Moving into a new property is exciting, but also exhausting. The temptation is to get furniture in as quickly as possible and deal with cleaning later. This is almost always a mistake.
Why the Previous Clean Is Never Good Enough
Whether moving into a new rental, a purchase, or a newly built property in Portsmouth, the clean left by the previous occupants is almost never to the standard you would want. Once your furniture is in, cleaning properly becomes significantly harder. An empty property takes a fraction of the time.
What to Clean First
Kitchen: The oven and hob are the highest priority. Pull out the fridge and clean behind it. Clean inside all cupboards before putting food and equipment in.
Bathroom: Clean and descale the shower, bath, toilet and sink. Check and treat any mould around shower seals or window frames.
Windows: Clean inside before curtains or blinds go up. For properties near Southsea seafront or Portsmouth Harbour, salt deposits need specialist treatment.
All Floors: Vacuum and mop every floor before furniture goes down. Pay attention to corners, skirting boards and under radiators.
New Builds: Construction Dust Is Everywhere
If moving into a new build in Portsmouth or Hampshire, construction dust is far more pervasive than it looks and is not removed by a standard builders clean. A specialist after-builders clean before you move in is worth every penny.
Book a Move-In Clean in Portsmouth
VS Group Ltd provides move-in cleans for new tenants, buyers and new-build occupants across Portsmouth from £120. Book online or contact us with the property details.