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Cleaning a New Construction Home Before You Move In

What builders leave behind in a new home in Aledo, Willow Park or Weatherford, and how to get drywall dust, sticker residue and overspray out before move-in.

How-to·5 min read·Updated October 29, 2026

Builders do a broom clean. Here is what is still there and how to deal with it.

What is actually in a new house

Drywall dust in every vent, duct and cabinet. Sawdust in the garage and closets. Adhesive labels on windows, appliances and fixtures. Grout haze on tile. Paint and caulk flecks on hardware. Most of it is invisible until the afternoon sun hits a window.

Order of operations

Dust always falls, so work top to bottom and finish with floors.

  • Change the HVAC filter first, then again after the clean
  • High dusting: fans, vents, tops of cabinets and door frames
  • Inside every cabinet and drawer with a damp microfiber
  • Windows: remove stickers with a plastic scraper and a little oil-based remover, then glass cleaner
  • Fixtures and hardware: plastic scraper for caulk and paint, never a metal blade
  • Tile: grout haze remover if a plain mop leaves a film
  • Floors: HEPA vacuum, then mop, then mop again

Why HEPA matters

Drywall dust is fine enough to pass straight through a standard vacuum and back into the air. A HEPA vacuum captures it. Open windows and run the HVAC fan during and after the clean.

When to schedule

After your final walkthrough with the builder and before the movers. If you are closing in Aledo, Willow Park or west Weatherford, builder schedules slip, so book a window and confirm the day before.

Questions

Does the builder's clean count?

It is usually a broom sweep and a wipe-down. It is not a move-in clean.

Can you clean while the punch list is open?

Yes, but anything the trades touch afterward will need a second pass. A rough clean plus a final is common.

Do you work with builders directly?

Yes. We can bill the builder and schedule around inspections.

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