Moving to a new home is an important moment, that we wait for a long time. Although we tend to be very excited about it, moving is also a very complex process that we have to deal with the best we can. Once the process of buying or selling the home is completed, we must check the condition of the new living space and prepare it for moving all our things there.
After performing the necessary fixes, a general cleaning is an absolute must!
How do you clean up a new home?
A newly built house, or a house purchased from another owner is typically not clean enough to move in immediately. In some situations, you will have to deal with post-construction cleaning, but also with regular cleaning and sanitizing the space where you are going to live from now on.
- Ceiling and walls
Cleaning the house must be done from top to bottom, because the accumulated dirt in the upper part will fall on the floors and objects at the bottom of the rooms. Start with cleaning ceilings and walls. Depending on the condition of the house, you may find spider webs or, at least, a considerable amount of dust, especially if the plaster has decorative protrusions. Often the cleaning operation must be repeated until the last dust particles deposit on surfaces and can be vacuumed or washed away.
When you clean the ceiling and walls, ideally there are not too many objects in the room. Otherwise, they will have to be covered with protective foils.
- Windows
You will have a lot of work to do on the windows. You must clean them on the outside and on the inside, without forgetting about frames and handles. Metal accessories must also be cleaned and greased, so that their operation is not hampered by the accumulated dust and dirt.
- Hidden areas
The so-called hidden areas are those that people tend to forget about: corners, areas under large furniture objects, air conditioning units, radiators etc., but it is good to remember that they can attract a lot of dust and dirt that will accumulate over time. These are places known only to those who usually deeply clean their homes, although everyone should remember about them at least once in a while.
- Cleaning objects in the rooms
Carpets and upholstery must be vacuumed and washed or cleaned with solutions that also sanitize them; furniture, lighting fixtures and appliances must be dusted and polished.
- Cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen and bathroom
These rooms require special attention, especially when it comes to sanitizing surfaces and objects. Your health can largely depend on the cleanliness of these particular spaces.
Turn to professional home cleaning services if you feel that you cannot cope on your own with the general cleaning necessary before moving into your new home. There are enough cleaning companies out there that have qualified staff and use professional equipment and solutions for deep cleaning of living spaces. Working with expert cleaners will bring you the best results, and you will have more time to deal with other important aspects of your moving process.