Return to the Home Disasters Forum | Post a Follow-Up

 o
HELP! Sheetrock mess

Posted by spadentrowel (My Page) on
Fri, Jan 4, 08 at 5:59

The sheetrock contractor has just left and said he cleaned up. But, there is a layer of dust everywhere. This is a new home construction. The dust is heavy and resists sweeping and vacuuming. What do I use?


Follow-Up Postings:

 o
RE: HELP! Sheetrock mess

I have had success with wet rags. Some areas need to get hit twice before all the fine powder is gone. It is very tedious but it works.

Matt


 o
RE: HELP! Sheetrock mess

Lots and lots of clean wet rags as batguys suggested. It's a major pain and it'll take several passes to get all the dust cleaned up.


 o
RE: HELP! Sheetrock mess

You say this is new construction. Are you responsible for cleaning during this build?

If so, I would focus my attention on the walls before the painters come in using DAMP rags. Not wet, damp, the walls haven't been primed yet.


 o
RE: HELP! Sheetrock mess

I second what has already been said. Vacuum what you can, then use a damp rag to wipe up the rest.


 o Post a Follow-Up

Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum.

    If you are a member, please log in.

    If you aren't yet a member, join now!


Return to the Home Disasters Forum

Instructions

  • You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
  • Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
  • After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
  • It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
  • HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
  • No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
  • If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
  • If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.



 
Click here to learn more about in-text links on this page.