Are you getting ready for a move? Whether you’re upgrading from an apartment to a house or moving from house to house, moving can be both a stressful and exciting event. Cleaning your old home probably isn’t on the top of your to-do list, but is an essential task so that you can get into your new home and start making it your own.
In today’s blog post, we are going to discuss a few move-out cleaning tips. Read on to learn more, and if you are moving and would rather leave the cleaning to a professional cleaning company, White Glove Cleaning is here to help. We are your Top Rated Local® Spokane cleaning company. Reach out to us today and we’ll get you started with a free walk-through and estimate.
Create a Cleaning Checklist
When cleaning during a move, it can become overwhelming to keep track of everything. It’s incredibly helpful to make a checklist of everything that needs to be cleaned before you set the key on the counter and walk out for the last time.
- Remove all your personal items
- Vacuum the carpet
- Sweep and mop all the floors
- Dust surfaces, including floorboards
- Clean windows and windowsills
- Clean inside cabinets
- Clean bathrooms including toilets, sinks, showers, and bathtubs
- Clean all appliances, inside and out, including the oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator
- Clean out the closets
- Fill any holes left in the walls from pictures and decor
- Take out any remaining trash
After you’ve completed the items on this list, it’s a great idea to do a quick walkthrough to double check that you’ve completed all of the cleaning and ensure that you haven’t left anything behind.
Clean Everything You Can Before You Move
Moving is a big job, so when you combine that with cleaning your entire apartment, you are left with quite a bit to do. While you are beginning to pack your items, try cleaning as much as you can room-by-room. For example, if you’ve packed all of your clothing, you can clean your bedroom closet at the same time. Or, while you are packing up your bathroom supplies, you can wipe down the sink and bathtub. This way, when you are finished packing, you will have less cleaning left to do.
Finish Cleaning After Your Items Are Moved Out
No matter how much cleaning you accomplish while you are moving, you won’t be able to complete all of it until your items are completely removed from the apartment or house. These last cleaning tasks usually include vacuuming the areas where your large furniture was, cleaning our drawers and cabinets in your kitchen, and other cleaning projects. These final tasks shouldn’t take too long if you’ve been making an effort to clean as you go.
Hire White Glove Cleaning
Cleaning your house or apartment as you move can be incredibly overwhelming. As if packing and moving isn’t enough already, ensuring your old home is spotless before you leave can be a tall order. At White Glove Cleaning in Spokane, we offer move-in/move-out cleaning services so that you can focus on moving and setting up your new space rather than cleaning out the old. Contact us today and we’ll get you started with a free estimate.