Spring Cleaning Checklist for Home Sellers
When it comes to a thorough spring cleaning checklist to get your home ready for the market we have found the perfect one that will suit every homeowner. This check list is great for both spring cleaning in general and getting your home ready for sale. You won’t see a cleaner home once you complete this spring cleaning checklist and potential home buyers will be extremely impressed with your super clean home. This detailed spring cleaning checklist also helps take the headache out of spring cleaning and will help you stay on track and finish in no time. Spring Cleaning Checklist
Kitchen
Remove and clean window coverings
Remove items from cabinets and drawers, wipe out each one, then place items back neatly
Wash and sanitize cutting boards
Wash cabinet doors and knobs
Clean out pantry and throw away any outdated foods
Clean oven
Clean stove top by remove elements and drip bowls, if applicable, wash and put back. Or, for glass tops, clean as you usually would
Clean out refrigerator and freezer by removing all items and wiping inside and outside thoroughly. Throw away all outdated foods
Clean under fridge and stove
Vacuum refrigerator coils
Clean the microwave
Clean crumbs out of toaster
Clean inside and outside of coffee maker
Wipe down any other counter appliances
Wash counters and back splash
Wash sink and faucets
Dust light fixtures
Wash windows and window sills, dust off screens if present
Wash switch plates
Wash walls and trim as needed
Wash doors and door knobs
Wash vent covers
Sweep and mop floor
Dining Room
Wash curtains
Wipe down table and chairs
Wipe down or dust all furnishing
Clean chair pads, if present
Polish table, if necessary
Dust any displayed items, photos and art
Launder table linens
Shine silverware
Wash windows and window sills, dust screens if present
Wash switch plates
Wash walls and trim
Wash doors and door knobs
Clean vents
Sweep and mop floors
Foyer
Dust light fixtures
Wash walls and trim
Wash doors, knobs and switch plates
Clean furnishings
Clean entry mat
Clean out coat closet if present, wash walls and floor, remove all unused items
Sweep and mop floors
Living Room / Family Room
Vacuum furniture
Spot clean furniture if needed
Launder throw pillows and blankets
Dust shelves, furniture and décor
Wash windows and window sills, clean screens of present
Clean television screen
Dust electronics
Organize the room in a tidy manner
Wash switch plates
Wash walls and trim as needed
Wash doors and knobs
Wash vent covers
Sweep, vacuum and mop floors
Stairwells
Sweep / vacuum stairs
Clean walls
Wipe down handrail
Dust art and light fixtures
Bedrooms
Dust furniture
Clean out drawers and wipe inside and outside of each one. Remove any unused or unwanted items
Clean under the bed and clean area thoroughly
Launder bedding and curtains. Wash pillows and duvet in hot water
Dust light fixtures and lamps
Wash windows and window sills. Clean screens if present
Wash switch plates. Wash walls and trim as needed.
Wash mirrors or dust art
Wash doors and doorknobs
Clean vent covers
Clean out closets by removing everything. Clean walls, floors, doors, knobs, switch plate covers and vents. Remove any unwanted or unused items
Sweep and wash floor or vacuum
Bathrooms
Empty all cabinets and vanity. Wash inside, replace items neatly. Discard expired medications and cosmetics.
Wash outside of cabinets and vanities
Clean tub and drain
Clean toilet, inside and out. Remove seat and clean around seat bolts.
Clean sink and drain
Clean mirror and frame
Dust light fixtures
Wash windows and window sills. Clean screens if present
Wash switch plates. Wash walls and trim. Wash doors and door knobs
Clean vent covers
Sweep and wash floors
Laundry Room
Wash windows and window sills if present
Wash inside and outside of cabinets or shelving
Wash outside of washer and dryer
Wash inside of washing machine
Wash lint trap with soap and water to remove filmy build-up from laundry soaps and dryer sheets. Let air dry thoroughly before putting back in place
Wash switch plates
Wash walls and trim
Wash doors and door knobs
Wash floor registers and other vent covers
Sweep and wash floors
This spring cleaning checklist is brought to you by: Tom and Bev Herring, buying and selling Tulsa Real Estate, Broken Arrow Real Estate, Jenks Real Estate, Bixby Real Estate and Owasso Real Estate as well as Keystone Lake Real Estate, Berryhill and Sand Springs Real Estate.
Also posted at: http://tomandbev.info/2016/02/07/spring-cleaning-checklist-for-home-sellers/
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