Moving into a new place in Columbus? Well, it’s never easy staring at those empty rooms, dusty corners, and grimy bathrooms, thinking, “Where do I even start?”
Don’t worry we’ve got your back. Today, I’ll walk you through Elite Maid Cleaning Services’s ultimate move-in cleaning checklist, step by step. Simple, honest advice to turn your new house into a spotless.
Let’s dive in!
1. Pre-Clean Walkthrough
Before any scrubbing or dusting, experts from Elite Maid Cleaning Services do something super smart: We survey your empty home. Think of it like a doctor conducting an initial examination, but for your house.
Here’s how it works: A team member walks through every room, noting down frequently visited areas (like entryways or hallways) and spots that need extra love. These include any pet odors in the carpet or mystery stains on the kitchen counter.
They’ll also ask you if there’s anything in a specific area bothering you, like a dusty attic or, sticky fridge?
It isn’t a one-size-fits-all clean. We’ll create a custom plan just for your home. No guesswork, no missed spots. Cool, right?
2. Essential Cleaning Supplies & Equipment
Now, let’s talk tools. You know how your regular cleaning caddy has a spray bottle and a sad, half-broken mop? Elite Maid Cleaning Services doesn’t mess around. We bring professional gear that’s way better.
Here’s what’s in our arsenal:
- HEPA-filter vacuums: These suck up dust, allergens, and even tiny particles you can’t see.
- Microfiber cloths: They’re lint-free and won’t scratch your surfaces.
- Non-toxic disinfectants: Safe for kids, pets, and the planet.
- Heavy-duty scrubbers: For battling soap scum, grease, or whatever that weird stain is.
3. Vetting Living Areas & Common Spaces
Your living room is where you’ll watch Netflix, host friends, or nap with your dog. Elite Maid Cleaning Services knows it needs to feel fresh.
We start by dusting everything—ceiling fans, light fixtures, corners, and even the tops of door frames (where spiders love to hang out). Next, we wipe down windowsills, blinds, and baseboards. Then, floors get vacuumed and mopped. Oh, and they sanitize all the stuff you touch daily: light switches, door handles, remote controls—you name it.
By the end, your living room isn’t just clean. It’s “wow, did I just buy a new house?” clean.
4. Kitchen Deep Clean
The kitchen is where the magic happens (or where you burn toast). Either way, Elite Maid Cleaning Services treats yours like a surgery room.
We degrease cabinets inside and out, scrub countertops, and make your sink shine. Appliances? We don’t skip those. We’ll pull out the fridge to clean behind it, wipe down the oven’s interior, and even polish stainless steel so it doesn’t look fingerprinty.
Pro tip: If your microwave has that mystery sauce explosion, we’ll handle it too.
5. Bathroom Sanitation
Bathrooms. The ickiest part of any move-in. But Elite Maid Cleaning Services’s crew is fearless.
We scrub tubs, showers, and toilets until they sparkle. We descale faucets (goodbye, weird calcium buildup!), clean grout lines with a toothbrush-like tool, and disinfect every surface—towel bars, light switches, even the toilet paper holder.
You’ll feel like you’re showering in a hotel. Minus the tiny shampoo bottles.
6. Bedroom & Closet Areas
Your bedroom should be a chill zone, not a dust-bunny warzone.
Elite Maid Cleaning Services dusts all furniture (including that ceiling fan you forgot existed), wipes down closet shelves and rods, and vacuums carpets or sweeps floors. We’ll also check corners for cobwebs and make sure there isn’t a horror show under the bed.
Imagine sliding into crisp sheets in a room that smells like lemons. Yeah, that’s the vibe.
7. Floors, Baseboards & Moldings
Floors matter a lot, and we know it. Elite Maid Cleaning Services doesn’t just sweep—we sweep, vacuum, mop, or steam-clean depending on your floor type (hardwood, tile, whatever).
We also wipe down baseboards and crown moldings. Even those spots you never clean but collect dust like it’s their job.
8. Window & Glass Cleaning
Ever tried cleaning windows with paper towels? Yeah, streaks for days. Elite Maid Cleaning Services uses professional glass cleaner and lint-free cloths to make every window, mirror, and glass door streak-free.
Even picture frames get love. Your cat’s Instagram pics have never looked better.
9. Appliance Exterior & Interior Checks
We don’t just clean the outside of your fridge or dishwasher. If you ask, we’ll do a quick interior wipe-down too. Microwaves, ovens, coffee makers—nothing’s off-limits.
No more finding the last tenant’s leftovers.
10. Final Inspection & Touch-Ups
Last step: Elite Maid Cleaning Services does a walk-through with you (or your property manager). They’ll point out what we’ve done, check for missed spots, and fix anything you’re not 100% happy with.
Only when you sign off do we call it done. That’s our satisfaction guarantee.
Wrapping Up
That was a lot, but hey—moving’s stressful enough. With Elite Maid Cleaning Services checklist, your Columbus home isn’t just move-in ready. It’s better than ready.
Still on the fence?
Think of it this way: You’ve got boxes to unpack, Wi-Fi to set up, and a pizza to order. Let the pros handle the dirt. You’ve earned it.
Ready to book? Go grab your spotless home.
