Moving into a new apartment or home in Boston? Cleaning before you unpack is the easiest way to start fresh. Empty rooms are much faster to clean than furnished ones, and you can address areas that will be hard to reach once furniture is in place.
Kitchen
- Clean inside all cabinets and drawers
- Wipe interior of refrigerator and freezer
- Clean inside oven and microwave
- Scrub sink and polish fixtures
- Wipe countertops and backsplash
- Clean dishwasher interior
- Mop floors
Bathrooms
- Scrub tub, shower, and tile
- Disinfect toilet completely
- Clean vanity, sink, and mirror
- Wipe inside medicine cabinet
- Clean exhaust fan
- Mop floors
All Rooms
- Wipe closet shelves and rods
- Clean window sills and tracks
- Dust light fixtures and ceiling fans
- Clean baseboards
- Vacuum or mop all floors
- Wipe switch plates and door handles