In 2017, around 5.5 million homes were sold in the United States. A lot of these homes were sold under what they’re worth, which means home sellers missed out on a lot of extra cash.

But why are homes often sold for less than they’re worth? One of the biggest reasons is because their homes are dirty or cluttered when people come to view it. It can be really difficult for buyers to see past a messy home, so they offer a lot less money.

If you want to sell your house for what it’s actually worth (or more) then you need to learn how to deep clean a house. Deep cleaning goes beyond mopping, dusting, and vacuuming. Here are great some tips to get you started on this essential item on your home selling checklist.

Get Rid of the Clutter

Clutter not only makes a house look messy, but it makes the home look smaller. It also becomes really difficult for buyers to picture themselves living in your home because your stuff is everywhere.

So before you start doing other deep cleaning tasks, you need to get rid of all the extra stuff lying around. You don’t need to throw it away, just store it out of sight. You can put it in storage, in the attic, or in the garage.

Your house should have the bare minimum of furniture and decor so people can imagine how they would decorate it themselves.

Carpet Cleaning

If you have carpet in your home, odds are it’s got some dirt and stains that won’t come out from vacuuming. You may feel hesitant to invest in carpet dry cleaning services, but it can make a big difference in how clean your house looks.

Your home will boost in value just from having clean stain-free carpets, so carpet cleaning will more than pay for itself.

Polish Hardware

If you have bronze or other hardware in your home, now is the time to whip out your polish and cloth and start working at making it nice and shiny.

Polishing can make your home look brand new and in great shape, so it’ll boost your home value right away. It’s an easy and inexpensive way to make your home look updated and worth more money.

Spot Clean Walls and Tile

Odds are when you do your weekly or monthly cleaning, you don’t spot clean every last inch of your home. But dirt spots stand out to people who are looking to buy your home, so it’s definitely necessary to clean everything.

Start from the left/back of your home and work to the right/front. Look at every inch of the tile floor and every wall.

Spot clean any dirt smudges that you find. You may need to paint over spots that can’t be cleaned.

Your goal is to make it look like the foundation of your home is brand new-like you never even lived there.

Learning How to Deep Clean a House Is Easy

Now that you know the basics of how to deep clean a house, you can use a checklist to ensure that you don’t miss anything. The cleaner your home looks, the more you’ll make when you sell it.

If you need help selling your home fast, check out this blog post for some great tips!