Things To Consider When Calling For Move In Cleaning Services
Moving is enough of a hassle that those moving don’t need more stress. That’s exactly what you get, though. After all that packing, stacking, and loading the moving truck, you have to not only clean the house you’re leaving but the new one as well.
Cleaning the old house allows you to (hopefully) get back your deposit. It also leaves a good impression on the buyers. No one wants to move into a new house that’s dusty or the windows are dirty. So you have to clean the new one, too.
You’re understandably tired. If moving funds aren’t too tight, it might be beneficial for you to hire professional cleaning services. They typically use “green” cleaning supplies, do everything on your cleaning checklist, and do it in a timely manner.
If professional cleaners aren’t in the budget, you’ll have to clean both houses yourself. To that end, here are a few tips you’ll need to know.
1. You’ll need a bucket filled with cleaning supplies. White vinegar, baking soda, and lemon for cleaning surfaces. Ammonia for window cleaning. If you’re leaving furniture behind, you’ll need olive oil to mix with lemon juice as a furniture polish. You’ll need dust cloths, scrubbing sponges or cloths, cloths to dry things, a broom and dustpan, mop, vacuum, gloves, and a step stool. Keep these supplies separate and make sure they’re not loaded onto the truck. They’ll go in the car with you to the new house you’re going to be cleaning before you unpack any boxes.
2. As one room is emptied, clean it. Wipe down the tops of the doors and windows, dust the baseboards, vacuum or sweep and mop if the floors are hardwood, dust for cobwebs, and wash the windows. If you’re leaving furniture in a room, dust it and clean the upholstery. Close the door on the way out to signify the room is empty and clean.
3. As you’re cleaning the bathrooms and kitchen, remember to dust the light fixtures and bulbs. Clean the tops of doors and windows. Remember to wipe down shower walls and clean glass shower doors with white vinegar. Close the door when it’s clean.
4. Make sure the tops of the kitchen cabinets are cleaned as well as the tops of the doors and windows. Cabinet doors get just as greasy as the backsplash, so wipe them down with white vinegar before polishing them with the olive oil and lemon mixture (one cup olive oil to one half cup lemon juice.)
The living and dining rooms are simple to clean. Just dust the door and window tops, dust the baseboards, vacuum or sweep and damp mop hardwood floors, and you’re done. Leave the keys on the kitchen counter, lock the doors and windows, and it’s on to clean the new house.
things to declutter before you move
Furniture
Furniture is by far the bulkiest thing you’ll move. It may cost far more to move a couch or large bed than it would to replace it on the other side. Plus, you may find that you don’t have enough room in your new place or that you’re happier with new items. You’ll save money on the move AND have fresh new furniture.
Large appliances
Your fridge is probably even heavier than the couch! If you can avoid taking along the fridge, washer and dryer, you’ll save oodles of space in the truck.
Includes: fridge, washer, dryer, deep freeze
Small appliances
Do you really need that juicer, the extra crockpot or the food processor? Now is the perfect time to pass those things along to a friend or even donate them to a thrift store.
Clothing
Now is the perfect time to unload all the clothing you never wear. Research shows that we wear about 20% of our clothing 80% of the time. That means you can safely declutter up to 80% of your wardrobe!
Lawn and garden equipment
Things like rakes, shovels, and hoses tend to multiply over time. Take a hard look at which tools you find yourself using and declutter the rest.
Things Your Housecleaner Secretly Wants You to Know
Don’t have unrealistic expectations
Don’t ask me to clean your five-bedroom house and then say you need it done in two hours. Make sure you give me enough time to clean everything properly
Make sure you have all the cleaning products I will need
Sometimes I show up and my clients have nothing for me to use. You know best what kind of cleaners you want used in your home; some people want only organic cleaners, some are picky about brands, and others have allergies.
Don’t forget that I need equipment
One of my bosses kept forgetting to get me a mop so I had to wash her floors on my hands and knees with a cloth. For weeks she did this. It’s really inconsiderate.
Be reasonable
Please do not ask me to sew on buttons, clean the wheels of your bike, scrub out your mailbox, or pull out the refrigerator in order to clean behind it.
It’s helpful if you soak dirty pans
This way I can clean them more easily when I get there. Once the dishes are clean, scrubbing the skin is the next step
First Things To Buy For A New Home
Things to buy for a new house checklist
Asking yourself, ‘what do I need when moving in to a new house?’ We’re here to help first time buyers. There are some things you should have bought, or sorted, before move in day.
Set up utilities
Always take meter readings when you first move in to avoid paying for energy previous owners have used. Remember, switching providers can help you save money on utility bills. If you can, try and set this up before you move in.
Set up broadband
Want WiFi as soon as you move in? Get your internet connected beforehand. Ensure you find out everything you need to know about the broadband speed in your area.
Cleaning supplies
It’s a good idea to have some basic cleaning supplies to hand on moving day. You may want to freshen up your new home as soon as you move in.
Smoke detectors
Don’t forget to ensure these are set up before you move in. Depending on the size of your home, there should be one on every floor.
Move out Checklist for Renters
If you have followed the advice on the TTV pages in this section your moving out day should be completely stress-free, given a small margin for error for events that might occur which are outside of your control, such as the removal service being late. There will be lots of things to monitor and check on the moving out day and if you have made a checklist it will be a lot easier.
Review all aforementioned documents. Find out how to properly end your tenancy, using the correct procedure. Find out how to cancel all relevant subscriptions and services you use at this address. Some of them can be transferred. Check out if this serves your interest or if you need to look for a better deal at some other provider.
It’s very important that your deposit is protected to ensure fair and unbiased judgement on any dispute at the end of the tenancy. If you want that deposit money back in full, you need to prepare to fight for it. If the landlord has not properly protected the deposit, they are liable for up to three times the amount in courts. If you have not received prescribed information, your landlord is again liable.
Consider all possibilities that presents themselves to you. If you start early enough you should have enough time to wait out for the perfect property, research extensively and even turn down a few offers before you find the right one. Good properties at a decent price are rare, but do exist
You want to start clean in your new property. Face it, you have way more things than you put to use in your everyday life. While some of them deserve a place on the shelf, many of them can go easily. Clear your belongings for an easier move.