By moving into a new home, you’re simply making a fresh start. Part of that start should involve making your home clean and fresh before moving in your furniture and unpacking other objects. Newly constructed homes have dust and debris that can make you feel uncomfortable in your new home.
You might also identify things that need to be repaired and replaced during your cleaning process. Cleaning your new home will also help you start on the right foot, especially if you suffer from allergies. Here’s how you can clean your new home to help you start in a clean environment:
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Start Systematically
One of the most helpful home cleaning tips for a new property is starting at the top and clean downwards. Areas prone to dust accumulation include ceiling fans, overhead lighting fixtures, and shelving. These areas don’t get cleaned more often and can sprinkle dirt and dust below their spaces.
Use your duster to clean out the dust and debris from these high surfaces to prevent lower surfaces from getting filthy. Ensure you start cleaning at the top in each room as you come down towards the end of your clean-up.
Clean the Windows
Use a window cleaner and general-purpose cleaner for windowsills. Use a bleach cleaner to get rid of the mold and mildew that may invade your window frame. Make a mixture of one part chlorine bleach into three parts warm water to tackle mold.
Use an old toothbrush to scrub away mold. Ensure you throw away the brush in a safe place after cleaning to avoid the spreading of spores.
For window coverings such as roller shades, you need to vacuum them first to remove the dust. Use a mixture of liquid dish detergent and water to clean up any dirt that might still be lingering.
Clean the Wall
Consider cleaning the wall if the previous owner never repainted it and you also don’t plan on repainting it soon.
But before you start cleaning the wall, test a small area to ensure you won’t damage your walls’ texture. Remove dust and cobwebs, then wipe down the walls using a soft cloth, mild soap, and warm water.
You can also use vinegar which is effective and environmentally safe to eliminate molds, smells, and germs. Pay special attention to baseboards and moldings, light switches, heating vents, and top door frames.
Clean the Kitchen
Start with cleaning the lighting fixtures, corners of the ceiling, and the tops of the cabinets. Move to the appliances such as stovetop, oven, dishwasher, microwave, sink, and countertops.
Use hot, soapy water to clean the surfaces. You can also use baking soda to remove the stains without scratching.
Next, move to the cabinets and ensure you clean them on both inside and outside. Wash the refrigerator shelves and drawers using a mixture of vinegar.
Don’t use vinegar on marble when wiping down the cabinets, shelving, and counters. Pour baking soda on your kitchen sink to get rid of sink odors and prevent clogging.
