FAQ: What's the Worst Chore When Moving?

Mr. Clean

The absolute worst chore when moving is

........drum roll......

CLEANING THE HOUSE 

YOU NO LONGER LIVE IN

FOR THE NEW OWNERS

TO ENJOY.

You have prepped your house for sale, staged it :), kept it clean and show ready, weathered critical remarks from agents and buyers, been stood up and let down, negotiated price, made repairs, packed and closed.

You are exhausted from the whole process.  And let's face it, after that offer is a sealed deal, most likely housekeeping is the first thing you let go!

Don't try to save money by cleaning your own house after it is sold.  Hire a cleaning service.  I recommend a service that specializes in cleaning vacant houses.  You know that a vacant house shows every particle of dirt, wall nicks and dings from moving furniture, mold previously covered by shampoo bottles, etc.

 The job that my sellers despise the most is cleaning out the refrigerator.

I hate cleaning the refrigerator even when I'm not moving.  Check the dog in this picture.  Love those booties!

Housekeeping.com

If you know someone who is moving, do them a favor; gift them a house cleaning service.
Did you clean your old house when you moved?  What's your vote?