How to Prepare a Home for Move-In
If you're ready to buy your first home, you are probably very excited about finally having a place of your own and may be eager to get through the closing process and move in. However, before you do that, note a few professional services you might have done to the home right after you get your keys but before you move in. This can ensure the home is in good condition and ready for you and your family.
Professional cleaning
Your new home may look very presentable but it can be good to have a professional housecleaning company clean it before you move in. This can ensure that the bathrooms are sanitary and hygienic and that the kitchen appliances are also completely washed down and ready for your own food storage. A professional cleaning company will also usually address areas of cleaning that are often overlooked by homeowners, such as wiping out kitchen cabinets, vacuuming heating vents and cleaning light fixtures.
Even a quick and basic carpet shampoo or steam clean can get rid of ground-in dirt and lingering cigarette smoke, pet hair and other such debris that may be trapped in carpet fibres. This will ensure the home isn't full of air pollutants and other irritants that you may not have noticed during the buying process. Moving out also means lots of foot traffic, so even if the carpets and tile in the home looked clean before you bought the house, they may be dirty by the time you're ready to move in! Consider a thorough cleaning of the home, including its flooring, before you move so you know your home will be welcoming and ready for you.
Pest control
You may not think your new home needs pest control treatment, but keep in mind that a standard home inspection doesn't include an inspection for pests. You may also easily overlook signs of rodents, roaches, ants and other such unwanted visitors in a home when you tour a house. Having a home treated for pests can ensure that any such infestations are taken care of before you move in so you don't find mice or ants in the kitchen after you arrive. Pest control services can also include noting if the home needs protection from future infestations. For example, if the basement leaks, this added humidity and moisture might attract bugs and rodents. You can then make needed repairs or ensure you continue to have the home treated for pests on a regular basis.
