There's a small window between getting the keys to a new home and moving your belongings in — and it's the single best time to clean. An empty property is far easier to clean thoroughly than one full of furniture and boxes.
Why clean before, not after
Once the van arrives, every surface becomes harder to reach. Cleaning an empty home means you can get inside every cupboard, behind where appliances will sit, into corners and along skirting boards without moving a thing. You also start your tenancy on hygienic surfaces, which is reassuring when you don't know how the previous occupants left it.
Your move-in checklist
Work through the property in this order for the best results:
- Kitchen: clean inside all cupboards, the oven, hob and any appliances staying in the property
- Bathrooms: descale and disinfect the toilet, bath, shower, basin and tiles
- Floors: vacuum carpets and mop hard floors throughout
- Windows: clean internal glass, sills and frames
- Touchpoints: wipe down switches, handles, doors and radiators
- Air it out: open windows to freshen the space before furniture arrives
Don't forget the carpets
Carpets hold dust, allergens and odours from previous tenants. A professional carpet clean before you move in lifts what a vacuum can't reach — especially valuable for anyone with allergies or young children crawling on the floor.
Let us handle it
A move is stressful enough. Our move-in cleaning service gets your new home sanitised and fresh before a single box crosses the threshold, so you can focus on settling in. Get a free quote and pick a date that fits around your move.
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