Cleaning Checklist for Moving Homes in Bishop’s Stortford
Are you moving into a new home soon?
One of the most time-consuming and stressful parts of this process is house cleaning. Whether you’re a rental tenant or handing over your own home to different owners, it’s crucial to ensure you’re leaving your property in good condition to avoid deposit deductions and issues down the line.
So, our house cleaners in Bishop’s Stortford have put together a cleaning checklist that includes all the steps you need to take to ensure your house looks its best…
Bedroom cleaning checklist
If you’ve been hoarding lots of stuff in your bedroom, it’s time to declutter and make room for the next residents. Here’s how…
- Remove dust and cobwebs, starting from the top down (including light fixtures).
- Wipe the top of your doors and cupboards to ensure nothing gets missed.
- Vacuum the entire space, including any mattresses you’re leaving behind.
- Clean all power sockets and skirting boards for an extra-clean finish.
- Wash your curtains and blinds as well as any other soft furnishings that are staying put.
- Clear any dirt and clutter from drawers and wardrobes, checking you’re taking everything when you leave.
- Polish mirrors, frames and windows for an added touch of cleanliness.
- Check your walls for scuffs and wipe or paint over them.
- Treat carpet stains and mop hard floors thoroughly.
Bathroom cleaning checklist
Our Bishop’s Stortford home cleaning experts know a thing or two about cleaning bathrooms, where dirt, dampness and mould can cause issues. They’ve shared the main things that should be on your bathroom cleaning checklist below…
- Wipe mould from all surfaces, including your ceiling if it’s been affected.
- Empty and sanitise bathroom bins to ensure maximum hygiene.
- Polish radiators and towel rails, remembering to clean behind them if possible.
- Snake your drains to ensure you’re leaving a clean slate for new people.
- Remove limescale, paying special attention to taps and glass shower doors.
- Scrub your bathtub and toilet bowl to remove any unsightly stains.
- Clean your extractor fans, leaving them clean and fully functional.
- Descale showerheads, taps and other metal surfaces for a truly polished finish.
- Sweep and mop the floor using a fresh set of cleaning tools to avoid transferring bacteria.
Kitchen cleaning checklist
The kitchen is the heart of the home. So, ensure you give it some extra love by following all the steps on this kitchen cleaning checklist…
- Give your extractor fans a proper clean, removing any grease buildup that’s accumulated.
- Wipe out cupboards and drawers to ensure there aren’t any traces of food, dirt or mould left behind.
- Deep clean your bins to make sure they don’t harbour any mould or attract insects.
- Sanitise all surfaces, particularly any food-prep areas.
- Pour drain unblocker down your drains to get rid of any lingering smells.
- Clean all kitchen appliances, paying particular attention to ovens, microwaves, fridges and freezers.
- Remove grease from all walls and tiles to get a sparkling clean finish.
- Polish all metal surfaces and reachable windows to get rid of all water and dirt marks.
- Vacuum and mop floors after everything else to ensure you’ve caught all the mess.
Other
Worried you’re missing something? Our house cleaners in Bishop’s Stortford have shared a list of other maintenance tasks you should do on your way out…
- Tidy up your outside spaces, including weeding, clearing drainpipes, power-washing patios and taming your grass and plants.
- Clean your hallways and staircases by washing carpets, mopping floors and scrubbing behind furniture.
- Wash your walls and skirting boards, not forgetting to get rid of any scuffs by either wiping or painting over them.
- Dust all your lights and switches to remove as much dust as possible.
- Pay special attention to soft furnishings throughout the home to make sure they don’t get damp or musty.
- Remove old food, standing water or dying houseplants that might attract pests such as rats, mice, flies or ants.
Local house cleaning services for Bishop’s Stortford
Are you amongst the 34% of people in the UK who hate cleaning the oven or doing other household chores?
Our Bishop’s Stortford office offers home cleaning services to clients in Bishop’s Stortford and all surrounding areas, including Sawbridgeworth, Old Harlow, Matching, Church Langley, New Hall, High Wych, Lower Sheering, Hatfield Heath, Elsenham, Takeley, Stansted, Great Hallingbury, Little Hallingbury, Thorley, Spellbrook, Farnham, Manuden, Birchanger and Much Hadham.
If you’re interested in getting our help with end-of-tenancy or one-off cleaning, simply get in touch today!
Contact our Bishop’s Stortford house cleaners on 01279 933 300 to get a quote.