Spring-cleaning often means deep, thorough cleaning from top to bottom – including everything in-between. As you prepare your home to sell, regardless of the season, think spring-cleaning on caffeine. Before you get started, go room-to-room and make a list of everything needed for the space. Getting organized first may minimize the stress of the project and keep you focused.
Here are five areas to get you started on your deep cleaning, sparkle project:
Start with the outer shell
Wipe down the walls, dust the woodwork and blinds, make the windows sparkle and wash the draperies.
Let there be light
Clean the light fixtures and change the bulbs. A well-lit space is important for open houses and showings.
Sweep, mop and shine the floors
This step will be needed almost daily throughout the listing process. Taking the time to do a thorough cleaning before the listing will make the daily task routine once your home is listed for sale.
Purge and remove the clutter
Out with the old! If you haven't worn it in the last year, donate it. If you haven't cooked with it in the last year, box it up and give it to a soup kitchen.
Work on one room at a time
Complete one area before tackling the next one. Seeing progress and feeling accomplishment one room at a time will provide the motivation to keep going.
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