying attention to the shelves (including those with closed doors). If there were carpets or rugs left in the room before grinding the walls, these should also be dry-cleaned.
Washing windows and glass surfaces
The main difficulty with cleaning glass surfaces is that stains often remain after cleaning. Therefore, in this case, you need to use specialized tools for windows and mirrors. For this, alcohol-based liquids are used. Before cleaning with such means, the windows should be rinsed with a damp sponge, and at the end wiped with a dry cloth or newspaper.
You can use vodka or cologne instead of store-bought liquids. These products are primarily used to clean stubborn stains on glass. If you need to rinse the corners of the window, then for this it is recommended to wrap a cotton ball on a match and clean the indicated places. At the end of the procedure, you can dissolve a small amount of linen blue in cold water and wipe the glass surfaces with the resulting composition. This agent gives shine to the material.
How to Dispose of Hazardous Waste
Chemicals, glass wool and sharp-edged objects should be immediately removed from the room. These materials must be placed in waterproof bags and, together with the rest of the construction waste, sent to a specialized landfill. It is forbidden to dispose of hazardous waste in containers with household items.
The final touch
Finally, you should clean batteries, curtain rods, lamps, and other items in the room.The procedure is carried out according to the same algorithms as described above (first with a damp cloth and then with a dry cloth; use a solvent to remove difficult stains, etc.). When cleaning the batteries, you can use a vacuum cleaner with an aquafilter. It is also necessary to clean the ventilation holes by removing the grille.
Additional tips and tricks
As already noted, before grinding the walls, all objects should be taken out of the room, and the rest should be covered with a thick film. The latter should also be laid on the windowsill and floor. Also, in order to prevent the spread of dust to neighboring rooms, it is necessary to close the door with foil.During the work, it is recommended to use dust collectors, which are attached directly to the construction tool, and personal protective equipment.