Our Ultimate Guide to Move-in Cleaning
Moving into a new apartment or a house?, It’s normal that there is a high chance someone lived there before you. Unless you know for yourself that the house is empty and brand new.
Deep home cleaning is always first on the list, changing some appliances and reordering the way the furniture suits your taste are also great examples of first to-do things.
But this will be much easier if you have a strategy to follow. Many homeowners relocating nearby also rely on a trusted cleaning service in La Jolla to ensure their new space is spotless before unpacking. The best part is that you will be getting it from Maggy Maid, the most trusted Maid Referral and Cleaning Services agency in San Diego.
What’s on the list?
- Why is deep cleaning important before unpacking
- How to best tackle the move-in house cleaning
- Move-in cleaning checklist
- Things that you have to throw away when moving in
Why is deep cleaning important before unpacking?
Not only deep cleaning your new home is the best first move for getting to know the place, but it’s also a pretty good way to sanitise the new place that you’re going to live in.
It often takes up some time to clean the whole house, but it’s always a good idea to do so before you start unpacking and the house is still empty. By doing this, you will have peace of mind knowing that you are moving into a clean and safe environment.
There are many things you can consider before you begin deep cleaning, and we are going to list all of them. We just need you know what to do and when you start, so the task of will be less annoying, and it will be just easier to complete.
How to address the move-in house cleaning?
Booking professional move-in and move-out cleaning services can save time and ensure every corner of your new home is properly cleaned before settling in.
We already mentioned that it’s essential to have a complete plan before starting to deep cleaning the house. That’s why our team at Maggy Maid San Diego created the steps below to help you clean your new home from top to bottom!
1. Scout the house thoroughly
Before you start cleaning, scout the place, try to find the hidden dirty spots and mark them on paper. Check for hidden dirts by looking under beds, behind couches, and most importantly, behind any kitchen appliances. You’d be surprised how dirty the oven can be.
2. Plan the cleaning phases
It’s easy to start, but often you’ll find yourself trying to keep away from areas that you’ve already cleaned but need to use. That’s why it’s essential to know when to start. This varies from house to house because of the layout, but still, it’s not that difficult.
3. Start with the dirtiest things first
Before you vacuum and dust the place, you should do the dirtiest things first. Clean behind furniture, dust vents, and invest most efforts in disinfecting the bathroom and kitchen.
Here’s our Move-in Cleaning Checklist
Kitchen Cleaning
- Disinfect all appliances such as stove, oven, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machines, etc.;
- Start cleaning all the cabinets and drawers;
- Wipe clean all the light fixtures, switches, handles and other high-touch points;
- Make sure to disinfect sinks, taps and kitchen countertops;
- Vacuum everything, everywhere, especially behind and under cabinets and appliances;
- Don’t forget to mop the floor.
Bathroom Cleaning
- Change the toilet seat;
- Clean and disinfect the toilet bowl, sinks, tap, shower and tub;
- Wipe clean the cabinets and mirror;
- Check for moulds and clean it in full; look for the best cleaning solution
- Start scrubbing tiles and grout to remove grime, then rinse well;
- Check and clean air vents, if necessary call an expert;
- Mop and let dry.
Living Room Cleaning
- Window glass should be washed, don’t forget the sills and tracks;
- Vacuum/steam clean the carpets and upholstered furnitures;
- Wipe the hard-to-reach places; behind and under furniture, door frames, shelves, side tables etc.;
- Always disinfect door handles and light switches;
- Dust all the light fixtures and baseboards that your eyes can see.
Bedroom Cleaning
- Start with vacuum/steam clean carpets;
- Clean under the bed and behind furnitures;
- Wipe the drawers and wardrobe from the inside;
- Wash window glass, sills and tracks;
- Disinfect all surfaces that you can reach;
- Don’t forget to repeat dusting light fixtures and baseboards.
What are the things you should throw away before moving in
A new home is a signal of a fresh start for you and your loved ones. However, it should always be a second life for the house or apartment.
It does not matter if you are just renting or buying a place that someone else lived in. There is always some things that you have to get rid of. The list isn’t long, so it would be pretty easy for you to replace this with brand new ones or your own.
- Toilet seat/seats. It’s gross thinking that someone else used the toilet seat. Get a brand new toilet seat, there are no excuses to keep the old one. Having more than one toilet? Change them all.
- Rugs. Rugs is one of the dirtiest things in your house and it can contain a lot of microorganisms. If you really like the one that is already in there you can try to save it. Just ensure to wash and clean it well.
- Any bathroom curtains. Bathroom curtains that have been there before you move, well, you can’t ever tell for how long they’ve been sitting there. So if there is a chance the landlord changed it before you moved in, contact him and ask. If the answer is no, change it right away.
- Any cutleries. It’s always best to bring your own cutlery, so make sure that the ones that have been there are thrown away.
- The mattress. It’s not mandatory to get rid of it, and if you can clean the mattress, then definitely do so. As mattresses are not very cheap, but if you have extra budget, best is to always have a new one.
- Any old pillows. This is a no-brainer. Just throw them away.
For a stress-free move-in experience, book your cleaning with Maggy Maid today.
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