Trying to figure out what products you need for a builders clean? It's always best to be totally prepared for anything with any deep cleaning task. This article goes through all the products you might need for each step of a builder's clean.
- Please click on a step to see the products you might need for that specific task and why you might need them -
Clearing away any and all debris is always the first part, starting with the bulkier, heavier items (i.e. construction waste), then narrowing down to the lighter items (i.e. like packaging waste) and ending with smaller debris (2cm or smaller) that can be vacuumed up without damaging the vacuum.
Product | What it’s good for | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() |
Handling / gripper glove latex coated (Topaz) 9 / Large Add to Favourites |
To protect your hands from sharp objects when moving/lifting heavier debris. |
||
![]() |
3 gallon black plastic heavy duty bucket round Add to Favourites |
To keep the heavier weighted debris contained in the clearing up process. It can also useful in removing and transporting the waste once collected. |
||
![]() |
18" stiff broom complete Add to Favourites |
Exterior sweeping - Sweep up debris / litter. |
||
![]() |
18" soft broom complete Add to Favourites |
Interior sweeping - Sweep up dust / debris / litter / paint & plaster splashes that have been scraped off. |
||
![]() |
Lobby pan & brush set lightweight - blue Add to Favourites |
Great for sweeping dust and debris from the floor. Helps to reduce risk of back ache from constantly bending down and straitening up again. |
||
![]() |
Economy dustpan & brush set blue Add to Favourites |
Great for sweeping dust and debris from the floor. |
||
![]() |
18x29x39" Std plus duty large refuse sacks Tiaga Add to Favourites |
A strong sack to contain waste without breaking. |
||
![]() |
NRV 240-11 Vacuum cleaner kit NA1 - Red Add to Favourites |
To vacuum any dust and debris that is smaller than 2cm, not sharp and not heavy. No nails or screws as they will damage the vacuum, hose and nozzle. |
||
![]() |
Vac bags for Generic 32mm machines Add to Favourites |
To be used in the vacuum - keeps waste in vacuum, protects vacuum motor from dust and can easily be replaced as bag fills up. |
||
![]() |
2ply blue centrefeed rolls 150m Add to Favourites |
For wiping up any liquid spills / wet paint splatters / etc. |
This is the nitty-gritty stage where a lot of operatives are likely preparing themselves for needing a lot of patience. But, here's a list of products to make these small in size, but very mighty, tasks easier and more manageable. To do this, you're going to need a surface-specific chemical and a blade or scourer that won't cause any unnecessary damage to anything you're cleaning.
Product | What it’s good for | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() |
Formula 10 heavy duty degreaser - non tainting Add to Favourites |
Cuts through grease without damaging or tainting surface. |
||||
![]() |
12x Yellow premium household gloves Large Add to Favourites |
Protect your hands from chemicals. |
||||
![]() |
10x 9x6" Green Scourers Add to Favourites |
Scratch-free clean to lift tough dirt / labels / grease / glue / tar / etc. |
||||
![]() |
Tar 'n' Glue Remover 5L Add to Favourites |
Makes lifting tar and glue from most hard surfaces easy. |
||||
![]() |
Floor scraper holder & pole Add to Favourites |
Scrape and remove plaster & paint splashes / dirt / labels / grease / glue / tar / etc. from floor without having to bend over. Helps to reduce risk of back ache from constantly bending down and straitening up again.
|
||||
![]() |
3" paint scraper Add to Favourites |
To scrape off and remove unwanted plaster & paint splatters from floors and walls. |
||||
![]() |
Sticky label remover aerosol spray Add to Favourites |
Cut out the tediousness of label removing with a targeted and penetrating approach that lifting labels from most hard surfaces. |
A deep clean of soft furnishings is often tricky to get - you want to make sure it's totally clean without getting it water-logged or damaging the item.
Product | What it’s good for | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() |
444 Metal safety scraper Add to Favourites |
A stiffer option than a paint scraper, but safer than using other hand-held scrapers - scrapes and removes tough dirt / labels / grease / glue / tar / paint splatters / etc. from hard surfaces.
|
|||||
![]() |
Yellow window scraper Add to Favourites |
To scrape off and remove any dirt / debris / sticky / glue from windows without scratching surface.
|
|||||
![]() |
PVCu frame cleaner solvent Add to Favourites |
A heavy-duty cleaner for PVCu window and door frames - removes most forms of dirt without damaging surface. |
|||||
![]() |
14" Window Cleaning Kit inc Bucket, Applicator and Squeegee Add to Favourites |
Complete window cleaning set. Individual items below;
|
|||||
![]() |
G1 Glass Cleaner spray ready to use 750ml Add to Favourites |
Ready to use glass cleaner - simply spray on and wipe off for a sparkling finish. Smear-free finish. Free from abrasives - will not damage delicate surfaces. Ammonia free - pleasant and easy to use |
|||||
![]() |
1x 40x40 Blue Microfibre Glass cloth Add to Favourites |
For window cleaning use to keep surface scratch and lint free.
|
A general wash-down of dusty surfaces helps operatives to be able to identify what further cleaning might be required on any particular surface. To do this, you're going to need a cloth, bucket and detergent.
Product | What it’s good for | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() |
2 gallon round plastic bucket - blue Add to Favourites |
For use in washing down dusty surfaces. |
||||
![]() |
1x Blue ProShine Microfibre durable cloth 40x40 Add to Favourites |
For use in washing down dusty surfaces.
|
||||
![]() |
18" soft broom complete Add to Favourites |
Sweep up dust / debris / litter / paint & plaster splashes that have been scraped off. |
||||
![]() |
E2 Eco-Dose Multipurpose Cleaner 1 litre Add to Favourites |
Dilute one dose into a mop bucket / trigger sprayer to wash down any water-washable surfaces.
|
||||
![]() |
E20 Eco-Dose Concentrated lemon cleaner & degreaser 1lt Add to Favourites |
Dilute one dose into a mop bucket / trigger sprayer to clean and degrease any water-washable surfaces. Bactericidal and Virucidal - meets EN 1276 with 30 seconds contact time and Norovirus with 5 minutes contact time. Food Safe.
|
||||
![]() |
H1 Hard Surface Cleaner Add to Favourites |
All purpose cleaning concentrate, ideal for removing soil, grease and heel marks from all synthetic floors. Also excels on all non-porous surfaces. Controlled foam helps prevent over use. |
||||
![]() |
Gleam furniture polish Add to Favourites |
Polishes and brings shine to furniture |
Once all the debris has been cleared all floors will need to be cleaned from any dirt, dust or stains.
Product | What it’s good for | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() |
16oz Kentucky complete mop system - incl. head, clip, pole, bucket Add to Favourites |
A gentle clean for removing minor to medium levels of dust and dirt on hard floors. Wring excess water out for a more efficient clean. |
||
![]() |
H1 Hard Surface Cleaner Add to Favourites |
All purpose cleaning concentrate, ideal for removing soil, grease and heel marks from all synthetic floors. Also excels on all non-porous surfaces. Controlled foam helps prevent over use. |
||
![]() |
MotorScrubber Jet3 Jet Kit Add to Favourites |
Makes light work of deep cleaning confined and hard to reach places. Achieving outstanding cleaning results on any surface. Perfect for stairways, steps, behind toilets, leisure centre changing rooms and poolside, is waterproof for cleaning below the waterline. |
||
![]() |
Compact Upright Manoeuvrable Scrubber Drier 244NX Add to Favourites |
Optimises the use of clean water using direct feed to centre of brushes. Centrifugal delivery of water through brushes minimises overall water usage, has no messy spray-off and increases efficiency by reducing time-consuming refills required. Agile and Lightweight, Simple and easy-to-use controls, One-pass performance and Power driving productivity |
A deep clean of soft furnishings is often tricky to get - you want to make sure it's totally clean without getting it water-logged or damaging the item.
Product | What it’s good for | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() |
Carpex 30:300 Carpet cleaning machine and wand hand tool and hose Add to Favourites |
Injects cleaner into carpet and extracts dirt / muck / grime / stains from Carpets, Fabrics, Upholstered furniture and Curtains to remove bad odours and restore the carpet. |
||
![]() |
Ace Extract Carpet Extraction Shampoo - Low Foam Add to Favourites |
Woolsafe carpet extraction shampoo. Suitable for use with hot or cold water. Rapid removal of carpet soiling. For carpets, including wool and upholstery. Pleasant Citrus fragrance. |
Washrooms, Bathrooms and Toilets may or may not need a deep clean. If they have been worked on by the builders, there may be some plaster and paint splatters to remove (see #2, #4, #5). If they have only been used by the builders, they might be some descaling to do. But they might not have been affected at all - where you'd only need to do a standard washroom clean.
Product | What it’s good for | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() |
Clover Acid Wash 80 powerful toilet cleaner descaler 1L Add to Favourites |
A highly concentrated and powerful acidic descaler - recommended for removing severe water scale, stains and rust marks, concrete from walls. Made with hydrochloric acid - not suitable for use on stainless steel. |
||||
![]() |
Green Nitrile gloves Large Add to Favourites |
Protect your hands when using powerful acidic or caustic cleaners. |
||||
![]() |
Toilet brush set Add to Favourites |
For cleaning toilet bowls - provides tougher action to remove dirt. |
||||
![]() |
W1 Foaming Washroom Cleaner and Descaler Add to Favourites |
General washroom cleaner for procelain, ceramic, plastic, uPVC, stainless steel, etc. including sinks, basins, bath tubs, showers, disability fixtures, dispensers, etc. |
||||
![]() |
1x Red Proshine microfibre durable cloth 40x40 Add to Favourites |
For use when cleaning toilets and urinals
|
||||
![]() |
1x Yellow Proshine microfibre durable cloth 40x40 Add to Favourites |
For use when doing general washroom cleaning - not toilets / urinals
|
||||
![]() |
100x Synthetic powder free disposable gloves - Large Add to Favourites |
Protect your hands when using chemical cleaners. |
Kitchens aren't always used in a building site, but like Washrooms, if they have been used, they're likely to be filthy. Even if they haven't been used, they would still need to be cleaned as dust may have escaped into the room - making it less food-safe.
Product | What it’s good for | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() |
E20 Eco-Dose Concentrated lemon cleaner & degreaser 1lt Add to Favourites |
Dilute one dose into a mop bucket / trigger sprayer to clean and degrease any water-washable surfaces. Bactericidal and Virucidal - meets EN 1276 with 30 seconds contact time and Norovirus with 5 minutes contact time. Food Safe
|
||||
![]() |
Oven cleaner "sticky foam" 750ml Add to Favourites |
Foaming oven cleaner - Powerful clinging oven cleaner - Removes baked on residues from ovens and grills - Not for use on aluminium. |
||||
![]() |
Green ProShine Microfibre durable cloth 40x40 Add to Favourites |
Use in food prep / kitchen / catering settings for wiping, cleaning, etc.
|
Everywhere is clean, but there's a stale smell - air fresheners are great if there's still a 'building site smell' after its been cleaned.
Product | What it’s good for | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() |
Paradis Atlantis starter kit Add to Favourites |
Paradís wall-mounted unit automatically sprays microscopic mist into the washroom - Invisible probiotic microbes fall to the floor - The microscopic mist evaporates to leave a pleasant paradís fragrance - Probiotic spores are activated when they come into contact with the smell-causing matter - Long-term problematic smells are ‘eaten’ away by the flood of good microbes. |
||
![]() |
Paradis Golden Dawn starter kit Add to Favourites |
|||
![]() |
Shades air freshener - Marine breeze Add to Favourites |
Fresh smelling air freshener to remove the building site smells. |
Not just a case of 'covering all the bases', protecting yourself from dangers is critical to your health. Whether it's breathing in dust or having it entering your eyes or having an accident due to low visibility of a hazard, the impact can be life-changing, and not in a good way.
Product | What it’s good for | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() |
Anti-collapse wet floor sign Add to Favourites |
Highlight hazards to other building users. |
|||
![]() |
Window cleaning in progress yellow safety sign Add to Favourites |
Highlight hazards to other building users. |
|||
![]() |
Hanging "Closed For Cleaning" Sign Add to Favourites |
Highlight hazards to other building users. |
|||
![]() |
Yellow Hi-Vis waistcoats Large Add to Favourites |
Be safe, be seen without unnecessary inconvenience. |
|||
![]() |
Lightyear safety trainer Size 11 / 46 Add to Favourites |
Protect your feet from sharp objects, without having to wear extra heavy-weighted footwear. |
|||
![]() |
50x Moldex 1100 dust masks Add to Favourites |
Protect your lungs from dust, airborne particles, dirt and germs in the air. |
|||
![]() |
Safety goggles Add to Favourites |
Protect your eyes from dust, airborne particles and falling dirt. |
|||
![]() |
Memory foam kneeling mat with carry handle Add to Favourites |
Protect your knees when doing time-consuming tasks kneeling down.
|
|||
![]() |
Cleaners Caddy Add to Favourites |
Easily carry equipment to cleaning location - especically helpful if nearby parking is unavailable. |