Turn Key Cleaning Tips

Do it Yourself? Or Hire a Professional?…….

• Light Fixtures – these can collect grime over the years and should be wiped with a wet cloth down rather than simply dusted
• Vents –they become clogged, dusty, or even contain bugs! These should be dusted or opened and cleaned depending upon the vent type.
• On Top of the Shower – We often forget that showers have a small lip at the very top, and a back to that shower head! These can be great areas for build up and should get special attention during that move!

• Inside Appliances – Whether leaving the appliances or taking them, you will want to make sure that these are cleaned inside and out, as well as, underneath and on top. Just try not to cringe when you discover the plethora of what awaits underneath that oven of yours!
• Backsplash – The Backsplash often gets forgotten. Making this area shine can add appeal when selling your home.
• Underneath and Above Cabinetry – We wipe the fronts of our cabinetry but sometimes forget there is an underside, and for some homes a top to these cabinets. Grime loves to build up in these areas, so this is a must for a truly clean kitchen.
• Kickboards – Our lower cabinets also have their version of baseboards beneath them. These can get food splatters and shoe scuffs and never be noticed except when moving in or out!
• Pantry – Once the food comes out this area can look like a disaster zone. Wiping down walls and shelving is a must in the pantry.

• Washer and Dryer – Whether leaving these appliances or receiving them with your home, it is important to remember these probably have not moved in quite sometime! Cleaning beneath and inside of these machines will make them run much more efficiently.
• Dryer Vent – There’s a vent back there? Yes there is and it is probably dirty! Take a look and make sure this is clear and ready to go for your buyers or at your new home!

The rest of your home whether bedrooms, offices, living rooms, etc. are generally going to need the same attention when it comes to cleaning. Apart from your general dusting routine, here are a few things to pay special attention to.

• Blinds – Whether you typically dust your blinds or not, wiping them down is usually necessary for a move out cleaning. While typical dusting is great for general cleaning, a deeper clean usually requires the blinds to be wiped to fully rid them of dust and stains.
• Baseboards – These get dirty and are often out of our immediate vision and therefore forgotten. Whether cleaning yourself or hiring a professional, it is vital to make sure these are thoroughly scrubbed and sparkle during any move.
• Light Fixtures, Fans, and Vents – Once again wiping is better. If these can be reached, they should be wiped down to remove dust and cobwebs. However for those high fans and vents, a long pole duster can be used.
• Faceplates, Doors, Window Sills, and Framing – All that white stuff! Typically painted your own version of white and very susceptible to dirt, it is important to make sure these forgotten areas of your home are cleaned and disinfected.