If you’re in the middle of planning a big move, you’re not alone. Most people move during the summer months, May through August. The hottest, sweatiest time of year is when we choose to grab our boxes and put down new roots. If you’re moving, on top of lugging boxes and furniture, you’ll need to add a deep clean for your new and old homes to your moving checklist.
Whether the previous homeowner left litterbox stains on your hardwood floors, smoked indoors, or never cleaned their fridge, you deserve the peace of mind created by a clean new home. When moving out of your old place, you should live up to the requirements of your lease agreement and set the stage for those moving in behind you.
The most valuable thing in your life is your time. Why waste it dusting baseboards? In this blog, the highly trained professionals at Aladdin Cleaning and Restoration will share tips on everything you should have cleaned when you move to ensure you’re creating a fresh start free of bacteria, dust, and allergens. From the air ducts to the hardwood floors, there’s a lot to clean in a home, and bringing in professional services will save you valuable time and effort.
Breathe easy in your new home: What to clean when you move in
Air ducts and upholstery can hide dust particles, bacteria, fungi, mold spores, and other dangers to the health and well-being of your household. These often-ignored environments need a deep professional clean to start your new life without the left-behind toxins of the previous owners.
When moving, professional carpet, tile, and hardwood cleaning should never be skipped.
- Carpet Cleaning: Your carpet acts like a giant air filter in your home, collecting bacteria, pet dander, pollen, dust and soil from the environment. A deep, professional cleaning will restore the fibers of your carpet and remove pollutants.
- Tile and Grout Cleaning: Mostly used in bathrooms, ceramic and porcelain tiles can bring various colors, patterns and textures to your space. Dirt can easily adhere to the surface, especially those with texture. To avoid discoloring from worn and dirty grout and tile, have a professional clean, seal, and resurface your tile before your first shower in your new home.
- Hardwood cleaning: Hardwood floors can absorb dirt, bacteria and allergens into the cracks, leaving unpleasant smells and stains below your feet. Whether you have hardwood floors, engineered hardwood or laminate flooring, professional wood floor cleaning can add shine and durability. Buffing, resurfacing, and waxing after a deep clean adds extra protection.
A simple moving-out cleaning checklist
Before you turn in your keys, it’s time to clean your former home room by room. Use this simple checklist to ensure you don’t miss any important surfaces. And remember, with professional cleaners, you won’t have to worry about every nook and cranny.
Kitchen:
- Clean the refrigerator inside and out – don’t forget the freezer!
- No one wants to smell burning old meals when they turn on the oven. Clean your oven and stovetop to ensure new meals taste their best. When they’re sparkling clean, you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment.
- Mysterious stains on your cabinets take elbow grease and the perfect-sized brush to remove.
- Your dishwasher cleans your dishes, but who cleans your dishwasher? Run a clean cycle on your dishwasher to get it shining again for the next tenant or owner.
- Counters and backsplashes require deeper cleaning, so call the professionals. Knowing you can rely on expert help for these challenging areas is a relief.
Living Room and Bedrooms:
- Dust ceiling fans and be awed by how much dust you let float around your head for years.
- Windows and baseboards should be wiped clean of smears and stains before you move.
- Bring in the professionals for your carpets and hardwood floors to save time and ensure an effective clean.
Bathrooms:
- Try not to judge everyone in your family while you scrub toilets and sinks to remove mold or mildew. When moving out, it’s essential to go beyond the surface clean under sinks and around the base of toilets.
- Dust shelves, fans, or permanent light fixtures, even the ones that are up high
- When it comes to grout and tile in your shower or floor, consider calling a cleaner to remove dirt and stains quickly and safely.
Call professionals you can trust to complete your move
Many people turn to professional move-out cleaning services like Aladdin to ensure that every part of their home, from the bathroom to the kitchen, receives the necessary scrubbing, dusting, and care. With our high-quality service, you can rest assured that your home will be spotless whether you’re moving in or out.