CLEANING BEFORE MOVING IT: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE

Moving into a new house requires preparation. Indeed, you need to take care of emptying your old home, packing everything, and then reinstalling everything in the new household. However, before settling in, you also need to do the cleaning. This is very important to remove all the dust, germs, and bacteria that may have accumulated in the new house. Here’s how to clean the house thoroughly before moving in.

Start with the ceiling, then the floor

Thorough cleaning involves focusing foremost on high height surfaces, namely: the ceiling. This is especially useful if you are moving into a new construction where dust is likely to have accumulated on the ceiling and walls. You should therefore use a damp cloth to remove dirt from the rafters, walls, ceiling fixtures, etc.

At this state, it is important to make sure to get rid of all the dirt at height before cleaning the floor to avoid back and forth. It is also preferable to take advantage of the empty rooms to repaint or wash the walls. If the previous owners have not done so, you can do it yourself before moving in. A fresh coat of paint always brightens up the interior of the house.

Polish the sanitary fixtures

The bathroom and washroom come in second place in the cleaning priorities before moving in. To make the sanitary fixtures shine and be free of germs and bacteria, opt for Impec disinfecting cleaner to removes dirt while disinfecting the surfaces.

To make the faucets shine, it is highly recommended to use the Impec household descaler.

Finally, if the house has been occupied by other occupants before your move-in, it is more than advisable to change the toilet seat. Also, remember to disinfect the toilet bowl thoroughly with a descaling toilet gel.

Clean the appliances

Take advantage of packing or unpacking your appliances to clean them thoroughly. This is more practical and will save you more time during installation.

So, pay particular attention to the inside of the oven and refrigerator. Baking soda is the ideal product to use to clean them without risking damage or contaminating the food later.

If you use the washing machine, remember to run it empty for a few minutes with a liter of white vinegar and a cup of baking soda to remove dirt and bad odors.

Clean the outlets and switches

Outlets and switches are parts of the house that many people tend to neglect, despite the fact that dust and dirt tend to accumulate on them. Not to mention that they are also surfaces that are often touched with hands, making them vectors for all kinds of germs. It would be wise, therefore, to disinfect them before moving in. To do this, you need to unscrew all the covers, then scrub them with water and detergent.

Once they are completely dry, reinstall them and reconnect the electricity.

Don’t forget doors, windows, and closets

Doors, windows, and closets are surfaces that tend to be neglected during everyday cleaning. Moving in is therefore the perfect time to clean them. Take advantage of the house still being empty to soap all the doors and windows. However, be careful to wax them with neutral wax, then let them dry to protect the wood from external aggressions.

Proceed in the same way with the kitchen cabinets and dressers in the bedrooms. For plywood joinery, you can clean them with a rinse-free multi-surface cleaner. Water can damage this type of synthetic material. It is therefore better to spray a little product without overly wetting the installations and scrub with a microfiber cloth until the dirt dissolves.