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In the current property market, you need to make every showing count. Even with renovations and deep cleaning, you have to maintain cleanliness if you live on the property. Potential buyers can show up at a moment’s notice, and they will judge the house at its current state. That means you cannot afford to have children’s toys lying around, dirty laundry, or dishes stacked on the sink. Tidying up every time can be overwhelming and stressful. However, with the tricks below, you can keep your home squeaky clean and show-ready all the time.
1. Reduce the Square Footage
How many rooms can your kids access? Children can be messy, and every room they enter will require some cleaning. Therefore, it will be an excellent idea for some areas to be out-of-bounds. For instance, you can limit the bathrooms to one when your home is on the market. You will have fewer toilets to scrub, bathtubs to wipe and sinks to clean when expecting a buyer. However, you should tidy the bathroom after every use and maintain it regularly. You can also limit the play areas for kids to one room. It will make it easier to collect toys and tidy up when you have a showing.
2. Clean as You Go
When your house is on sale, cleaning has to be a way of life. That means, as you leave a room, it needs to be spotless. Avoid postponing cleaning duties like washing dishes or doing your laundry. When you wake up, ensure you make your bed and collect any laundry in the bedroom. You should also wash the dishes after every meal and store them away in cabinets. When cooking, clean up the mess as you go, clean the utensils and appliances and put them away before sitting down for a meal. Before you go to bed, you should collect toys and vacuum the floors to make your morning less busy.
3. Use Baskets to Manage Clutter
When you have kids, clutter is unavoidable. They will leave their toys and clothes everywhere. However, if you put baskets at strategic locations like near the staircase, they can drop in the toys, shoes, clothes and bags. You can quickly grab the basket and store away the items without wasting time collecting. Alternatively, you can designate a place for random items in the house. For instance, you can get a shoe rack, mail organizer and a bin for toys. When you keep things in their place, it will reduce the chances of the items being shuffled around the house.
4. Have a Daily Cleaning Routine
Managing cleaning tasks can be overwhelming, and you can forget to tidy up crucial surfaces. If you love making lists, you can create a schedule for all the activities you will do and the best times to clean the house. You can tidy up all the rooms when you wake up in the morning before leaving the house and repeat the same process before you go to bed. Daily cleaning also reduces the time you will spend during the thorough cleaning on weekends.
5. Deal With Odors
Bad smells are a turnoff to potential buyers. While deep cleaning will remove most of the odors from grease build-up and drains, new smells appear daily. It would be best if you disinfected smelly spots daily to ensure your home has a pleasant scent. You need to empty the trashcans, vacuum under the furniture and clean any stains on surfaces.
Some property cash buyers wouldn’t mind the state of the house that you’re selling. However, having a clean property before selling can add more value and appeal. Organizing the space and keeping it tidy will hide many blemishes and bring out the property’s best features.
