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Moving into a new flat? The move-in cleaning checklist
By The Cleaning Company team
A new flat looks clean at handover. Then you run a finger along a window track. Construction dust gets everywhere, and it keeps settling for weeks.
Why clean before the furniture arrives?
Because it is two to three times faster in an empty home, and dust trapped behind wardrobes stays there for years. An unfurnished deep clean is also the cheapest kind.
What order should a move-in clean follow?
- Ceilings, fans and lights first
- Walls, switchboards and doors
- Windows, frames, tracks and grills
- Inside every cabinet, wardrobe and drawer
- Bathrooms: descale tiles and fittings
- Kitchen: slab, sink, cabinets
- Floors last, scrubbed with a machine
Can paint and cement marks be removed?
Light splashes usually come off with the right tools. Heavy cement, paint or glue on tiles may need the builder’s team or specialist work, and we will tell you on the spot.
Tip: Take photos of every room at handover. If you find defects while cleaning, you have evidence for the builder.
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