Post-construction cleaning vs deep cleaning: which do you need?

The short answer: post-construction cleaning removes construction dust, cement residue, paint and adhesives; deep cleaning is an intensive clean of a lived-in home with no construction residue. They are different services with different processes and prices.

Post-construction cleaning is technical: it uses injection-extraction machinery, specific products for cement and plaster residue, and vacuuming of fine dust that settles on every surface. It typically costs €1.50–€3 per m² depending on condition.

Deep cleaning is an intensive version of standard residential cleaning: everything is cleaned thoroughly (inside cabinets, fridge, oven, windows, corners), but there's no construction residue to remove. It typically starts at €90 for a standard flat.

When to hire post-construction? After a renovation, build or painting, before moving in or furnishing. When to hire deep cleaning? When the home is lived in but needs a thorough reset: moving, seasonal change, or simply because regular cleaning doesn't reach everything.

The most common mistake is hiring deep cleaning when you need post-construction: plaster dust reappears within hours because deep cleaning doesn't remove it from ducts and corners. If there's been construction, you need post-construction cleaning.