We're due to move in a month or so. I'm wondering what level of 'clean' I should aim for when leaving our current house?
My house is clean and tidy, but I imagine when it is emptied of all our belongings on the day of the move that some ahem areas requiring a deeper clean may be revealed.
I am of course planning on hoovering, cleaning bathroom, wiping down surfaces etc. I will also have the oven cleaned. I'm wondering if I should be doing things like cleaning the insides of kitchen cupboards, wiping skirting boards, bit of a whip round with the feather duster etc? Wary of what I will reasonably be able to do on the day with two small DC in tow. What would you expect if you moved in?
Also, what did you do when you arrived at your new house? I'm guessing new toilet seats, clean the bathrooms and all other general cleaning. Any other tips? The people we're buying from are lovely and the house is in excellent condition so I'm not expecting any horrors.
Apologies if this all seems a bit naive. I've not moved house for a long time and I'm just not sure of the etiquette. When we left our old flat I think we had a quick squizz round with the Hoover I'm also in a sleep deprived blur thanks to DS2 who doesn't sleep so I'm going to try and make a list of stuff to do in advance so I don't miss anything. I'll have my stepmum and MIL on hand to help on the day of the move.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
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LitUpHeart · 19/06/2016 09:01
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