You should always leave your old property spotless before you move out. To help alleviate some of the stress, here are 10 tips on doing a final clean before moving home.
1. Hire Professional Cleaners
Professional cleaning services ensure thorough final cleaning. For renters, this maximizes the likelihood of receiving rental bond refunds. Final cleans require significantly more effort than regular weekly cleaning.
2. Prepare Cleaning Products
Gather all cleaning equipment and supplies beforehand. Store products in portable containers to streamline the process.
3. Remove Your Furniture
Complete furniture removal before final cleaning allows access to hard-to-reach areas without obstruction.
4. Clean Up High First
Begin with ceiling-height features like fans and suspended light fixtures (prone to dust accumulation), then work downward to prevent recontamination of cleaned surfaces.
5. Start with the Kitchen
Clean appliances first, followed by countertops and cabinets. Pay attention to both interior and exterior cabinet surfaces, particularly handles.
6. Proceed with the Bathrooms
Pack all bathroom products before cleaning. Scrub surfaces with dish soap and sponge, follow with antibacterial spray. Disinfect overlooked areas: light switches, door handles, and toilet paper holders.
7. Tackle the Other Rooms
Clean item-by-item rather than room-by-room. Address commonly neglected surfaces including windows, closet interiors, and door tops.
8. Outdoor Areas
Remove pool leaves, empty and clean trash bins, trim overgrown vegetation, eliminate cobwebs, and clean outdoor furniture.
9. Car Garage
Ensure emptiness, dust and wipe built-in furniture, window sills, and lighting. Remove oil stains from floors and driveways.
10. Finish with the Floors
Use vacuum attachments for edges and corners, sweep remaining debris, then mop with appropriate floor-safe products.
This article was written by Hire Storage, a Melbourne storage company.
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