Clean Up Mess

What happens in this clip

Thoroughly clean up all the dust, debris, and tools from the work areas. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and small particles from the floors and surfaces. Organize and put away all tools and materials.

Goal: After completing all the projects, the final step is to clean up all debris and dust generated.

What's used

Tools

• Vacuum Cleaner

About the full video

This video documents the completion of ten small, overdue home improvement and maintenance projects. The tasks range from cleaning up leaves, pulling weeds, replacing a fence board, installing a closet rod cap, marking tile grout, cleaning backsplash grout, patching a wavy wall, to repairing a wall crack.

Step 6 of 6: Clean Up

Wipe away any remaining excess wood glue with a damp cloth. Sweep or vacuum up any wood shavings or dust created during the process. Organize and put away your tools and materials.

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Every video in How to Fix Squeaky Stairs from Underneath with Shims and Glue Blocks

1. Step 1: Locate Squeaky Tread

   • 0:14–0:34 Fix Squeaks from Underneath with Shims
   • 0:13–0:20 Locate Squeaky Floor Section
   • 2:45–5:32 Identify Squeak Causes and Mark Fixings

2. Step 2: Prepare Shim Material

   • 0:14–0:34 Fix Squeaks from Underneath with Shims
   • 0:15–0:38 Shim Gaps from Underside
   • 3:09–3:51 Tighten Loose Risers with Shims

3. Step 3: Apply Wood Glue

   • 6:40–7:13 Apply Wood Glue (Back Risers)
   • 0:22–0:34 Apply Wood Glue
   • 6:22–6:49 Apply 5-Minute Wood Adhesive

4. Step 4: Insert and Secure Shims

   • 4:46–5:44 Attach Support Blocks and Secure Wedges
   • 4:08–4:28 Final Gap Filling and Tread Reinforcement
   • 3:09–3:51 Tighten Loose Risers with Shims

5. Step 5: Test for Squeaks

   • 4:28–5:00 Test the Repaired Stairs
   • 0:14–0:34 Fix Squeaks from Underneath with Shims
   • 5:45–6:01 Test the Repaired Stairs

6. Step 6: Clean Up

   • 10:52–11:00 Clean Up Mess (this video)
   • 13:42–14:26 Clean Glue Squeeze-out