How To Deep Clean Your House Before Moving In

Moving into your new house is always a joyous occasion. However, deep cleaning the house before moving in can be a bit of an overwhelming task. How deep should you clean? What about all of the furniture and appliances that need to be deep cleaned as well? This article will go over how deep you should clean your house, what items need to be deep cleaned, and why it's important to do so before moving in!

Floors are one of the most important parts of a deep clean. It is imperative that floors are swept, mopped, and vacuumed before moving in to ensure you don't bring all your old dirt with you into your new home.

When you sweep the floors make sure there's no dust or debris on them, and mop floors using warm water and soap. Wet mops may be used for floors with hard surfaces such as tile but dry mops should always be used when cleaning laminate flooring or real wood floors.

Dirty floors can be hazardous to children, pets, and elderly people who might slip or fall on them when they're wet or sticky. Also, dirt sticks in carpets make it difficult to remove with vacuum cleaners. Without vacuuming, the dust will accumulate over time making a deeper clean more difficult as you'll have to take up the carpeting first before being able to wash down beneath the layer of dirt that has collected there from years past. If you do not thoroughly sweep your floors prior to moving in this means that all the old debris left behind by previous residents is now part of your home too! If it sounds like too big of a hassle you can hire a move in cleaning service that will do these things for you! It's as simple as that.

In the end, just because floors appear clean doesn't mean they are actually clean. A good way to tell if floors have been cleaned is by holding a black light in the room for 30 seconds and looking at what glows on your floor. If you find any luminescence, it means that there are still areas of dirt or grime which need attention; meaning floors weren't swept properly during the deep clean process.

Carefully cleaning the windows and screens will leave you with a house that looks bright and fresh. The first things you should do are:

Also, it is important to clean windows and screens on a sunny day so you avoid cleaning streaks. To create an even cleaner surface, use newspaper instead of paper towels or cloths to dry the cleaning solution from the window screen. 

Wiping all visible surfaces that have dust or dirt on them is another crucial step in preparing a house for new tenants. This includes wiping down all walls or surfaces that are painted, wipe down cabinets and closets doors to remove any dust, wipe downlight fixtures, wipe mirror frames clean of fingerprints and streaks, etc.

The bathroom is one of the most important areas to deep clean before moving in as it can transmit bacteria such as Salmonella from fecal matter when someone touches an unclean surface then puts their fingers in their mouth. Make sure you scrub floors with soap and water until they're shiny without leaving any streaks behind, sweep your shower curtain liner well so no mold grows there (most people forget this step), make sure mirrors are free of fingerprints, wipe down sinks, toilet surfaces, and bathtubs with an all-purpose disinfectant wipe.

In the kitchen you'll also need to wash everything: countertops, stovetop burners, ovens/refrigerators (inside and out), dishwasher drawers, sinks, faucets - anything where food has been prepared or touched should be wiped clean before moving out. This includes wiping off countertops for crumbs from breakfast cereal or lunchtime sandwiches.

Walls can be a difficult area to clean because of the seams and angles. However washing them with a diluted mixture of water and vinegar will make it easier because it loosens dirt buildup, eliminates odors from pets or cigarettes, and kills bacteria that can create bad smells.

They should also be vacuumed after washing to remove any dirt that may have loosened from the walls. 

Furniture is a breeding ground for dust. To avoid having furniture that looks old and dusty, vacuum the furniture before you move into your new house so that it's clean from day one.

Dust itself is a big problem because it will cling to furniture with an electrostatic charge. This includes things like fabric, carpets, curtains, and clothes - all of which are commonly found in homes today. 

Dirt under the furniture is also a big problem. To clean furniture on the floor, use a furniture mover to get under it and wipe it down with a damp cloth or an old rag that you don't mind getting dirty. 

A refrigerator is something that should be deep cleaned from time to time as well.  A clean fridge is essential for the health of everyone in your family.

So, you need to remove all foodstuffs from the fridge and shelves, take out fridge drawers, clean them with a vacuum cleaner or cloth if possible, and wipe down every surface and crevice you can find on the fridge interior (top, bottom). 

Lastly, clean any removable parts such as drawers/racks/shelves externally by wiping with a damp sponge or soft cloth followed by a dry wipe to ensure no streaks are left behind. Use either white vinegar mixed water or diluted bleach solution but do not mix these two together unless it's required due to large quantities needed. Mixing different cleaning solutions will create toxic fumes which could be harmful to humans when inhaled. 

You may be thinking that this is a lot of work, but trust us - it's worth the effort. Your home will feel cleaner and more inviting to visitors when you're done. Plus, your family members will appreciate the fresh air flowing through their living space or bedroom. And finally, all those dirt particles floating around in your carpet are never good for anyone's health! 

So take 10 minutes and do something great for yourself today by taking on these simple housekeeping tasks while they’re still easy to manage.