Moving to a new home is often good news, especially if it’s better than the old one! However, that does not mean that we are only required to get our our stuff and leave the keys. To avoid problems, here are some tips that will make your moving an easier task.
Replace the extinguished bulbs and clean the lampshades
Shades often collect more dust than we suppose, so clean them carefully with a damp cloth before you get out of your old home. Check the lights anywhere, and if a bulb is burnt, replace it with a new one to leave the rooms in good condition.
Take a look at the bathroom
This room is probably the first thing your landlord will check when accepting the keys, so pay special attention to it. You can use a mixture of water with vinegar or baking soda. It works for cleaning the toilet, shower, as well as the joints in the bathroom, this magical natural mixture can remove scale and soap stains. Don’t forget to clean the mirror in the bathroom and remove all your belongings from the room, such as towels, toothbrushes and others.
Take Care of the Oven
To remove greasy stains easily and handy, put some baking soda into hot water and gently wipe the stove with the mixture. For a better result, you can apply the solution and allow it to work for about 10 minutes before removing the stains with a sponge. Do not forget to clean the dishwasher as well as the kitchen cabinets.
Remove all paintings and stickers from the walls 
Take a good look at the rooms and remove all wall paintings and decorations. In the same way remove various stickers, hangers or magnets from the refrigerator. Stickers can be removed by heating them with a hairdryer and pulling gently, then remove the residual glue with cotton moistened with a little oil. Be careful and do not use abrasive materials for smooth surfaces as well as thinners that can damage the color of the furniture.
Make a list of small things that you can forget to pack
When leaving your old home it is a good idea to make a list of all the smaller items and appliances you can forget. These can be both small appliances such as a toaster or juicer, as well as personal items like books, clothes and various decorations. For the sake of clarity, we recommend that you divide your belongings into categories so that you can easily navigate through the list and not miss something. This trick also helps when traveling on a business trip for longer or when you are on holiday and it is time to leave the hotel.
Get rid of all the rubbish
When you are ready with all the cleaning and decluttering, use a professional rubbish removal company London which will collect and dispose all the waste. This will save you a lot of time and efforts if you want do get rid of bulky items and furniture or a lot of big trash bags.
