The nice thing about moving is that you have the opportunity to begin clean and fresh. Even when moving into a home that is newly constructed, pre-cleaning is necessary. You need to set up everything, position furniture and decor. In fact, even moving to a brand new home requires some cleaning because chances are it has dust and some things which should be touched up to fit your style. Therefore, this read offers you the top tips for cleaning your home when moving.

Employ cleaning basics. The first thing in cleaning your new home is to consider each room and come up with a checklist of all your priorities. Indentify the particular tasks which you would wish to accomplish first. Put all the necessary cleaning tools at the ready, start with the back and top areas of your home, and work towards the front and down areas, from one room to the next.

Clean the home before anything is moved into it. There are some things that necessarily require you to clean before moving anything into the house. For instance it is easy to clean the floors and walls before furniture and other belongings occupy the free space where you easily move when cleaning. While unpacking, clean the cabinets and drawers, windows, and counter-tops.

Observe the details. Anybody wants the new home to look absolutely new. That means leaving no stone unturned, so-to-speak. A number of people unwittingly overlook cleaning of the windowsills and eliminating any dust that might have accumulated over the years. An eye of detail should be kept when cleaning kitchen appliances. If your refrigerator, dishwasher and stove are clean, your new home will sparkle and shine. Other things you should not overlook include the walkways and ceiling fans.

Always ask for help. It is common knowledge that moving is difficult and stressful. If possible, call for a cleaning service or ask your favorite friends for any assistance. This will ensure one time cleaning, save your time and that you will be happy about the results.

Minimize distractions. Distractions would include loud music, a TV that is turned on or talking on the phone. For better results, switch off even your laptop and ignore emails for some time. This will ensure that you complete the work effectively and as scheduled.

Eliminate Clutter. When you organize and de-clutter your home, it makes it look good even if it was old. Go regularly through the cabinets and closets so that you can identify things that you don’t need any more. Consider donating old clothes, furniture and appliances to charity.

Use the right cleaning equipment and techniques. Vacuum clean your floors. Also, clean the baseboards, junk drawer, under the couches, window screens, and window blinds and tracks. Dust shelves and walls, and place cedar blocks in your closet to prevent moths and freshen air. Further, use soapy solutions and rag where necessary, sprinkle a baking soda on your carpets in order to absorb stale odors and vacuum after an hour. Also remember to buy floor mats for any entrance so that you can reduce tracked in dirt.

Clean from dry to wet. This means that you start with dusting, sweeping and vacuum cleaning before you finish with wet cleaners like mopping. Wet cleaning before dry cleaning smears dirt around each surface, and therefore, should be highly avoided.

Inspect your work. Inspection is necessary in any undertaking. It helps find what might have been forgotten in the cleaning process.

Author Bio: Annie is a journalist from Australia. She has been writing and blogging for nearly a decade, mostly about travel, health and wellness. She has recently been writing for Buddy Cleaning Services, where she is contributing to the marketing department and promotion of their family business.

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