How to Clean Your New Home Fast!

This is the best way to go when possible. If you rent a place that claims it will be clean and “move-in” ready but it doesn’t cut the mustard, try calling your new landlord or the previous homeowner. They may send a crew over to clean it for you. However, in most cases, they probably won’t.. Here’s how you can create a plan of attack and clean your place yourself.

Cue up your best beats or try something new. Instead of your favorite tunes, try listening to Binaural beats in the alpha frequencies (8 to 13 Hz). Believe it or not, they are known to are thought to encourage relaxation, promote positivity, and decrease anxiety. We have a few playlists available on Spotify.

You may not need a reminder after the past few years we have had, but here’s one anyway. Use a wipe to clean your new doorknobs or door handles, light switches, and toilets. Also, don’t forget to wipe down your phones, tablets, floors, remote controls, keyboards, and other such items when you can.

Start at the top item in each room and work your way down. Ceiling fans, overhead lights, and other items close to the ceiling can get greasy and grimy, and they tend to throw dust all over when cleaned. Some pro cleaners suggest you use an old pillowcase to clean the fan blades. All you need to do is slip the case over the blade and wipe away from the center using the inside of the pillowcase’s top layer. The dust will get collected in the case, which you can wash when finished.

Here’s how you can quickly make your new fridge sparkle. First, you should take out all the shelving, drawers, and any other removable parts. Then wash these parts with hot, soapy water and dry them with a clean, lint-free towel.

To avoid cracking any removable glass shelves, let them come to room temperature before you wash them.

Next, wipe the inside of the empty refrigerator with warm water and soap then wipe it all with clean water to rinse off the soap. Use a solution of 1 tablespoon of liquid bleach in 1 gallon of water as a final step to sanitize.

You will want to start at the top of the space and move down as we mentioned above. Use a general-purpose cleaner with bleach to wipe down walls and windows, switch to a glass cleaner to tackle any mirrored surfaces. Next, wipe down your cabinets and linen closets if applicable. Your fresh, clean towels will love you for it.

When it comes to scrubbing a tub and shower, sustainable cleaning experts suggest you mix some vinegar with a small amount of water in a spray bottle and give your bath and sink a spray. Then, wait about 20 minutes and rinse.

Be sure to replace your toilet seat at your new home. It’s best to scrub the toilet before you replace the seat. Toilet bowl cleaner and a good scrubber make easy work of this tedious endeavor.

Do your floors as the final task in every room. Many sustainability experts recommend you use reusable washable microfiber pads to mop. They are great for capturing germs and small dust and particles but don’t add toxic fumes to your home. Check this alternative for the Swiffer.

Finish up the bathroom and powder room with a quick mop, and you will be smiling when you go to unpack your toiletries and make this new place yours.

If you are moving on your own, lay down mats or boxes to protect the floors so wood or tile floors stay beautiful. Protect the corners and walls of your new home from scuffs by wrapping your items in heavy blankets. If you really want to make sure your move goes easily, hire a pro.