The Importance of Move-Out Cleaning

When you’re relocating to a new address in Charleston or beyond, the last thing you’re thinking about is cleaning your house before moving out. Still, performing a move-out cleaning is the polite thing to do, and it also helps make your relocation that much less stressful. 

But why is this so? Why are move-out cleanings so important, and how do you perform one anyway? These are the questions we’ll be answering in the following article. Read on.

Why is move-out cleaning so important?

If you’re planning on selling your home fast, cleaning it from top to bottom can help present it in the best possible light to prospective buyers. Let’s face it, everyone likes to move into a clean house, rather than into an unsanitized and dusty shack.

Just like staging your house with furniture and decor can help sell your home faster, deep cleaning your home can also send all the right signals to potential buyers.

Clean specific rooms

During home staging, it is vital that you clean specific parts of your house that can influence potential buyers. Obviously, the bathroom, living room, and kitchen will attract the most attention. So don’t forget to clean these places properly, if you’re looking to sell.

Furthermore, you can also prepare a list of all the essential spots that you need to clean and make the cleaning process easier.

 A typical list of essential spots includes:

• Vacuum your carpets
• Wash your windows
• Clean your mirrors
• Get rid of cobwebs
• Wash your walls 
• Clean and sanitize your tabletops

Whether you do the cleaning by yourself or hire professionals, make sure everything is cleaned perfectly, because untidy rooms will always disappoint potential buyers.

What if you’re a renter

If you’re renting an apartment, you’re probably wondering whether it is a good idea to clean a home that doesn’t belong to you. Well, it definitely is! For starters, cleaning your apartment thoroughly will make your landlord happy, and will also ensure you get your security deposit back. 

When renters leave a dirty apartment, landlords often use a part of their security deposit to hire someone to clean it.  So, if you don’t want to lose a part (or even all) of your deposit, you know what to do. When dealing with stubborn stuck-on food or debris you can end up damaging appliances or countertops, which can also take a cut from your deposit.

Professional cleaners know a thing or two about dealing with stubborn stains without damaging the surface. If it looks like you’re going nowhere with stubborn stains, then seek help from professionals. 

Where can I book a professional move-out cleaning in Charleston?

Sometimes it’s best to leave things to the professionals. It may be a good idea to save some money by cleaning up everything by yourself. However, this can backfire, especially if you’re planning on selling your house. Despite your efforts, you will never be able to match the cleaning level of professional move-out cleaners.

So, save your precious time and effort and hire experts to tackle the dirty work for you. Let us do the cleaning while you focus on packing and the actual moving. 

Once we clean your old home, you’ll call us again to clean the new home you plan to move into. Give us a call!