by Becky

A sweet reader asked for some suggestions for how and what to clean while her house is on the market, never knowing when an impromptu showing may happen.  What a great opportunity for a freebie checklist!  Getting a house ready to sell is such a hard job – it’s so emotionally and physically draining.  Once your house is for sale, you have the uncertainty of when the next showing will be.  How about a quick clean checklist to keep track of what you need to do quickly before a showing or just to keep the house in tip-top shape while it’s for sale.

Get your house ready to sell and use the Quick Clean Checklist to keep it show ready.

• Clean walls
• Clean light fixtures
• Check light fixtures
• Wash baseboards
• Wash windows
• Clean mirrors
• Wipe switch plates
• Clean appliances-inside and out
• Pack up unnecessary belongings
• Deep clean bathrooms
• Clean off counters
• Take all personal items down
• Cobweb check-basement, garage, porch
• Clean carpets
• Check caulk in bathrooms – fix if needed

Quick Clean Checklist for Showings:

• Wipe down kitchen counters
• Wipe front of appliances
• Quick vacuum floors where necessary
• Quick wash floors where necessary
• Wipe down bathroom counters
• Wipe down toilets
• Switch out all towels
• Fluff sofa pillows
• Make beds – arrange pillows
• Open window treatments
• Quick dust
• Burn a candle or air freshener
• Take out all garbage
• Put out clean rugs
• Open a window if possible to get fresh air in before you leave
• Pick up toys and personal items
• Hide dirty laundry-take it with you in the car if you have to

Moving or know someone that is or will be?  Go here to grab the free printable.  I hope this checklist is a great resource for you!

Like this printable checklist?  You’ll love my shop!

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