One of the most common pain points for sellers is the last-minute showing. It’s bad enough that you have to ensure that you’re ready to vacate your home at a potential buyer’s whim. The need to keep your living space clean at pretty much all times is also a stressor.
Here are some maintenance tips to help you keep a home cleaner for longer periods at a stretch, reducing the last-minute scramble to get a property ready to show.
Cleaning Tips to Keep Listings Sharp
1. Get the humidity right to help banish dust.
Too much moisture in the air is an ideal environment for dust mites, while an overly-dry space causes static electricity (which attracts dust and makes it harder to remove). The sweet spot is a humidity level between 40 and 50 percent.
2. Keep soap scum off glass surfaces using rain repellant.
After cleaning the bathroom, coat glass shower doors and walls with a rain-repellant product made for car windshields. It’ll create an invisible barrier that causes water, oils, and soap suds to bead and roll off.
3. Use a countertop sealer to repel stains.
Liquids such as red wine, juice, or soy sauce can easily stain porous materials, but spills on well-sealed granite and marble will bead instead of getting absorbed. Most natural stone countertops are sealed when installed, but re-applying sealer twice a year can make them much easier to clean. To see if you need a fresh coat, pour a tiny bit of water on the stone countertop. If the water doesn’t bead or doesn’t stay beaded for two to three minutes, it’s time to reseal.
4. Right after a deep-clean of upholstery, apply protective furniture sprays to guard against inevitable spills.
Added bonus: Some of these products also protect fabrics from fading and resist mold, mildew, and bacteria.
5. Create a spot-cleaning kit for quick touch-ups before showing appointments.
Many people have different products stored all over the home, making chores more of an all-day production than a quick touch-up job. Putting together a basket of general cleaning supplies—including scrub pads/sponges, general-purpose spray, and sweeper cloths—can help your clients be prepared.
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