Cleaning the Home You Are Moving Out Of
By the time you have packed all your belongings and removed them from the house you are moving out of, the last thing you want to do is clean that old place one last time. It is necessary if you have been renting it in order to get your deposit returned. Even if you are the owner and are going to sell it to someone else, it needs to be cleaned. Whoever moves in it after you are gone will appreciate it.
One way to make sure the cleaning is done adequately is to consider what you would want it to look like if you were moving in. It should be pleasant to look at and smell nice. Be sure you set aside at least one day when you have finished moving out to do the cleaning. If you can not do it yourself, you can hire someone to do it.
The floors should be saved until last because you will only dirty them up again while you are doing other things. Start with the places highest up like the shelves in cabinets and closets. Light fixtures need to be washed or dusted. Wipe away any cobwebs that may be on the ceilings or walls. Use a good smelling cleaning product to wipe down window sills and around the panes. Give the window glass a good cleaning too if it needs it.
Walls and door trim can get a lot dirtier than you may have realized after you pictures are removed and the furniture is out. If they are really bad, you may want to consider a coat of paint if you can. Trim work can usually just be washed down with a cloth and some cleaner that is safe for the surface. If the paint is not so bad, you can use a mild cleaner and just wash the walls down where it is needed.
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets can get really dirty from hands opening and closing the door and drawers. You should clean these areas well also. This is a good time to tighten any loose hinges or handles too. Make sure the drawers and cabinets are all emptied completely.
