A new house is almost like a plain canvas: you can paint your home on it the way you want. Moving to a new place can be an overwhelming experience on its own, and demands a lot of sweat and hard work.
Whether you are moving to another place, renting an old one, or constructing a new house altogether, cleaning it thoroughly is quite necessary.
Construction workers or your house-moving partners may leave a lot of dirt and debris laying around behind them, you need to get down to clean it before actually "living" there.
Cleaning your new place may also help you explore all the corridors and attics that you would not have otherwise because of your hectic work routine.
Adept homeowners are of the view that you should clean and wash your house before the movers arrive with your furniture, appliances, and other stuff. After the furniture and appliances have been delivered and placed, you would not be able to easily mop around.
If your furniture and appliance have been unloaded and placed at their designated spots, you should not skip the house cleaning and washing. You can always hire a skilled house cleaning service for the job.
How to Prepare for The New House Cleaning?
We have prepared a basic go-to list of effective moving into a new house cleaning tips for you that can help you manifold while getting down to thoroughly clean your house.
Make a Cleaning Checklist
First things first, you need to make an efficient cleaning and pressure washing plan for your house. List down all the areas that require urgent cleanings, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and such.
Jot down a cleaning plan and allocate a time slot to every task. Prioritize your tasks and divide them accordingly among people. The places of your house that are used the most -toilets, and living spaces, should be cleaned (and washed) first.
Some construction contractors provide house cleaning services, too, but if yours does not, you do not have to worry. You can always make a working plan and act according to it. It is suggested to always go about in a systematic manner while cleaning your place.
Gather the Cleaning Supplies
Making a working plan is followed by execution. The first thing that you should do is to get the required cleaning supplies.
The mops, brooms, brushes, detergents, spray bottles, toilet cleaners, microfiber cloths, and such are some of the things that should be on your buying list. Do not forget to get the gloves, they can come in quite handy at times.
Do not go overboard with buying only from the high-end stores, you can find a lot of these items for much affordable and economical rates at a local grocery store or a wholesale.
Up then Below
Cleaning in a systematic manner entails an "up-to-down" strategy, i.e. you should start cleaning from the roof, moving to walls, and finishing at the floor.
If you have moved into a new house, there would not be much to look after on the roof. But if you are shifting into a relatively old house, you may want to check the roof for possible damages such as water damage, roof leaks, paint blistering, and like. Check the installed fans and HVAC systems of the house, they may need your attention too.
Hire professional roofers to look after the problems and resolve the issues.
Painting and Remodeling
When you move into a house, you may want to make it worth living and according to your style. A different paint or a new wallpaper plays a significant role in making up the interior of your house.
You can try and choose multiple house-paint options by going a little out of your comfort zone. Lookup for the prevalent trends in the interior decor community and adopt the ones you find suitable to your style.
Renovating and remodeling your house will do the same for you -provide you with an opportunity to transform your house just the way you want.
Many house painters and remodels’ clean after themselves but if they do not, be prepared with all of your cleaning supplies to mop away the walls and floor.
Bathrooms First!
Toilets and bathrooms are one of the most important parts of a house after the living space, and one of the most favorite places for the dirt and grime to accumulate. You should carefully clean your toilet, particularly the places that you may leave during the regular cleaning.
Cleaning a toilet is almost synonymous with disinfecting it. Thoroughly wash every part of it, for the toilet seats, it is suggested to always get the new ones!
Do not forget to sanitize the door handles and the toilet paper holders. A paste of baking soda and vinegar proves to work quite efficiently for removing hard water stains.
Kitchens Come Next
After the toilets and bathrooms, comes the kitchen area. You sure do not want to prepare food for your family in a place reeking of smell and covered in dust.
If home appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, and stoves, are already fixed in the kitchen, do not worry! You can still clean your kitchen in an effective and efficient manner.
Pay special attention to the cleaning of the refrigerator and the stove. Unplug the appliances and wash the insides according to their given washing instructions and wipe them dry.
Clean the kitchen cabinets, shelves, and countertops with disinfectants. Avoid using vinegar solutions on marble shelves and countertops.
Carpets and Upholstery
Carpets and upholstery magnify the interior appeal of your house, but if they are not kept properly, they give a worn-out and shabby look.
Before lying the carpets on the flooring, ensure that the floors and washed and wiped dry the right way.
Afterward, spread the carpet and vacuum over it. It will suck away all the residing dirt agents in the carpets (and rugs, of course).
Similarly, for the upholstery, follow the recommended washing and cleaning instructions as different upholstery materials may come with different (and particular) cleaning instructions.
Cleaning and washing a new house is always an overwhelming situation, and therefore you should work in a coordinated and methodical fashion to go about it.
I hope these moving into a new house cleaning tips would help you out in properly cleaning your house. You can also hire professionals to get your house clean. While searching for a house cleaning service, always check for the credentials and do not go overboard with your budget.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Do I Need to Hire a Professional House Cleaning Service?
Being a new homeowner, you can either follow the DIY moving into new house cleaning tips and tricks or hire a professional house cleaning service to save yourself from the worries.
House cleaning experts are trained in such a way to deal with all kinds of situations that may surface while performing the job.
They own the modern state-of-art cleaning tools and supplies. Professional cleaners also guide the homeowners about the service and maintenance of their houses.
How to Find the Best House Cleaning Contractor?
To capture the rising need many deceptive businesses are working under the name of house cleaning and washing services. You need to be aware of such fly-by-nights that only work to reap money off your pockets.
Many quality cleaning businesses are working in the industry that offers more affordable rates than others without compromising the quality of work.
Your potential contractor should have the proper working license, a bag full of concrete referrals to its name, and work within your fixed budget.
