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Alpha Cleaning Company Completes Post-Construction Cleaning for Bensenville Community Library Addition

Alpha Cleaning Company recently completed a post-construction cleaning project for the Bensenville Community Library Addition in Bensenville, IL — working on behalf of Efraim Carlson and Son, the general contractor overseeing the construction of the library's new addition.

Public library facilities hold a special place in any community — they serve children, students, seniors, and residents of all ages, and the standard of cleanliness expected before a newly constructed public space opens to the community is exceptionally high. For the Bensenville Community Library Addition, our team was brought in at the conclusion of the construction phase to perform a detailed, professional post-construction clean that prepared every area of the new addition for turnover, inspections, and public use.

Project Overview

Post-construction cleaning at a public facility like a library requires a systematic, room-by-room approach that leaves nothing overlooked. Construction and finishing work — drywall, flooring installation, painting, millwork, fixture installation — leaves behind fine dust that settles on every surface throughout the building. Removing it properly requires professional equipment, the right cleaning solutions, and a methodical crew that understands the difference between a space that looks clean and one that is genuinely ready for public occupancy.

Our team began with a thorough inspection of the entire addition, identifying each area and developing a cleaning plan that addressed every zone from ceiling to floor before moving to the next.

Scope of Work

High and Low Dusting Throughout
We started with detailed high and low dusting across all areas of the new addition — ceiling corners, light fixtures, vents, window sills, shelving units, baseboards, and all horizontal surfaces where fine construction dust had accumulated during the build. This step is critical in library environments where dust on shelving and surfaces would be immediately visible once books and materials are placed.

Floor Cleaning and Detailing
All floor surfaces throughout the addition were swept, vacuumed, and mopped to remove construction dust, debris, and adhesive residue left from flooring installation. Transition areas between flooring types and edges along walls and cabinetry were carefully detailed to ensure a clean, finished appearance throughout.

Glass and Window Cleaning
All interior glass, windows, partitions, and entry doors were cleaned to a clear, streak-free finish — removing construction film, smudges, and tape residue that had accumulated during the build-out process.

Restroom Deep Cleaning and Sanitizing
All restroom facilities in the new addition were thoroughly deep cleaned and sanitized from top to bottom — fixtures, tile surfaces, grout lines, mirrors, partitions, and all touch points — bringing them to a standard appropriate for a public-use facility serving library visitors of all ages.

Detail Cleaning of Millwork, Cabinetry, and Fixtures
Library additions typically feature custom millwork, built-in shelving, and specialty fixtures that require careful, detail-oriented cleaning. Our team wiped down all cabinetry interiors and exteriors, shelving units, countertops, and fixtures throughout the space, ensuring every element was clean and ready for books, materials, and community use.

Final Walkthrough
Before completing the project, our team performed a thorough final walkthrough of the entire addition, addressing any remaining touch-up items and confirming that every area met the standard required for building turnover and public occupancy.

The result was a thoroughly cleaned, professionally prepared library addition — ready for the Bensenville community to enjoy from day one.

"Alpha Cleaning Company did an excellent job completing the post-construction cleaning for the Bensenville Community Library Addition project. Their team was reliable, thorough, and paid close attention to every detail, ensuring the building was clean, dust-free, and ready for turnover. Communication with Terry was outstanding throughout the project. The crew worked efficiently, met our schedule, and delivered the high-quality results we expect on our construction projects. It's always a pleasure working with a contractor who is dependable and takes pride in their work. I would confidently recommend Alpha Cleaning Company to anyone looking for a professional post-construction cleaning contractor and look forward to working with them again on future projects."

— Chuck Wood, Efraim Carlson and Son

Alpha Cleaning Company is proud to continue our partnership with Efraim Carlson and Son — having previously completed post-construction cleaning for the Morton Grove Metra Station renovation — and to have had the opportunity to serve the Bensenville community through this important public library project.

📞 Contact us today to learn more about our post-construction cleaning services for general contractors, developers, and public facilities throughout Bensenville and the Chicago suburbs.