Almost all new condos in Downtown Toronto and Vaughan feature an “open concept” layout, where the kitchen blends directly into the living space. While aesthetically pleasing, this creates a major cleaning issue: vaporized cooking oils have no physical barrier. Over a lease term, sticky grease particles float out of the kitchen and settle onto the living room ceiling fan, the top of the TV, and the window blinds.
During a move-out inspection, landlords will run their fingers over the living room window sills and ceiling fixtures. If they feel sticky, it signals poor ventilation habits.
The Open Concept Degreasing Workflow:
- Transitional Zone Wipedown: We don’t stop degreasing at the kitchen island. We extend our mild degreasing protocol into the transitional living spaces, targeting the tops of baseboards and door frames that have absorbed airborne cooking oils.
- Living Room Fixture Detailing: Ceiling fan blades in open-concept units accumulate a thick layer of sticky, grey dust. We apply plastic-safe surfactants to dissolve the grease bond, allowing the dust to be wiped away without smearing.
- HVAC Filter Assessment: We detail the main cold air return grilles (often located in the living room), which act as a magnet for grease-laden dust, ensuring optimal airflow and a pristine visual impression.
Ensure your entire open-concept condo is truly clean, not just the kitchen.
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