Now that the clutter has been taken care of, it’s time to scrub. No one is interested in buying a dirty house. Here are some tips for cleaning:
When dusting your house start at the top. That way everything will fall to the floor and be ready to get vacuumed. Don’t forget to dust everything like light fixtures, lampshades, decorative molding, windowsills, picture frames, etc.
Use your vacuum not only for your floors, but also for your furniture and other hard to reach places. If your rugs are noticeably stained, rent a steamer to get them looking and smelling like new again. As for other floors in your house, use lots of hot soapy water and a good de-greasing cleanser to make them sparkle.
Real estate experts say that when it comes to looking at a house, the two rooms that buyers tend to scrutinize the most are the kitchen and the bathroom. So, grab those cleansers and buckets and get busy. In the kitchen this means scrubbing down counters and appliances as well as the inside of drawers and cabinets. Don’t forget to make sure the inside of your stove and refrigerator are spotless. In the bathroom, make sure you disinfect toilets, sinks, and tubs and wipe down mirrors and faucets till they shine.
A word about windows
In addition to desiring space, potential buyers also like to see a house flooded with natural light. Therefore:
Replace any heavy draperies or fussy window treatments with something more minimal, like sheer panels for example. This is also a good time to wash any curtains or blinds, as they do collect dust over time.
To make the most of your view, make sure to clean windows inside and out. For best results use a squeegee to get a sparkling finish.
Of course, any cracked or broken windows should be replaced before any potential buyer even looks at your house.