Cleaning Tips

When looking to sell your home or property, or even preparing for an inspection, cleanliness is everything! A spotless home makes for better open houses that let you finalise the deal quicker and keep more profit in your pocket. However, after living in a home, apartment, or other property for a long period of time, owners will often be surprised by what a task this can become. Out-of-reach and out-of-mind areas can turn a simple clean-up into a tough job. Yet, that doesn’t have to be the case. In this blog, learn every area you need to focus on to get a spotless clean in your for-sale property!

Getting Started

Cleaning an entire property, such as a home, can be a pretty daunting task. So, make sure to remember that this isn’t a job you need to do in a day. Spread your cleaning out over a week or so, even doing as little as a room at time. When getting ready to sell your property, cleaning just one room top-to-bottom can take some time and patience. Make sure that you’re stocked up on cleaning supplies and then follow along our list for what to clean!

The Orange Cleaning Ultimate Pre-Sell Cleaning Checklist

In All Areas of the Property

• Empty all trash cans, then clean and sterilize thoroughly to remove odours
• Clean all areas of windows, including the frame, and dust shades
• Wipe down walls, doorways, and light switches
• Dust the ceiling and all light fixtures and fans
• Remove unnecessary clutter
• Clean all stairs
• Vacuum and clean all floors

Kitchen

• Scrub the sink, handles, and faucet
• Clean the stove top, burners, and overhead fan
• Wipe down the refrigerator and other appliances on all sides
• Wipe down all tables, cabinets, and counter tops
• De-clutter and organize remaining items
• Degrease and thoroughly clean the oven
• Mop the floor after vacuuming, making sure to get under the refrigerator as well

Bathrooms

• Scrub the sink, handles, and faucet
• Wipe down mirrors and shower panels
• Remove any mould or stains from the shower
• Clean grout
• Clean and deodorize the toilet
• Mop the floor after vacuuming
• Clean the exhaust fan
• Clean and reorganise items in cabinets

Bedroom

• Clean and organize closets and storage space
• Change the bedding and sheets on your bed
• Wipe down the bed frame
• Clean any mirrors
• Wash or dry clean curtains

Living Room

• Clean all furniture, cushions, and pillows
• Shampoo carpets and rugs after vacuuming

Exterior Areas

• Wipe down all doors and lighting fixtures
• Sweep deck, patio, and balconies

Avoid the struggle of a spotless pre-sell cleaning with Orange Cleaning! Let our professionals handle all of the hard work, and ensure that your property sells for all its worth. Hard to clean carpet stains, out of reach dirt hotspots, and other tough jobs are no match for the experts at Orange Cleaning! Contact us today for a free estimate.