Filthy house - how would you tackle this I need any and all tips please

[Lelivre]

We have just moved into our new home a few days ago.

Everywhere there is a film of dirt. This is almost sooty grey (no fire) in places (walls, windows, doors) elsewhere it's a bit more yellowy (walls) or scummy grey (bathrooms) or grey and yellow and greasy (kitchen surfaces everywhere floor to ceiling)

There is a stale food smell downstairs with a bit of a pet and cigarette whiff in it

Yet it is our dream forever home! It has cleaned us right out financially out to buy it, it's very dog-eared but we need to satisfy ourselves with getting it clean and then save up for new carpets and other updating.

The carpets have been cleaned professionally and very very well, last week. The rest is over to us.

How would you tackle this? What products would you use?

All the UPVC frames have a smudgey grey film. Plus algae and mould on the black seals actually on the glass part. This is challenging me a bit.

The other thing I'm not sure how to tackle is the walls as there is some 80s slightly spongy wallpaper with a crazed creases in the design which will be harbouring dirt so more than a wipe is needed.

I know this is long, if you are still reading any ideas are welcomed!

[RabbitSaysWoof]

Sorry no time to RTFT but HG mould spray is brilliant, can get from homebase or on amazon.

[cloutiedumpling]

If you can borrow one, I find that a dehumidifier can be good at helping to get rid of smells in enclosed spaces. I used one to help freshen up the air in an internal hall and bathroom.

[Lelivre]

Progress update - having experimented, the best thing for the walls including wallpaper so far is; elbow grease spray cleaner with a micro fibre cloth and a spoonful of bicarbonate in the cloth to give some abrasion and to deodorise. Then I wipe with a wet cloth and dry with an old towel. This is really working! Windows wise cif is good but bar keepers friend is better for all the black marks. Algae is still on the black beading/seals in some cases so will get the steamer on that.

I really have my work cut out!!

[rurbane]

Can you let us know how the steam cleaning goes? In a similar position windows, would love to buy a steam cleaner but can only justify it if they really make a difference.

[minkah]

Well done Lelivre. Making a house into your home.

Good going!