Are you in need of a spring clean?
Do you get overwhelmed with cleaning? Or are you a fan of Mrs Hinch herself? Either way we have some easy cleaning tips for our tenants as we head in to the Spring.
More than 50% of all tenancy deposit disputes between landlords and tenants are due to cleanliness so whether you are leaving your property or just in need of a freshen up, here are some tips to help you out.
Bedrooms:
- Open the windows
- Remove/tidy any clutter that shouldn’t be in the room and put it in its correct place
- Dust, vacuum and clean furniture
- Move bed to one side and tidy or dispose of anything underneath. Sweep and vacuum the area under the bed
- Freshen the mattress by sprinkling a bit of baking soda over it before vacuuming
- Wash the bedding and curtains
- Dust lights and clean lampshades
- Wash windows and window sills
- Empty wardrobe, wash clothes and replace them neatly. Donate anything you no longer wear
- Clean doors and disinfect door knobs
- Sweep and wash floors
Living room/family rooms:
- Open the windows
- Vacuum sofas
- Wash pillows and blankets
- Dust and clean decor, shelves, lamps and furniture
- Wash windows and window sills
- Sort through clutter and get rid of anything that you and your family are no longer interested in
- Wash and disinfect light switch plates and light switches
- Wash floor
Bathrooms:
- Open the windows.
- Empty cabinets and draws, wash them inside and out and replace the contents neatly. Discard of anything that has expired or that you no longer use.
- Clean and disinfect the bath, drains and sinks
- Clean and disinfect the toilet, inside and out
- Dust and clean any mirrors
- Wash windows and window sills
- Clean doors and door knobs.
- Sweep and wash floors
Kitchen:
- Open the windows
- Empty cabinets and draws, clean them inside and out and replace the contents neatly. Disinfect cutting boards
- Dispose of anything that has expired
- Clean and disinfect the oven and hob
- Clean and organise the fridge and freezer. Defrost freezer, if necessary. Dispose of any expired food
- Clean and disinfect the microwave
- Clean the crumbs out of the toaster
- Wipe down any other counter appliances
- Disinfect counters and backsplash
- Wash windows and window sills
- Clean doors and door knobs
- Sweep and wash floors
If the thought of cleaning your home fills you with dread, we have some trusted cleaners that we can recommend in the Leamington Spa area:
Jane at “Our Chores Not Yours” can be contacted on info@ocny.co.uk
Becky Gwyer – becky.gwyer@btinternet.com
Andy- Back 2 Basics – carpet cleans – backtobasicscouk@gmail.com
