Introduction

Cleaning your current home can seem like a drag, but it’s necessary if you want to sell it or rent it out. Here are some tips for how to clean up the space so that new buyers or renters walk into an immaculate house without even thinking about getting their hands dirty!

Get rid of what you don’t need.

• Get rid of what you don’t need.
• Get rid of clutter by going through your closets and drawers, and get rid of things that are broken or damaged.
• Get rid of things that are worn out, like old shoes or clothes, and outdated electronics.
• Gather up all the items you want to get rid of and schedule a pickup with a local charity organization or donate them yourself (you may even be able to claim tax deductions).

Always vacuum, including in the corners.

In order to ensure that your current home looks its best, you should vacuum every day when you can. Vacuuming is so important because it removes dirt, dust and allergens from the environment. The more often you clean your carpet with a vacuum cleaner, the less likely it is that your carpet will show signs of wear and tear.

Vacuuming once per week isn’t sufficient for keeping your house clean. Some people even prefer vacuuming twice a week instead of just once because this allows them to spot-clean any particularly dirty areas right away before they have time to build up dust or debris in those spots. If you have pets or children who spend lots of time around the house without shoes on their feet then cleaning up their messes may require more frequent attention than usual as well since these things take longer than normal for them to dissolve into dust particles which get tracked across floors by walking feet before being sucked up by vacuums pulling air through small openings inside their hoses (which are designed specifically for this purpose).

Put away all your clutter.

• Put away all your clutter.
• Don’t leave out old magazines, newspapers or junk mail.
• Don’t use the garage as a storage area for old furniture and appliances that don’t work anymore.
• Don’t leave out broken toys or clothes to give the impression that you live in filth and squalor!

Take care of window treatments.

If you have window treatments, make sure they’re clean and in good condition. This includes blinds, curtains, drapes and shutters. If something is damaged or has become too dirty to wash, replace it. If your window treatments are just old and outdated, replace them with new ones that match the rest of your home’s decor better.

If you have long windows and want shorter curtains or drapes that will fit nicely without being too short (or vice versa), consider taking them in or letting out a little bit of fabric from each side so they’ll fit appropriately for their new use/location in life!

Dust from top to bottom.

Dusting is a task that many homeowners don’t get around to or think they can do with minimal effort. But dust is an important part of home cleanliness, as it’s a signifier of poor air quality and can lead to other health issues.

Instead of using a dust cloth or sponge, use a vacuum cleaner to clean up all surfaces in your home. The more thorough you are with your cleaning, the better off you’ll be when selling your house later on down the road.

While it’s important to make sure that every surface has been dusted, there are some hard-to-reach places that need extra attention:

• tops of furniture (including cabinets)
• tops of doors (including windows), window sills and other high surfaces

Clean surface areas first, then floors.

The first thing you should do when cleaning your home is to clean the surfaces. This means that you should clean the counters, tabletops and other hard surface areas before cleaning floors.

• You want to avoid getting dirt on the floor so that it doesn’t end up being tracked throughout your house.
• Also, by cleaning surfaces first, you can create a path for movers who will be bringing things in and out of your home during showings.

Clean inside and outside of cabinets and drawers.

• If you’re looking to sell your home, the interior is a highly important aspect of your property. Cleaning the inside of cabinets and drawers will help buyers see that you keep a tidy house.
• Use a soft cloth to wipe down the outside of cabinets and drawers. You can use any solution or cleaner that you want—just make sure it’s mild enough to be safe for children or pets if they were to come into contact with it later on in life!
• Use a damp cloth to wipe down the inside of cabinets and drawers (this includes both sides). Be sure not to get any water residue on other surfaces nearby—this could cause stains! Also remember: don’t forget about behind doors where dust collects easily because there isn’t much ventilation in this area unless they’re left open all day long every single day without fail..

Use a vinegar solution on any tile flooring instead of harsh chemical cleaners.

Vinegar is a natural cleaner, disinfectant and deodorizer. Vinegar can be used to clean and disinfect your home’s floors, walls and windows.

Vinegar will remove soap scum from your bathroom and kitchen tiles without drying out the grout between the tiles. Vinegar also kills bacteria on contact which makes it great for cleaning kitchen surfaces such as counters, stoves and sinks.

When using vinegar to wash your clothes you will notice that there is no chemical smell left behind on them either which can save you money because you won’t need to use fabric softener anymore! Vinegar also has many other uses around your home including: cleaning windowsills; removing stains from carpeting; killing weeds in garden beds; removing bathtub rings; treating athlete’s foot infections on feet or toes; killing slugs in vegetable gardens by spraying them with diluted vinegar mixed with water solution every few days until they stop appearing (make sure not too much spray gets onto plants); killing earwigs in houseplants by sprinkling baking soda over soil surface then sprinkling some more finely ground black pepper over top of baking soda – when they come down they’ll eat up both substances but when they go back up again all that pepper dust will stick inside their little bodies causing them so much discomfort that they won’t be able to move around anymore at all which means less damage done inside those pots!”

Use baking soda to clean and disinfect your kitchen counters, stovetop and bathroom sink and tub.

Baking soda is a powerful cleaner. It’s great for disinfecting, deodorizing and scrubbing surfaces.

Baking soda is a natural cleanser that can be used to clean and disinfect your kitchen counters, stovetop and bathroom sink and tub. This mineral has many uses around the house as an abrasive cleaner, such as removing stains from tile grout or polishing brass fixtures. You can even use baking soda to get rid of bad odors in your fridge or freezer by simply sprinkling some on the bottom of its shelves before replacing food items back into their spots!

Furniture always needs to be dusted or wiped down if needed; it’s one of the first things guests will see when they walk into a room.

Furniture is one of the first things guests will see when they walk into a room. Since it can be a big dust trap, it’s important that furniture be dusted regularly and wiped down as needed. Use a feather duster or microfiber cloth to wipe off dust from all surfaces of the piece without using harsh chemicals (which may ruin the finish). Don’t forget to dust the tops of furniture too!

For carpet stains, use baking soda or a mixture of white vinegar and water with a touch of laundry detergent.

For carpet stains, you can use baking soda or a mixture of white vinegar and water with a touch of laundry detergent. Baking soda is great for removing pet odors from carpets because it neutralizes the smell. To use this method, sprinkle baking soda onto the stain and work it into the fibers with your fingers. The residue will dry up and then you can vacuum it away. White vinegar works similarly but instead of dried powder residue, you’ll leave behind wet liquid as you scrub to remove stains from carpeting. You’ll want to make sure that you blot up any excess vinegar before letting it dry or else it may leave an unpleasant odor behind after drying! A mixture of white vinegar with just enough water added in so that there are still visible particles when mixed together can also be used for cleaning stains on carpets—just add more water if needed! Finally, different types of cleaners are available on Amazon (like Bissell Professional Deep Cleaning Formula) which may work better than household supplies since they’re designed specifically for carpets!

Clean fixtures so they shine, but don’t overdo it with chemicals as they can leave a residue on them when they are used next time.

In order to clean the fixtures in your home, use a vinegar solution instead of harsh chemical cleaners. Vinegar is a much gentler cleaner than bleach or ammonia and can be used on all tile flooring. If you are looking for an odor-free way to clean your kitchen counters, stovetop and bathroom sink and tub then try baking soda for that as well.

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When washing dishes by hand or using an automatic dishwasher, wash both sides at once (top/bottom or inside/outside) to save time after meals later in the day. The same goes for glasses and cups: if you have a large amount of uneaten food on one side, be sure to clean it off before moving on to the other side. This way, you won’t have to worry about all those extra minutes spent scrubbing off gunk from all those dirty plates!

And speaking of dirty plates… Don’t forget about your mugs! Make sure not only are your kitchen surfaces clean but also that there’s nothing left on any appliances—including coffee makers and microwave ovens—before you put them away.

Conclusion

Whether you’re selling your home or just want to make sure that it looks good for new buyers, there are plenty of ways to clean up. There are some great tips in this post that will help get you started, but don’t forget about other things like checking smoke detectors frequently. If they haven’t been checked recently then now would be a good time since many buyers will want their new house safe before moving in.