How to Keep Your Space Clean During Renovation

How to Keep Your Space Clean During Renovation

Author: Angela Brown December 19, 2023 Duration: 7:58

Knowing how to keep your space clean during a home renovation project dramatically reduces stress and mess for families living through upgrades. In this videos, Angela Brown talks to construction pro Matt Di Bara about practical tips for maintaining tidiness amid the hammering and sawing. 

Matt shares practical advice about what to do with leftover debris from home renovation projects. He discusses the importance of maintaining cleanliness during the remodeling process, effective ways to clean up cement particles, and how to manage wet cement dust. Matt also explains the importance of cleaning up each day and during breaks, especially when working on dusty projects.

Angela's and Matt's combined insights deliver a roadmap for finishing your reno projects faster, with less stress, and your home clean despite the dust and scraps.

How to Keep Your Space Clean During Renovation Chapters:
00:00 Introducing Matt DiBara
00:24 The Problem of Leftover Materials After Renovation
01:05 Matt DeBara's Cleaning Tips for Reno projects
02:16 The Use of Shop Vac for Cleaning
04:35 Cleaning Wet Cement Dust
05:14 Timing and Frequency of Cleaning During a Project
06:19 The Impact of Dust on Home Environment

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Show Produced by: Savvy Cleaner: https://savvycleaner.com
Show Host: Angela Brown
Show Editor: Anna Nikitchuk
Show Producer: Anna Nikitchuk


Angela Brown, known to many as the House Cleaning Guru, hosts Ask a House Cleaner, a daily resource that feels more like a conversation with a deeply knowledgeable friend than a formal lesson. This podcast lives in the practical, sometimes messy, world of maintaining a home or running a cleaning service. Each episode is built directly from listener questions, which means the topics are always relevant and grounded in real challenges. You’ll hear specific strategies for tackling stubborn stains on various surfaces, the nuances of different cleaning techniques, and advice on selecting the right tools for the job. Beyond the physical work, Angela delves into the less-discussed aspects of the craft, such as managing client relationships and effective ways to market a cleaning business for those who do this professionally. The guidance is consistently actionable, designed to be applied immediately whether you’re caring for your own garden, organizing a leisure space, or building a career. The tone is straightforward and encouraging, demystifying tasks that can often feel overwhelming. By focusing on daily, digestible insights, this podcast builds a comprehensive education in home care and business acumen over time. It’s a reliable source for anyone who wants their environment to be cleaner and their process to be smarter, meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.
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