Storing Your Belongings in a Small Bedroom

Some people like to stay away from foreclosures when looking for a home to buy, but you may have been up for the tough challenge of turning such a home into one that truly feels like your own. However, some foreclosures can be slightly messy and not ready for moving in once you get the keys. While you should absolutely give the house a thorough cleaning, this is not all that you should do. It is best to spend some time working on things that will help you enjoy living there as soon as you move into the home.

Replace the Air Filters

In a home with central air conditioning, as long as the system works, you may think everything is fine. But if the air filters in the home are of poor quality, you could have an extremely dusty home on your hands. Replacing the air filters with ones that have a high MERV rating in the 5 to 8 range is ideal. This will keep your furniture and other possessions from getting covered in dust right after moving in.

Replace Missing Items

When moving into a foreclosure, the previous homeowners could have removed some items. The most likely things are shower heads, interior doors, cabinet hardware, cabinet doors, and window treatments. While having to replace these items is unfortunate, you can look on the bright side and see it as an opportunity to enjoy additions that truly match your personal wants and needs.

Deep Clean the Floors

One thing that you will want to do is clean the floors. If you have carpeting, you should deep clean the carpets, take care of stains, and eliminate pet odor if it is noticeable. A steam cleaning machine will do the trick, but you may want to rely on professional cleaners for their ability to get rid of tough stains.

With hardwood floors, you will want to finish them before bringing your belongings inside. How often you need to do this revolves how much wear and tear your floors endure. So, starting off in your new home with freshly finished floors means you will not have to worry about doing it again for a long time.

If you have tile floors, you may not have to do anything to the tile, but replacing and sealing, or at least sealing the grout is crucial. This process will protect the most delicate part of your floors for a long time.

It is best to clean the carpeting or finish the hardwood flooring as your final step before moving in, but you should seal the grout between your tiles right away to protect the floors from damage.

Taking care of these things before moving into a foreclosure will help you have an easy transition. Contact a service like Bekins Van Lines Inc for more help with moving.