What Exactly is a Sparkle Clean?
One frequent question we receive from homeowners, contractors and developers is, “What exactly is a Builder’s Clean or Sparkle Clean and what does it consist of?”
Before getting into the specifics, we want to point out that a builder’s clean is not the same as a regular clean. Many cleaning companies misrepresent their services as “builders cleans” when they are really performing a standard cleaning service.
Essentially, a Sparkle Clean can consist of two key stages or as a stand-alone service. The best results are those that come from a combined approach, especially when building works or renovations are due to take place.
Initial Builders Clean
The first step post-construction or renovation is a Builders Clean, during which all building surfaces are cleared and cleaned of debris, dust, and dirt. Typically, it is completed halfway through the construction phase or between phases (e.g. cleaning up all the dust so floors or tiles can be laid).
The Sparkle Clean
This is the final stage and is what differentiates a Builders Clean from a Sparkle Clean. It involves the removal of trade imperfections such as cement splatter on walls, removing grout marks on tiles, polishing of tiles, cleaning fixtures and removing paint marks from floorboards etc.
The final Sparkle Clean is what will give a home or office that new, showroom-quality look and smell. You can easily tell when a new home has had a Sparkle Clean because the difference is very noticeable to that of a standard clean. This phase also requires the longest time to complete – it’s an in depth-clean, meticulous clean. Unfortunately, many cleaning businesses exclude this detail from their quotes to make their costs appear lower or because they are unaware of the time it takes to perform a high-quality Sparkle Clean. Even worse, cleaners can often use chemicals and other cleaning products on delicate surfaces due to not having experience or competence in cleaning, resulting in damage to the final finish of a new home or office renovation.
How much does a Sparkle Clean cost?
The cost can vary depending on:
The final finish :
The quality of tradespeople’s work has a significant impact on the ultimate cost of a Builder’s Clean or Sparkle Clean. For instance, if a tradesman manages to tape up a window before commencing their work, cleaning it will only take around 10 minutes. If they don’t, it can take more than twice as long to remove splatter and dirt.
Cleanliness of tradesmen post-build :
Builders and tradesmen run on a tight schedule, and this can be the difference between an easier and therefore cheaper Sparkle Clean or not. Some reputable builders will get their tradesmen to do a quick clean of the property before finishing up, but some don’t – This will affect the overall cost of the cleaning – more dirt equals more work.
Get an expert Builders Clean or Sparkle Clean in London
We’re here to help you present your property in the greatest light possible, whether it’s to sell your home, a new show home or an entire residential complex that needs to look its finest.
We can offer a one-time sparkle cleaning or we can offer a regularly scheduled cleaning service for developer show homes or estate agents.
Okay Cleaning Services
Professional Domestic And Commercial Cleaning London
To receive a no-obligation quote for a Builder Clean or Sparkle Clean in London, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team today.
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