The sparkle clean
A sparkle clean is the final clean a day or two before you move in: the dust that settled after the builders clean, glass and mirrors polished, fingerprints off doors and switches, and the floors done again. Added to a builders clean it costs €100 to €250; booked on its own for a three-bed house, €300 to €550.
The last, lighter clean before you move in, or before photos, viewings or a handover.
Free and no obligation. Your plan goes to one company, not a list.
- €100–€250added to a builders clean
- €300–€550on its own, three-bed house
- 1–2 daysbefore you move in
- Lastafter carpets and blinds
What it covers
- Settled dust off every surface, the tops of doors and frames, and the skirting.
- Glass, mirrors and stainless steel polished.
- Fingerprints off doors, switches, handles and glass.
- Kitchen and bathrooms wiped and polished.
- Floors vacuumed and washed once more.
When to book it
After the carpets, blinds and curtains are in and any snag repairs are done, and before the furniture, or straight after the deliveries once the boxes and wrapping are gone.
On its own it suits a buyer moving into a new home in a scheme, a house going on the market after work, or a show house before photos. The three-stage clean books it with the rest.
Plan your after builders clean
A few quick taps: the clean your job needs, what it costs and how long it takes. Contact details come last, and only if you want a fixed price.
One builders clean of a three-bed house, after a new build: €350 to €700.
How the estimate is worked out
The ranges are what Irish cleaning companies charge for the same clean: the lowest to the highest figure for a home of that size, or per m² for a commercial unit. A smaller home's three-stage clean is its builders clean plus a sparkle clean. Use it to plan with: the company fixes the price after seeing the job or photos of it.
Which clean does your job need?
Each clean has its own page: what it covers, what it costs and when to book it. Commercial units: commercial builders cleaning.
New build cleaningFrom building site to move-in day, usually in three stages.
Cleaning after a renovationThe whole house, including the rooms nobody worked in.
Cleaning after an extensionThe new part, its glazing and the rooms beside it.
After a kitchen or bathroom jobA room or two: inside every unit, splashes off tiles and fittings.
The three-stage cleanRough clean, builders clean and a sparkle clean before you move in.Questions before you book
What is a sparkle clean?
The last, lighter clean before you move in, for the dust that settles after the builders clean.
How much is a sparkle clean?
€100 to €250 added to a builders clean, or €300 to €550 on its own for a three-bed house.
Do I need a sparkle clean if the developer cleaned the house?
Often it helps: dust keeps settling for days after the handover clean, and carpets and blinds bring their own.
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Get the dust out before you move in
Pick the job, the home and the clean to see the price and how long it takes. When you want a fixed price, your plan goes to a single vetted cleaning company for your area.