Can I trust your cleaners?

Yes. All our cleaners pass background checks at state and federal levels. We only work with the best.

Do you bring cleaning supplies?

Yes we bring all the necessary cleaning supplies and equipment. We use high-quality, non-toxic products that are safe for pets and children.

Do I need to be home?

No, as long as we can get in. But for your first cleaning, we generally suggest being there at the beginning and at the end so you can check our work.

What if I'm not happy with the cleaning?

Let us know right away and we'll come back to fix it at no extra charge. We want to make sure you are taken care of.

What's your cancellation policy?

Please let us know at least 24 hours before. Late cancellations may have a fee since we've already set aside time for you.

Post-fumigation cleaning is the service you need after your home has been tented and fumigated for termites or other pests, and it’s not optional. Fumigation chemicals leave residue on every surface in your home: counters where you prepare food, floors where your children play, beds where you sleep, and the air you breathe.

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At The Prime Cleaner, post-fumigation cleaning addresses every surface the chemicals touched, which in a tented home means every surface period. We use our non-toxic Mrs. Meyer’s products, baking soda, and vinegar to remove chemical residue and replace it with a safe, clean environment.

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Why Post-Fumigation Cleaning Is Essential

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During fumigation, your entire home is sealed under a tent and filled with gas designed to kill pests. That gas penetrates everything: walls, floors, furniture, cabinets, closets, and every surface and crevice where pests might hide. When the tent comes off, the gas dissipates from the air, but chemical residue remains on surfaces throughout the home.

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The fumigation company may clear the home for re-entry based on air quality readings, but surface residue is a different matter. Your kitchen counters have been exposed to fumigation chemicals. Your bathroom surfaces. Your children’s bedroom floors. Every surface in your home has been chemically treated whether it needed pest control or not.

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Post-fumigation cleaning systematically removes this residue from every touchable surface, making your home safe for your family to live in again. This isn’t about cleanliness in the aesthetic sense. It’s about removing chemical exposure from your living environment.

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What Post-Fumigation Cleaning Covers

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The scope is comprehensive because the fumigation was comprehensive. Every surface the gas touched needs attention, which effectively means every surface in your home.

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Kitchen: every counter, every cabinet interior and exterior, every appliance interior and exterior, every drawer, the stovetop, sink, backsplash, and all food-preparation surfaces. Before putting any food back in your kitchen, every surface it might contact should be cleaned.

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Bathrooms: every fixture, every surface, every cabinet. Toothbrush holders, soap dishes, and any items that remained in the bathroom during fumigation should be washed or replaced.

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Bedrooms: all surfaces, all furniture tops, all floor areas. Bedding that was in the home during fumigation should be laundered before use.

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Living areas: every surface, every piece of furniture, every fixture, every floor. The gas settled everywhere, and the residue is everywhere.

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Windows and sills throughout the home need attention, as the gas concentrates near the tent boundaries where windows and the building envelope meet.

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Our HEPA vacuum removes fine particulate that settled during and after fumigation. Our Mrs. Meyer’s products, baking soda, and vinegar clean every surface without adding new chemical residue. After a fumigation, the last thing your home needs is more harsh chemicals.

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Timing Your Post-Fumigation Cleaning

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Schedule post-fumigation cleaning for immediately after the fumigation company clears your home for re-entry, and before you move your family back in. The goal is to have the chemical residue removed before anyone starts living in the space again.

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Most fumigation clearances happen within 24 to 72 hours after the tent comes off. Schedule your cleaning for the clearance day so the work happens before you bring groceries back, before you sleep in the beds, and before your daily life resumes in the treated space.

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At The Prime Cleaner, we treat post-fumigation cleaning as a priority booking because the health implications of delayed cleaning are real. Contact us as soon as your fumigation is scheduled so we can lock in the cleaning appointment for clearance day.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Post-Fumigation Cleaning

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Is post-fumigation cleaning really necessary? Yes. Fumigation chemicals leave residue on every surface. Removing this residue before you resume living in the home is essential, especially for families with children and pets.

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How much does post-fumigation cleaning cost? Post-fumigation cleaning follows our deep cleaning pricing starting at $420, as the scope is comparable to deep cleaning with additional attention to chemical residue removal.

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How long does post-fumigation cleaning take? For a typical three-bedroom home, expect four to six hours with a team of two. The scope is extensive because every surface in the home needs attention.

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Should I wash all my linens after fumigation? Yes. Any bedding, towels, curtains, or fabric that was in the home during fumigation should be laundered before use.

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Book Post-Fumigation Cleaning With The Prime Cleaner

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Don’t move back into a fumigated home without professional cleaning. The Prime Cleaner removes chemical residue from every surface using non-toxic products that don’t add new chemicals to your environment. Call us at (305) 575 - 2776 or book online at theprimecleaner.com.