The annual tradition of a 'spring clean' means giving your home a thorough clean, tackling areas that aren't usually covered in your regular routine. One property expert has now revealed some clever and affordable home hacks that homeowners should use this spring to leave your house looking brand new.
The experts have found that bad smells are the biggest turn-offs at a home viewings, with pets, children and daily life taking its toll on carpets and soft furnishings. Therefore, it's important to eliminate unpleasant smells before buyers step inside for a viewing.To rid your home of odours without breaking the bank, an expert at GetAgent recommends using bicarbonate of soda - which can cost just 65p to buy from supermarkets - if you don't already have it in your cupboards.
“You don’t need to spend a lot of money, as a really good deep clean and a sort through of clutter and everyday items can let your space shine, so that buyers are able to see the true potential of your property - helping them to envision living there themselves.”A spring clean is the perfect opportunity to have a proper sort out and throw out the things you no longer need.
You could either hire a carpet cleaner for a day or two to tackle the whole home, or spot-treat different areas of the home using affordable household products such as bicarbonate of soda, which is a great natural deodoriser. Just sprinkle some onto the soft surface you want to clean and then vacuum it up the next day - costing as little as 65p.