What to look for in a Move in/Out Clean

Moving is a pain. Whether you're moving in or out, stress always seems to make things more difficult. Coming to or leaving a clean home can reduce some of that stress and even benefit your health. According to the National Center for Healthy Housing, dust can lead to respiratory problems, asthma, allergic reactions, and lead poisoning (if the dust contains lead). The next paragraphs will help you understand what to look for in each type of cleaning.

Move In/Out Cleaning

Move-In Clean:

The first question you should ask yourself when moving into a home is whether the sellers or leasing office did a proper cleaning before you moved in. Things to look for include: inside the oven, blinds, carpet shampooing, inside the fridge, baseboards, and inside cabinets. If these items are in good shape, it's a sign that the home has had a thorough cleaning. Many home buyers include a cleaning in their contract.

If the home appears to be in good shape in these areas, then a basic cleaning might be sufficient and more cost-effective.

Move-Out Clean:

If you're moving out of your home, it's common for there to be a cleaning clause in your leasing or selling contract. If you're unsure about what needs to be included in the cleaning, contact the leasing office or the real estate agent representing the homebuyers. Move-out cleanings tend to be more expensive and should include the following: inside the oven, blinds, interior windows, carpet shampooing, inside the fridge, garage, baseboards, and inside cabinets.

How to Save Money on Cleanings:

Move-in or move-out cleanings can be significantly more expensive than regular cleanings. To save money, you could take care of some of the cleaning tasks yourself. Blinds and carpets are often the most expensive items to clean, but they also take a long time to do. On the other hand, inside cabinets and the fridge are relatively easy to clean yourself.

Conclusion:

Cleaning takes time, and time is something that many people don’t have when moving. Hopefully, this article has given you more information and understanding of what to look for in these cleanings. With summer just around the corner, many people are getting ready to move.