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<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re prepping your home for listing or it\u2019s already on the market, keeping a clean space is essential to attract buyers. If buyers smell anything funky or can\u2019t see themselves living in the space, your house could sit on the market for longer than expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this guide, you\u2019ll find everything you need to clean and sell your house quickly, including a supply list, insight into commonly missed areas, suggestions for every room, and bonus tips on how to get the job done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you start scrubbing, it\u2019s important to get all of the proper materials. Here\u2019s a comprehensive list to get you started on your cleaning adventure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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During a showing, your home is under a microscope, and missed cleaning projects could result in missed opportunities. When you take the extra time to go above and beyond in cleaning, staging, and listing your home, it can demonstrate your attention to detail and hopefully result in a sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Address these commonly missed areas if you want to set your listing apart:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each room deserves its own checklist throughout the cleaning process, so here\u2019s the room by room breakdown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The entryway of your home is your chance to make a great first impression. Organized and clean entryways invite the buyer to explore the home further. To begin, utilize decorative and functional storage solutions, then move on to cleaning the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Functional living rooms play a huge role when entertaining family and friends and relaxing after a long day. Buyers feel more comfortable walking into a pristine setting with minimal blockers. Clean and comfortable living rooms can sway decisions, so focus on the cleaning aspect but don\u2019t make the living room feel untouchable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bonus tip:<\/strong> If you have a hardwood floor that needs a refresh, consider a complete refinishing before you sell. Hardwood floors are one of the most desired features in a home. A professional refinishing job can cost anywhere between $1.50-4 per square foot, a cost you can typically recoup when the sale is final. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Buyers will want to see a pristine and functional kitchen. After all, it\u2019s the hub of a home where families and friends get together. When buyers can\u2019t imagine themselves cooking or hanging out in the space, especially due to cleanliness, it can pose a problem. Here\u2019s a list of cleaning essentials that are sure to make your kitchen sparkle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bonus tip: <\/strong>The kitchen is where unintentional odors live, and neutralizing them before a walkthrough can speed up the selling process. Use a specialized garbage disposal deodorizer to destroy any leftover scents. Take your trash can outside and spray it down with a hose and soapy water. After you\u2019ve cleaned your fridge, use cotton balls soaked in vanilla extract or an open container of baking soda to eliminate odor. This will give the buyer a pleasant surprise when opening your fridge.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Each bedroom during a home showing should mimic a luxury hotel room. You can entice buyers with the promise of comfort using fresh white sheets and bedding. The room\u2019s storage will also be a focal point, and this is your chance to show them how organized their closet<\/em> can be at its full potential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The bedroom is also a very personal space, even if you use one as an office. Creating an organized sanctuary will likely get buyers to envision waking up and feeling refreshed, which will undoubtedly sell your house quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bonus tip:<\/strong> When you\u2019re vacuuming your carpets, sprinkle a few handfuls of baking soda beforehand. The baking soda will eliminate odors and leave your carpets smelling fresh.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The bathroom is the epitome of privacy and an area that requires exceptional cleanliness before a showing. You want to make buyers feel comfortable, and there\u2019s no better way to mess that up than with a hamper full of dirty laundry or a glob of toothpaste stuck to the sink. Focus on keeping the space as minimal as possible and limit exposure to personal hygiene products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Use this cleaning list to ensure perfection before your buyers show up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bonus tip:<\/strong> Cleaning a bathtub is always a bother; here\u2019s how to do it the right way. Coat the tub in hot water, then sprinkle baking soda or specialized tub and tile cleaner on the surface. Use a mixture of hot water and dish soap with coarse scrubbing sponges or thick-bristle brushes. Scrub the inside of the tub and add more baking soda as needed. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n For homeowners, cleaning the laundry room is often a work in progress, especially in larger families where clothes are in an infinite loop of washing, drying, and folding. However, if you want to sell your house quickly, consider showing the prospective buyers a laundry room full of potential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is an area where buyers look for utility, so make sure to highlight storage areas by removing excess items and keeping things organized. Here are a few foolproof cleaning tips to get your laundry room ready for a showing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The garage is often where many tools, materials, and extras end up after a project\u2014keeping everything organized isn\u2019t an easy task. Homebuyers will want to see the garage has enough room for cars, tools, bikes, and extra storage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Work your way through the garage and donate, sell, or throw away anything you won\u2019t use in the foreseeable future. Since you\u2019re selling, it\u2019s not a good idea to go all-out on storage solutions unless you think they\u2019ll be helpful in your new home. Try to keep everything up against the walls, and if you don\u2019t have space consider storing items elsewhere until your home has sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bonus tip:<\/strong> You can rent a pressure washer at your local hardware store, like a Home Depot or Lowe\u2019s. You\u2019ll likely have the choice between an electric or gas-powered washer. The electric pressure washers are cost-effective and usually spray around 1,400psi\u2014plenty of power for a garage door or a home\u2019s exterior. Sturdy materials without paint like brick, stone, or steel will likely need a high-powered gas pressure washer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n First impressions are everything, and when buyers pull up, the spotlight will be on your curb appeal<\/a>. Well-manicured landscaping and a driveway free from oil slicks can go a long way when selling your home. Here are a few tips to get the outside of your home ready to sell<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nKitchen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bedrooms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bathrooms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Laundry Room<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Garage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Your House\u2019s Exterior<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n