Few things are more exciting than moving into a new home. The empty space serves as a blank canvas for you to create the home you envision. But before you start moving in your belongings and decorating your new living space, you will want to deep clean the home.

Sure, the previous owners probably had it cleaned before they left, but the only way to be sure that your home is sanitary and safe is if you do it yourself. And Utah Home Central has some tips and resources to get you started!

 

The Kitchen

When deep cleaning your home, a general rule of thumb is to go from top to bottom. Let’s begin with the kitchen:

 

• Start with the refrigerator; thoroughly clean and sanitize the shelves, drawers, and all other components. Don’t forget the freezer!
• Dust and scrub down the ceiling corners, light fixtures, and cabinet tops.
• Then, move on to the appliances, countertops, cabinets, and floors—a vinegar and water mixture can work well here!

 

The Bathrooms

Next on the list, deep clean your bathrooms!

 

• Take a duster to the ceiling, vents, fans, and light fixtures to remove any dust, cobwebs, and other unwanted substances.
• Use window cleaner to clean the window glass, and use an all-purpose cleaner for scrubbing the window frames, cabinets, closets, sink, tub, toilet, and floors.
• Plan on replacing the toilet seat.

The Other Spaces

Let’s talk about some of the other places you will want to get spic-and-span before you move in:

 

• Rather than approaching the rest of your home room by room, clean it by item. For example, clean the ceiling, light fixtures, window and door tops, and window treatments in each space.
• Remove any dust and stains from the walls and door fronts; cleaning erasers and water may be all you need.
• Finish up by cleaning the furniture and vacuuming and mopping the floors.

 

Air Quality

Indoor air pollution is more common than outdoor pollution, and it’s essential to ensure the air in your home is clean and fresh before you move in.

 

• Change the filters in your HVAC, vents, and appliances.
• Bring a professional out to evaluate the air ducts in your home to ensure they are circulating clean air.
• Thoroughly clean all the carpet and rugs in the home.
• Get your chimney serviced by professionals. Search online for “chimney inspection and cleaning near me.”

 

If you want to know for sure that your new home is clean and ready to move into, it’s important that you give it a thorough deep cleaning. Follow the tips above as you prepare your new living space, and you’ll be ready to move in your belongings and decorate to your heart’s content!

 

 

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