11 Essential Cleaning Chores to Complete Before Showing Your House

Dust accumulates on any flat surface around the home, but it’s most commonly found building up on bookshelves, entertainment units, television stands, and coffee tables because these surfaces are more rarely used than the kitchen counter or the dining table. A layer of dust sends the wrong message to potential buyers, making the home seem neglected and diminishing its appearance.

Grab a soft, microfiber cloth that won’t scratch or otherwise damage the furniture, and consider using a cleaning spray to help remove dust. Note, these sprays are not universally suitable for all surfaces, so carefully choose between wood cleaners, glass cleaners, stainless steel cleaners, and bleach-fortified cleaners to match the cleaning solution to the intended surface material.

Related: Solved! Why is My House so Dusty?

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