How to deep clean a house before moving in?

Hi Nandita. A few months ago, I looked up professional tips on how to deep clean house before moving in. I came across a video mentioning starting by making a cleaning plan. I have shared the detailed steps that I followed to clean my new flat before moving in below for your reference.

How to Deep Clean a House Before You Move In?

While moving into a new house is an exciting and hectic time, it's important to give the place a thorough cleaning before occupying it to make it feel clean and inviting. After making the plan for every room, I followed the below methods to clean my new house easily:

• I started by gathering all the equipment needed for cleaning, including a vacuum, mop, brushes, and cleaning solutions.

• Following that, I began the process of deep cleaning by starting with the largest jobs, such as cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms.

  • I gave the kitchen's counters, cabinets, and appliances a thorough cleaning. I also removed the filth and sanitised the washbasin.

  • I used a limescale remover to clean the mirrors, toilet, shower, bathtub and sink in the bathroom.

• I then proceeded to the rest of the house. I swept the baseboards, light fixtures, ceiling fans, and other surfaces.

• I thoroughly vacuumed the floor of every room, making sure to get under furniture, in closets, and in corners.

• To allow for an abundance of natural light, I also cleaned the windows on the inside and outside.

• Last but not least, I cleaned vents, door handles, and light switches.

Even though I followed the above steps to clean my new flat before moving in, I took professional help from NoBroker. So, I will suggest not to hesitate to get expert assistance, as it will save a lot of time and effort. I hope you found this answer helpful.

Hi Riya. I can tell you how much does house cleaning cost as I recently got my 2 BHK flat cleaned. I did, however, choose to use NoBroker's home cleaning service, and for deep cleaning of my furnished flat, I have been charged around Rs 7,000. It can go down or up based on the multiple factors that I have shared below.

How much is a House Cleaning Service?

Depending on the particular services you need, the size of your property, and how often you have your home cleaned, the price of house cleaning services can change. 

For my 2BHK home, NoBroker Cleaning Services provided me with a selection of reasonably priced and adaptable cleaning packages. Their deep cleaning package included all the services mentioned by Jeevika. 

Let me share the average range of cleaning rates that you can expect:

I have noticed the above pricing on average. The final cost would be determined by the type of service you choose, the configuration of your house, and whether it is furnished or not. 

I hope this helps you get an idea of how much is a cleaning service cost.

Compared to the regular tasks you perform to keep your home tidy and organised, house cleaning in a new place will seem like a pleasure. There is no furniture to shift and no items to dust. Simply go over each room and give it a thorough cleaning. So let me explain how to deep clean a house before moving in.

What is the process to deep clean a house before moving in?

The bathroom is the ideal spot to begin cleaning after moving in. You may start removing any stains from the sinks, showers and toilets with some vinegar and baking soda. After rubbing a combination on stains and letting it rest for 30 to 60 minutes, the acid in the vinegar should have softened the stain, allowing you to scrub it away. Use a mixture of baking soda and vinegar, let it rest for up to 30 minutes, and then clean the damaged tile grout with a toothbrush.

It is a good idea to move all equipment and clean behind them to remove the food smells left over from the previous tenant. If the washbasin is stainless steel, you can clean it with steel wool, and then polish it with a solution of lemon juice and water. Inside and out, cabinets need to be cleaned with a soft cloth.

You can try to clean the floors, but the results won't match those of a skilled floor cleaner. It is advisable to hire a pro to perform a really deep floor cleaning because carpets in general will cover a lot of dirt, dust, bacteria, and allergies. The floors can be cleaned last no matter how you choose to clean the remainder of the home so that you don't walk all over them and dirt them.

While cleaning these places will be simpler, you should still search for regions that require more care. Ceiling fans or light fittings that might have gone uncleaned can be guaranteed to be cleaned. Another important task to concentrate on is cleaning the walls and ceiling.

You must have understood how to deep clean a house before moving in.