Spring has sprung! As you’re enjoying your morning coffee with the windows open, the sunlight hits just perfectly and you notice glittering speckles of dust floating through the air. You look around and the baseboards have dust bunnies and the blinds and ceiling fans have a visible layer of filth. No one wants to buy a dirty house – time for some SPRING CLEANING! You’re in luck – we’ve got a few Life Hacks to make the most common cleaning conundrums a bit more bearable. Your prospective buyers will appreciate the cleanliness and comfort these hacks bring!
Life Hack #1 – Use lemons to remove stains from faucets and other hardware so prospective buyers don’t inherit grimy fixtures.
Life Hack #2 – Use two common kitchen sponges – cut a slit in the middle section and attach them to kitchen tongs. Use these to clean dust from vertical/horizontal blinds and ceiling fans so prospective buyers aren’t fixated on dirty housewares.
Life Hack #3 – Scrub baseboards with a magic eraser sponge and then wipe down with a dryer sheet to repel future dust/hair from clinging to them. Make those important details and accents spick and span.
Life Hack #4 – Eliminate greasy and grimy cabinets by scrubbing with a toothbrush coated with vegetable or coconut oil and baking soda. Your potential buyers will love the freshly shined finishes.
Life Hack #5 – Fill a plastic bag with white vinegar and secure it over your shower head with a twist tie. Eliminate those unsightly hard water stains to make your bathroom look like new again.
Life Hack #6 – Oil and grease stains on your concrete and garage floors are an eyesore. Use some coca-cola to soak them and remove the presence of stains so your buyers see this property has been well cared for.
Life Hack #7 – Coffee filters are the perfect dusting tool for televisions, monitors, and other screens. Your screens will be so clean the prospective buyers will be able to see their smiling reflection as they take in the beauty and charm of your home.
Life Hack #8 – Streak free windows enhance your home’s appeal. Use some crumpled newspaper and window spray (or make your own using 2 cups water, ¼ cup vinegar, ½ teaspoon liquid soap) for a streak-free shine.
Be sure to reach out to Gateway Insurance Group to learn more about simple tips that can make all the difference for the value of your home. Visit us at www.gfapandc.com/nexthome