To make it more fun, get your family and friends to help and have a special dinner or barbecue afterwards. If you really don’t see yourself doing a good job, it might be worth the investment to hire a professional cleaning service. Cleaning comes after de-cluttering, sp you should already have de-cluttered the home and now be ready to do a full cleaning, which is much easier to do after you’ve removed a good chunk of your belongings. Let’s get started, room by room. First, make sure you have all the supplies you need. You’ll quickly lose motivation if you have to stop to find supplies or go out and buy them.
Clean the Entry and Foyer to Welcome Guests
Make sure the door and all hardware are sparkling clean. Wipe off any fingerprints, which are quite common here. Check for scuff marks along the walls or even the bottom of the door. If there’s too much dirt and too many marks, it may mean it’s time to repaint the door or walls. Clean your welcome mat or get a new one. Make sure lighting fixtures and light bulbs are all working and that you clean and dust the fixture and the bulbs. Check the coat closet, if applicable, and make sure the walls and floor are clean and free of marks and dents. Remember, pack away unused items so there’s extra room in there, making it look spacious.
Article updated by Ronique Gibson - Home Staging Expert
