Now that moving house is on the cards again, after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, we know that we will be inundated with requests for cleaners UK and cleaners canada to help with giving your new home a thorough cleaning before moving in day.

If your home is a new construction as well, then you could find dust and debris in the most unusual places, while buying an established home means you will have to deal with other people’s dirt and grime!

If the thought of this just makes you shudder, then download our free app today and contact reliable cleaners all over the UK – from maid in Brighton to maid in Worcester – who are ready and waiting to take care of it for you.

If you plan on tackling it yourself, then take a look at our checklist to make sure you have everything you need:

First things first: Supplies

You should stock up on:

• Brooms
• Buckets
• Cleaning cloths
• Cleaning products
• Dusters
• Dust mops
• Paper towels
• Scrubbers
• Sponges
• Step ladder
• Vacuum cleaner

Step One: Clean the bathroom

It is always best to start in the bathroom, as you will probably need it during the day – and it will not refresh and revive you if it is filthy!

• Start at the top of the room by cleaning the ceiling, the light fixtures and any vents or fans
• Then clean the windowsill and any coverings – wipe blinds or take curtains down to be washed
• Wash cabinets and cupboards inside and out
• Scrub the bath, the shower and the shower enclosure
• Wash down the sink and fixtures, and clean any mirrors with glass cleaner
• Give the toilet a good scrub including the handle, the outside and the back

Step Two: Cleaning the kitchen

Once you have cleaned the bathroom, move onto the kitchen. This is often the place where greasy and sticky things collect, and you will definitely want to get rid of the previous home owner’s cooking smells.

• Again, start from the top, by cleaning the ceiling, light fixtures, and any fans or vents
• Then move onto the walls, checking for fingerprints in corners and on light fixtures. You can get specific stick cleaners to help remove stubborn stains or use fabric softener on a sponge rubbed on the area – both should help remove whatever has stuck to the wall.
• Next up is the kitchen cabinets. Always use a mild cleaner on the inside of your cabinets, especially if they are lined or painted. If they are not lined, then consider adding some lining paper to protect them. For cleaning the tops of your cabinets and the doors, try using a mild soap again or a wood cleaner if you know for sure they are wooden cabinets. For grease stains, some of our cleaners recommend making a paste out of baking soda and water and letting it sit for a few minutes. Don’t forget to clean the handles and inside the drawers as well
• Next thing to tackle is the counter top – which usually require less work you’ll be glad to know. Clean the back-splash as well with a mild cleaner or soap and water
• Clean your appliances next, by following the manufacturers cleaning instructions
• Scrub the sink using a chlorine free bleach, spraying it and letting it soak a while. Then rinse thoroughly. You can also bleach the plug by letting it sit in a small amount of bleach and water for a while. If there are nasty drain smells, mix baking soda with water and pour it down.
• Sweep and mop the floor

Step three: Cleaning your floors

You may have a variety of floors and floor coverings in your new home, so here are some tips for the most common:

• Carpet. You may want to think about hiring a professional steam machine to steam clean them before you move in. If this isn’t possible, then at least give the carpets a good vacuum. If the previous owners had pets, you may want to think about laying down a flea treatment as well – especially if you have pets of your own.
• Wood floors. Sweep the floor well and then use a mild soap to clean the surface and give it a polished shine
• Other floor types. For lino, tile or stone, sweep them well or vacuum them and then use the appropriate cleaning solution as recommended by the manufacturer

Step Four: Keeping on top of your household chores

Setting yourself a checklist of chores to tackle on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, should mean your house stays looking as clean and tidy as the day you moved in.

• Daily chores could include
  • Washing up or loading the dishwasher after every meal
  • Wiping down countertops and appliances after every meal
  • Clean up messy spills in the kitchen and run the vacuum or a brush over the floor
  • Empty the kitchen bin to keep it smelling fresh
  • Make your bed every morning, ready to get into at night
  • Place your dirty clothes in the washing basket, and hang clean clothes up
  • Do a laundry load if it has built up
  • Use a squeegee to wipe down the shower enclosure every time you use it
  • Hang damp towels and bathmats someone to dry to keep on top of the damp
• Weekly chores might include:
  • Cleaning and disinfecting the kitchen
  • Checking the refrigerator for any spoilt food, and giving it a wipe down
  • Cleaning the kitchen floor thoroughly
  • Change your bedding and wash the sheets
  • Dust all surfaces and vacuum all of the floors
  • Scrub the bathroom thoroughly to get rid of any mould and soap scum
  • Wash all towels, bath mats and shower curtains

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