Hard-core Cleaning: Now that the clutter is gone, move on to hardcore cleaning. Be meticulous. Tidy each room from top to bottom.
DON'T FORGET TO:
• Get rid of cobwebs first. This keeps you from getting dust bunnies all over freshly cleaned floors and furniture. • Dust ceiling fans and lighting fixtures while you clean the cobwebs. • Dust your blinds. • Wash walls, unless you plan on painting. • Clean all glass surfaces: mirrors, television screens, patio doors, and windows. • Polish all wooden surfaces. • Wipe down any leather furniture. • Clean out and reorganize closets and cabinets. • Attack all appliances with cleaning fervor. Make them shine! • Sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, faucets, and countertops need to be impeccable. Every room is important, but the kitchen and bathrooms will take you over the top. They need to be eat-off-of-the-floor clean. • Vacuum rugs, shampoo carpets, and mop as if your life depends on it. Attack these tasks last or you will inevitably have to do them twice: Painting: Fresh paint provides a clean canvas. If you have not painted your house in the last year, consider doing the entire inside of the home right now. If you have painted it, you might
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