As excited as you may be about moving into your new home, the thought of dirt and bacteria left behind by the previous occupants, can put a dampener on things.
However, by following this systematic cleaning checklist, you can eliminate 99.9% of all germs and grime that may be lingering in your new home. Alternatively, you can free up your time to do the many other tasks associated with moving, while a professional service providing move in cleaning in Boca Raton, get things spotlessly, hygienically clean for you.
Eliminating all traces of your new home’s previous occupants: a guide
Before you don your apron and gloves, take the time to gather all your cleaning supplies together. Having everything that you might need at your disposal, speeds the process up:
- Cloths and sponges
- Vacuum cleaner (ideally with HEPA filter)
- Mop and broom
- Your favorite all-purpose commercial cleaner, or a natural combination of baking soda and vinegar
Then, you can get ready to follow the steps listed below:
Initial walkthrough
Start by walking through your new home, looking out for any areas or surfaces that might require extra attention, like leaks, grime behind appliances, or mold. Once you’ve inspected every room and space, you can plan where you will begin cleaning.
Ideally, you should begin your cleaning efforts by focusing on rooms that will be used immediately and high-traffic areas such as the kitchen, bathroom, living area and bedrooms. If weather permits, open some windows to let any stale air dissipate.
Room-by-room cleaning guide
- KITCHEN
Areas to target include all appliances, cabinets, shelves, countertops, floors and baseboards. Grease and grime is often prevalent in kitchens, as is bacteria, and as food is prepared and often eaten in this space, it’s worth spending a good deal of time ensuring that everything is hygienically clean.
- BATHROOMS
Depending on the condition of this room, you may need to spend at least an hour scrubbing the toilet, sink and shower to eliminate soap scum, hardwater stains and mold. Once you’ve finished doing this, you can focus on the vanity, mirror and any storage items/areas. As with every room and space that you clean, tackle the floor last.
- BEDROOMS
Spend time eliminating all traces of dust from every surface, before cleaning the walls and baseboards. Check the light fittings and ceiling fans for dust, too, and any blinds that might be in place at the windows. Hot soapy water is great for picking up dust and cleaning stains from ceiling fan blades some light fixtures, depending on what they’re made from.
- LIVING ROOM
If there is furniture already in this space, be sure to move it (if you can) so that you can clean under it all. Dust every surface and any items like shelves, coffee tables and windowsills. Don’t forget to sanitize all light switches here, and in every room.
- OTHER SPACES
Other spaces in your new home may have storage units, windows, carpets, hardwood floors, mirrors etc, so tackle these in exactly the same way as you tackled them in the main rooms. If you have a laundry toom, you may need to work a little harder to eliminate all traces of mold and other stains. HVAC vents and filters may need to be professionally cleaned depending on their condition, and in general, you may find it more convenient to work with professional cleaning services in Boca Raton.
Because they are professionals, they know all the places where dirt and grime typically hide in homes, and will use their specialist techniques and equipment to eliminate all traces of it.
Any outdoor spaces that you have could be cleaned at a later date if time is not on your side; the interior should be a priority since you will be living in it.
The previous occupants of your home may well have been very nice people, but that doesn’t stop you from getting the ick when thinking about the dirt and germs they may have left behind! Use the guide above to get your new home spick, span and ick-free.
