Inspect before you unpack
- Pet odors, especially near doors and corners
- Stains under where furniture sat
- Water stains near baths, laundry and windows
- Loose or rippled carpet
- Grout discoloration in kitchen and bath
Schedule cleaning in the right order
- 1Repairs and painting
- 2Carpet and tile cleaning
- 3Drying time
- 4Furniture move-in
Moving-day floor protection
- Runners on carpet paths
- Felt pads on furniture legs
- Movers' booties or no shoes
- Doorway mats
First-month habits
Set a vacuum schedule and spot kit. See the Carpet and Rug Institute guidance.
When to call a professional
See move-out cleaning tips, tile and grout cleaning and build a quote.
