Clean Houses Bring Big Bucks
April 19th, 2012If you are selling your home, house cleaning has to be part of the plan to maximize offers. Every scuff and smudge will create a perception of dirt and you’ll be offered less. So here’s a plan to knock it out quickly. Based on your family’s life style, tasks can be clumped into groups: windows, glass, and countertops; floors; walls; laundry; electrics; outside. Why? Since each grouping is cleaned using same or equivalent supplies and you won’t have to lug around a boatload of supplies and gear from room to room!
Glass surfaces, windows, and countertops come first. Blend a spray bottle with warm water adding 2-3 drops of liquid soap. If you would rather, swap soap with ammonia on a 10/1 ratio with water. Equipped with your spray bottle, squeegee, and an old t-shirt (anything lint-free), go room to room cleaning every glass surface: windows, mirrors, and ornamental glass. Once glass is done, tackle bathroom and kitchen counters. Finished. Every reflective surface in your home will sparkle.
Wood furniture is next. Use a product that you like, whether sheets or sprays, most surface cleaners work on all types of woods and wood-like surfaces. Go room by room, cleaning all furniture trim, legs, tabletops, dressers, and nightstands. Now all rooms will have glistening glass, and sleek and dust free surfaces.
Walls are up next. Use an all-purpose spray cleaner and focus on grimy spots, scuff marks, and dirty baseboards. After your walls are done, switch out that cleaner for an electronics spray or wipes and tackle TVs, monitors, keyboards, and all other electronic equipment.
Almost done. Before heading outside, start a load of laundry, then head outside and hose off all your surfaces. While you’re at it, do a quick lawn and plant water. After that, pull weeds in the planters, by your walkways and driveways; a big tip, on anything viewable from your clean windows. If you work and can’t do this, go online and search “housecleaning service” and your zip code. They will handle all this for you at a schedule that works for you and your budget.
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