Today, we will teach you a thing or two about prepping your home-to-be before you proceed to the laborious moving process.

1. A CLEANING CHECKLIST
BEFORE MOVING IN
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just dedicated to helping you find the best
home possible. In today's blog, we will teach
you a thing or two about prepping your
home-to-be before you proceed to the
laborious moving process.

2. Depending on the present conditions of your
future home, some thorough cleaning is in
order before all the hullabaloo of moving
starts. Who would want to deal with a
frenzied pile of boxes plus an untidy space on
your first day at home, right? We know how
moving takes its toll on you mentally,
emotionally, and physically. Here we give you
some tips to keep in mind as you start
cleaning around days before you move in.

3. 1. KITCHEN COUNTERS
Who loves a dirty kitchen? Unless you admire
a cluttered cooking nook, you might pass on
this one. The kitchen is usually one of the
areas in the house were certain food smells
(foul or not) tend to linger even after previous
homeowners are gone. Make sure to sanitize
every nook and corner of the kitchen,
especially in between cracks of the counters
and kitchen sinks. Lucky you if the previous
owners barely use this side of the house!

4. 2. BATHROOMS
You can never be too sure if the bathroom is
totally squeaky clean and sanitary before you
move in. Unless your home predecessors are
despicably unhygienic to leave dirty
bathrooms, you might as well still make sure
to clean the toilet bowls, walls, and counters.

5. 3. CABINETS AND CUPBOARDS
Before you transfer your pristine collection of
dishes, utensils, and other cookware, check if
the insides of your cabinets and cupboards
are spotless. You use these things for eating
and cooking, so definitely it will do you no
harm to double check if it is clean as a
whistle. A mild cleaner does the trick,
especially for wooden cabinets and tops. For
stubborn stains, especially grease, you can
make a baking soda and water mixture or pull
out your trusty apple cider vinegar!

6. 5. APPLIANCES
For kitchen stoves, ovens, and refrigerators,
you might need to do some heavy-duty
cleaning. Using your trusty appliance cleaners,
make sure to go through all the sides of the
stove, including the front panel and the
temperature dials. For metal trays and racks,
you can soak them in soapy water for a couple
of minutes. For the refrigerator, most likely it
is already cleaned out. However, it is still ideal
to tackle the drawers and bins before using
them yourself. The thorough cleaning might
scratch the surface of your appliances, so use
a sponge or a soft cotton cloth. Check the
inside walls, shelves, handle, and the freezer.
Make sure that everything's all wiped clean
and tidied up for your use!

7. TO YOUR BEST HOME!
The LaRoux Team, Real Estate Agent in
Appleton WI specializes in premium homes
and has a proven track record in selling homes
quickly. Check out our current featured
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-Alex &
The LaRoux Team
(920) 573-1478