Spring is the start of the real estate selling season. It’s also a great time for a deep house cleaning. And, while you may know the basics — vacuum, dust, wash windows, etc., — here are some spring cleaning hacks to protect your investment, whether you’re a buyer or a seller:
- Reduce soap scum — Apply a rain repellent product made for car windshields to glass shower doors.
- Blast your dryer vents clear — Lint buildup in your dryer vent can increase dust in your home, damage your machine, and cause a fire hazard. You can use an electric leaf blower to blast out debris.
Brighten faucets — If your stainless-steel faucets are looking dull, grab half of a lemon and scrub away. - Remove embedded pet hair — Do you have pet hair in your rug that you cannot remove with a vacuum? Try dragging a window squeegee across the area. The rubber “blade” should grab and roll the hair into a ball for easy removal.
- Clean lampshades — Remove dust and brighten lampshades by using a lint roller.
De-gunk window tracks — Use Q-Tips to get rid of grime and dirt in your window or sliding door tracks. - Plus, you can make your own cleaning kit to keep on hand — with pre-moistened wipes, paper towels, baking soda — whatever you use to tackle everyday messes.
If you’re planning to move, maintaining a tidy house can increase your chances of selling.
And if you’re getting ready to buy, these tips will get you thinking about a steady schedule of home maintenance. For more information on finding your dream home or preparing your home for the market, contact me soon.