Once the boxes are packed and the moving van arrives, your new home purchase suddenly becomes a reality. Moving into a new home is a big change, and the process often involves hard work and loads of unpacking. This may be the only time your home will be free of furniture, so before unloading your boxes, allow some time for carpet cleaning, duct cleaning, and other deep cleaning projects. Here are a few tips for cleaning and fixing up your new home prior to your move-in date.
Carpet Cleaning
Carpets that might have looked fine when first saw them may look much worse once the furniture is removed and you can see stains and other spots. Some stains and marks can occur during the moving process, too. Debris scatters as rooms are emptied, and the final rush of packing may leave the home in less-than-optimal condition for buyers. To revitalize a home prior to move-in, consider a professional carpet cleaning service. Professional carpet cleaning is especially important if the prior homeowners had pets. Extracting animal hair or pet odors can be most easily completed when there is no furniture to work around in the home. If the home has been empty for a period of time, carpets can also accumulate musty odors that a professional carpet cleaner can freshen up prior to your moving in. Having all of your carpets cleaned prior to move-in will give you a good starting place for the rest of your cleaning.
Bathroom Cleaning
Besides carpet, bathrooms are another area you'll want to spruce up before moving in. A sparkling clean bathroom will improve your transition into the new house and make it seem truly your own. Accumulated mold and mildew in the tub and shower areas is unsightly, and removal can be difficult. Professional grout and tile cleaning can return an old bathroom to looking like new. Another reason to consider this project before you move in is that after recaulking and resealing the bathrooms, you won't be able to use the tubs and showers while they dry, which may be an inconvenience if you've already moved into the home. You might also consider having them clean your kitchen tile, too, which can help remove buildup of grease and regular spills the occurred with the previous owners.
Painting Projects
Painting is also best done prior to moving into a home. Ceilings are especially difficult to touch up when you're working around furniture and need to cover items to protect them from dripping paint. Besides repainting, wallpaper removal is another task you may want to complete prior to moving in.
Large-Scale Renovations
If your budget allows for additional renovations, you may also consider larger home improvement projects before unpacking. Ripping out cabinets or remodeling your kitchen makes sense when you're still between homes and don't need the space to cook meals. In older homes, you may even consider having a contractor remove a wall for to open up the layout in a more modern style.
Adding hardwood flooring, which has gained popularity in recent years, is another popular renovation. If the home already has hardwood flooring, you may want to inquire about a quick resurfacing service prior to move-in to buff out surface scratches and add a new topcoat for added protection.
Relocating to a new home or neighborhood is always an exciting journey. With some advanced planning and a few specialized cleaning services from ZEROREZ®, your home will seem all the more welcoming and you'll have a fresh, clean start when you're finally ready to move in.
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