Moving into a new home in Columbus is exciting — and it is also the one time your home is completely empty. Before the boxes, the furniture, and the rugs arrive, a thorough move-in clean gives you a fresh start that is much harder to get later. Here is a room-by-room checklist to work through before move-in day.

Start with the kitchen. Wipe down the inside of cabinets and drawers, clean shelves, and wash the sink and faucet. Clean the inside of the refrigerator and the oven if they are staying with the home, and wipe appliance exteriors. A clean kitchen on day one means you can unpack food and cooking supplies without stopping to scrub first.

Move to the bathrooms next. Scrub sinks, toilets, tubs, and showers, wipe mirrors, and clean tile and grout lines. Replace or clean shower curtains and liners, and wipe down light fixtures and cabinet fronts. Bathrooms collect dust and residue during a move, so a full clean here makes the whole home feel new.

Then work through bedrooms and living areas. Dust ceiling fans, vents, and light fixtures from the top down, wipe windowsills and switch plates, and clean closet shelves and rods. Vacuum or mop floors last in each room, so dust that falls during cleaning does not undo your work.

Do not forget the details that are easy to miss. Wipe door handles, clean air vent covers, check for cobwebs in corners, and give entryways a good sweep and mop. If the previous home had pets, a careful vacuum of carpets and corners helps the space feel truly yours.

The best order is simple: clean top to bottom, back to front, and save floors for last. Work one room at a time, and finish each room before moving on. That way, even if you run short on time, the rooms you have finished are ready to use.

If you would rather walk into a home that is already clean, Ohio Supreme Clean offers move-in cleaning in Columbus, quoted by scope based on the size and condition of the home. Standard recurring cleans start at $139 for a studio or one-bedroom, $189 for two to three bedrooms, and $259 for four or more bedrooms, with tax added on top where it applies. First cleans are always full price, and recurring visits can save 20% weekly or 10% every two weeks, starting from the second visit.

Book at https://ohiosupremeclean.com/contact/ or call/text 380-246-4069.