Cleaning Up Your New Home
February 12, 2015
The anxious part in all of us always wonders, “What exactly went on in my new home, before I moved in? Is it really clean?” It’s probably better to be safe than sorry, so giving the house a good scrubbing isn’t a bad idea. Here’s a few places to start.
De-odorizing the smells.
No doubt one of tha hardest things about moving to a new home (that was inhabited by a family before you) is that it doesn’t have your “smell.” Granted, the old family’s smell may not be a bad one, but it’s still not your family’s smell, right? The good news is that there are things you can do to help. For one, cleaning and painting the walls is a massive help. That alone will knock out most of the old smell. Beyond that, giving it a little time is best. wait a few months and see if the “old” smell doesn’t go away.
Kitchen and cabinets.
The place where you keep all your food in dishware is important. No matter what the cleanliness level of the home’s previous owners, you’re probably going to want to do a deep clean in the kitchen. Putting down liners in the cabinets is a great, easy place to start. And for the refrigerator, try removing any drawers and soaking them or running them through the dishwasher. If you’re wary of dust bunnies, you may also want to unplug the fridge and get rid of the dust behind and underneath.
Floors.
If you’ve got carpet in the new home, you’re probably going to want them cleaned by a pro. And if the previous family had that done before moving out, then maybe all it needs is a solid vacuuming. If you’ve got wood floors, there are plenty of good options. Check out the cleaners at your local hardware store.
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