Buyers are just more attracted to clean houses. And while a standard job may give a home a momentary shine, a deep clean of hidden spots may help provide the wow factor your listing needs.
1. Use a top-to-bottom approach.The Cleaning Authority offers the following tips on deep cleaning a home:
Begin at the top: Clear the cobwebs from the corners of the ceiling, dust off light fixtures and ceiling fans, and clean off cabinet tops (including the top of the refrigerator). All of these areas tend to be prime dust collectors. Next, move on to the middle of the home: Wipe down walls, and touch up paint where needed. Remove build-up on light switch panels. Finally, clean the baseboards and floors.
2. Change air conditioner filters.
If the home seems to be perpetually dusty, the A/C filter and ducts may be the culprits. “If the filter needs to be changed or the duct needs repairing, you’re just recirculating the same dust throughout the home,” according to The Cleaning Authority.
3. Zoom in on the bathroom.
Beyond cleaning the typical spots, go further: Clean behind the toilet too. Check for rust where the toilet meets the floor, scrub the hinges on the toilet cap, and polish the shower, tub, and faucet. Also, scrub the bathtub tile. Don’t neglect the rails on a glass shower door.
4. Clean behind the refrigerator.
You may be surprised at what you find behind your fridge, everything from decaying food to even a breeding ground for insects. Pull out the fridge and give it a good scrub underneath.
Source: The Cleaning Authority
