 Spring is the time to refresh your house and yard with a deep cleaning and an exterior makeover. If you can’t manage this job yourself, then it’s worth hiring a professional service to do it for you.
Make the Exterior Sparkle It’s essential for buyers to have a good first impression. Put in the effort to power-wash siding and walkways so that they are squeaky clean. Clean the Windows Give all windows a good washing, both inside and outside—and be sure to include skylights in the ceilings and sidelights in the doors. Look Up and Clean Up Part of the exterior tidying should include the gutters and eaves troughs. Clean out all debris and wash them thoroughly. Paint Anything That Needs It Make sure to include repainting or staining decks and porches. Paint the front door an attractive color—not gaudy, but not too bland either. Create More Curb Appeal A freshly mowed lawn and trimmed bushes make a property look finished and clean. Touch Up the Garden Planting colorful flowers in existing beds will brighten the garden. Pulling weeds and putting down fresh mulch also gives the property a finished look. Light Up the Night You can place solar lighting along pathways and keep outside lights on in the evening in case potential buyers drive past. Dress Up the Outside Use mats, potted plants, furniture, a hammock, or a swing to decorate entryways, porches, and patios. It gives the home a relaxed appearance and shows off its potential. Check All Locks and Doorbells Even though many buyers will change the locks, making sure everything works gives the impression that a home is well maintained.
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 f you are getting ready for spring-cleaning, instead of reaching for household cleaning products that contain environmentally harmful chemicals, first consider giving your home a green spring-cleaning with some eco-friendly, inexpensive products that can be found in your kitchen cupboards.
Clean Kitchens and Bathrooms with Vinegar Vinegar is an effective cleaning solution for the kitchen and bathroom. Using a mixture of equal parts water and white vinegar to clean bathroom sinks, bathtubs, floors, and taps will remove hard water stains and make your home sparkle. Vinegar is also an eco-friendly toilet bowl cleaner: Pour undiluted vinegar into the toilet bowl, scrub with a toilet brush, and then flush to rinse. The same solution of vinegar and water can be used to wipe kitchen surfaces and mop floors, but never use vinegar to clean granite or marble. Whenever cleaning with vinegar, always try it on a small area first to make sure it does not damage the surface. Use Lemon to Clean and Deodorize Lemons get rid of unpleasant odors in the kitchen easily and naturally. Scrub your old chopping boards with half a lemon and then put the other half in the fridge to remove odors. Deodorize the drains by pouring a mix of hot water and a little lemon juice down the drain. Bring a refreshing lemon scent into the house by using lemon essential oil for cleaning floors. Lemon oil is a natural but powerful disinfectant, and most people like its fresh fragrance. Add six drops of lemon oil into a 1/2 gallon of lukewarm water, stir well, and use the water to mop the floors or to clean the bathroom. Warning: Do not use lemon essential oil for cleaning wood floors or marble counters as it can cause damage. Scrub Stains with Baking Soda Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is an eco-friendly deodorizer and household cleaner that is especially useful in the kitchen. Mix four tablespoons of baking soda with one cup of water and use the mixture to clean your fridge, oven, and microwave, or to get rid of grime on kitchen counters and other surfaces. Let difficult stains soak for a while before wiping them down with a damp cloth. Sprinkle baking soda on pots and pans and scrub to remove the stains. |