Even if the previous owners or tenants left the place “clean”, most people want their new home properly fresh before they move in. And there’s no easier time to deep clean than when the property is empty.
Why clean before you unpack?
- Every cupboard, drawer and floor is easy to reach
- You know exactly how clean it is before your things go in
- It’s far quicker than cleaning around boxes and furniture
- You start life in your new home with a genuinely fresh space
What to focus on
- Kitchen cupboards and drawers — you’ll be putting food and crockery in them
- The fridge and oven — inside and out
- Bathrooms — descaling, grout, toilets and showers
- Wardrobes — before your clothes go in
- Carpets — a proper clean is easiest with no furniture
- Skirting boards, door frames and switches
Which clean should you book?
Because the property is empty, an end of tenancy-style clean is often the best fit — it includes inside every cupboard and appliance, and oven cleaning is included. If you’ve already moved some things in, a deep clean works around them.
Tip: Book the clean for the day you get the keys, or the day after, so it’s done before the removal van arrives.