8 Kitchen Cleaning Tips to Help You Sell Your Home

8 Kitchen Cleaning Tips to Help You Sell Your Home

Selling your home is a process – and part of it is cleaning your kitchen. If you can afford to hire a professional cleaning team, go for it! But if that’s not in the cards for you, check out these eight simple kitchen cleaning tips that can help you ensure your space is spotless.

8 Kitchen Cleaning Tips to Help You Sell Your Home

Check out these eight kitchen cleaning tips that can help you sell your home:

  1. Clean your oven
  2. Clean your refrigerator and freezer
  3. Wipe down all cabinets and drawers
  4. Clean the sink and countertops
  5. Sweep and mop the floors
  6. Clean the windows
  7. Polish the fixtures
  8. Check for any areas that you may have missed

Here’s a closer look at each.

How to Clean Your Oven to Sell Your Home

Buyers may not notice all the hard work you put into cleaning your oven, but they may notice if you neglect it. The best way to clean your oven is with a commercial cleaning product or a combination of baking soda and water. Whatever you use, be sure to follow the directions on the packaging.

You should also:

  • Take everything out of the oven, including the racks
  • Vacuum the inside with a soft brush attachment
  • Wipe down the door and other surfaces
  • Put everything back in place

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Cleaning Your Refrigerator and Freezer to Help Sell Your Home

Your refrigerator is one appliance that potential buyers will definitely pay attention to. They’ll open the doors, peer inside, and if they don’t like what they see, it could reflect poorly on your home as a whole. So take some time to clean both the fridge and freezer thoroughly before your showing.

Again, you’ll want to start by taking everything out, then:

  • Wipe down the shelves
  • Vacuum the coils (if they’re accessible)
  • Clean the door gaskets
  • Wash the outside of the appliance

After you’re done, put everything back in an organized way. If possible, group items together so buyers can easily see what belongs where.

Wiping Down Cabinets and Drawers to Spruce Up Your Kitchen for a Sale

Your kitchen cabinets and drawers probably get a lot of use – which means they can get pretty dirty over time. To clean them properly, you’ll need to:

  1. Remove everything from the cabinets and drawers
  2. Vacuum or dust them
  3. Wipe them down with a damp cloth
  4. Dry them off
  5. Put everything back in an orderly fashion

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Cleaning the Sink and Countertops Before Selling Your Home

Your kitchen sink and countertops are two of the most important surfaces in your kitchen. Not only do they get a lot of use, but they’re also usually one of the first things potential buyers will see when they walk into your space. So it’s important to make sure they’re clean and clutter-free.

Start by decluttering your countertops, then:

  • Wash them with soap and water
  • Dry them off
  • Scrub the sink until it sparkles
  • Wipe down the faucet and other hardware

Sweeping and Mopping Floors to Prepare Your Kitchen for Sale

Your kitchen floors take a beating on a daily basis. Between spills, dropped food, and foot traffic, they can get pretty dirty. So before you put your home on the market, give them a good cleaning. Start by sweeping up any loose dirt and debris, then mop with a disinfectant solution. Don’t forget to clean under the appliances and in corners where dirt tends to accumulate.

Cleaning Windows and Mirrors to Spruce Up Your Kitchen

Windows and mirrors are another important part of your kitchen that potential buyers will notice. It’s really important to make sure they’re sparkling clean before your showing. Start by dusting them, then cleaning with a glass cleaner. Be sure to dry them off so there are no streaks or smudges.

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Polishing Fixtures to Give Your Kitchen a Fresh Look

Your kitchen fixtures – including the faucet, sink, and hardware – can make a big impression on potential buyers. That means it’s important to make sure they’re clean and in good condition before your showing. To clean them properly, you’ll need to:

  • Dust them
  • Clean them with a mild soap and water solution
  • Dry them off
  • Polish them with a soft cloth

Checking for Any Areas You May Have Missed

After you’ve gone through all of these cleaning tips, it’s a good idea to do a final walk-through of your kitchen to check for any areas you may have missed. Take a look at all the surfaces and make sure they’re free of dust, dirt, and fingerprints. Also, check the floors to see if there are any spots that need to be mopped up. If everything looks good, you’re ready for your showing!

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