Check It Once, Check It Twice. Make Sure EVERYTHING Is Nice!

Everyone knows how important it is to clean your house before your sale. Yet everyone has a different idea of what “clean” is.

This week I would like to offer you a check list to help you with your spring cleaning – and your spring sale.

 The Complete Spring Cleaning Checklist

Outdoor

 Check your foundation for cracks

 Inspect siding for any rot or damage

 Power-wash house exterior, drive and sidewalks

 Repair your walkway by patching cracks and replacing loose bricks

 Have your roof checked for any stains or damage

 Clear your gutters of leaves, tree limbs and other debris

 Have your chimney cleaned and inspected by a chimney sweep

 Check caulking around doors and windows

 Wash windows on the inside and out & Replace torn or damaged screens

 Apply weather-stripping to your windows

 Restore your door by polishing hinges and knobs or painting/staining

 Sweep up your porch and repaint railings

 Put out a fresh welcome mat

 Clean and condition your outdoor grill

 Freshen up outdoor furniture by painting or adding new cushions

 Clean outside light fixtures and replace bulbs

 Get your lawnmower tuned up and ready

 Check irrigation systems and timers

 Check garden hoses for dry rot and faucets for possible freeze damage

 Look for signs of pests or infestations and call an exterminator if needed

 Prune branches or remove unhealthy plants

 Plant new flowers and shrubs

 Put down mulch to hide and discourage weeds

Here is a printable sheet:

Indoor

 Open windows to completely ventilate the house

 Test your air conditioning unit and get a tune up for max energy efficiency

 Clean out any air conditioning window units you may use

 Change smoke and carbon monoxide batteries

 Inspect basement for mold

 Check under sinks for leaks or water damage

 Check water heater for leaks or water damage

 Inspect all tile, grout and seals

 Thoroughly clean out closets

 Organize and clean kitchen cabinets and drawers

 Thoroughly clean out refrigerators, freezers, oven and dish washer

 Dust and clean ceiling fans

 Wash and polish light fixtures and switch plates

 Wash and polish floors

 Deep clean carpets throughout the house

 Clean or replace your furnace filter

 Vacuum and/or polish all furniture

 Clean and store away heavy bedding and linens

 Flip/rotate your mattress

 Wash pillow and dry at highest recommended heat setting

 Wash or air out all curtains and drapes. Clean blinds

 Evaluate other house contents and get rid of clutter

Here is a printable sheet:

Next week we will take a look at some reasons why you might have trouble selling your house.

So thanks for reading my post. I'm so glad you're here!

And I really look forward to getting into more great stuff in future posts -- so that you can
Turn Your House To $OLD!

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