tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post551413158741364794..comments2024-03-26T02:50:57.573-06:00Comments on design dump: BOXES, storage tubs....and a moving question.autumnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07740076098992546184noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-62411684605875794272011-09-07T18:19:10.639-06:002011-09-07T18:19:10.639-06:00If you buy a house, they have to give it to you &q...If you buy a house, they have to give it to you "broom clean" If you rent a house, they should deliver it move in ready. Everything spick and span. In New York City when you rent an apartment it has to have a brand new toilet seat. How about that?Nutbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06582321253031488710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-58326311280379630132011-09-07T10:13:43.396-06:002011-09-07T10:13:43.396-06:00At LEAST clean the fridge, the stove, the toilets,...At LEAST clean the fridge, the stove, the toilets, and the sinks. It's useless to worry about floors because people are going to be moving in and dirtying the place anyway. And yeah, get rid of all the trash you can, especially gross stuff like razors. <br /><br />When we moved in to our house, the fridge had MOLD in it because they didn't clean it, and then they let the electricity get turned off. The toilets weren't disgusting, but they certainly didn't sparkle. They also did not have the carpets professionally cleaned, as they claimed and as was in the contract. We should've asked for a receipt.<br /><br />Remember on Seinfeld, where Jerry would say "Newman" with disgust? We now say the name of the previous owners this way.Beth Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15058339474742056103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-87964853415710137742011-09-06T08:45:54.889-06:002011-09-06T08:45:54.889-06:00It all depends on what was in the sales contract. ...It all depends on what was in the sales contract. Our agent put in that we wanted the house including carpet professionally cleaned. But even is that is not put in the contract, I don't think leaving any personal items around is acceptable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-8519877946958949532011-09-06T07:46:34.845-06:002011-09-06T07:46:34.845-06:00When leaving a rental, I often left them more A th...When leaving a rental, I often left them more A than B. However, I would only move into a rental that was truly clean. <br /><br />The owner has an obligation to give you a truly clean home, no matter how the previous tenant left it. And I would be suspicious of a landlord that refused to do even that basic service. Here in NY, it is common practice that the owner will have a professional cleaner come in and do the place before move-in, and deduct the cost from the prior tenant's security if the place is a mess.<br /><br />Good luck, and don't settle for less than you deserve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-70678137710591169692011-09-05T18:44:24.849-06:002011-09-05T18:44:24.849-06:00We were also among the "broom clean" bun...We were also among the "broom clean" bunch. But I left it at option B, I swear. Our first house was my first baby and I wanted to clean it one more time...Also, the house we moved into was sparkling, they'd even had carpet cleaners come!Laurelhttp://howifeedmyfamily.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-5050968622832756542011-09-05T07:46:20.307-06:002011-09-05T07:46:20.307-06:00I would almost have to say a mix. Definitely no pe...I would almost have to say a mix. Definitely no personal items should be left. All things should be cleaned but not immaculate. I would want that and would do it but I don't think most people would stop and clean windows and light switch covers. Some of ours were even broken (well, cracked). Things should be swept, vacuumed, mopped, dusted, etc. though!meganhttp://thependletonhouse.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-65562332216170491552011-09-04T19:56:31.703-06:002011-09-04T19:56:31.703-06:00WITHOUT A DOUBT "B"!!! Insane to think a...WITHOUT A DOUBT "B"!!! Insane to think anyone would think "A" is even acceptable!..Good luck with your move.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-91839877246554942052011-09-03T15:01:40.434-06:002011-09-03T15:01:40.434-06:00I've always left every place option B clean. M...I've always left every place option B clean. Most places I've moved into have been option B clean, too, but there have been a few "Ick" episodes. The previous owners of our current home left so much stuff here it was ridiculous. The garage was literally full of crud. I had to give the house a thorough scrub down before unpacking a single box.laxsupermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797787877548962742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-29705136041091107032011-09-03T12:02:31.377-06:002011-09-03T12:02:31.377-06:00Anytime I move out of a place, I make sure it is o...Anytime I move out of a place, I make sure it is option B!!! And I expect the place I'm moving into to be the same, whether it's a rental or a place I've purchased. BUT, believe me, I've had to scrub the places I've moved into so many times - it's disgusting!lisaroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09201063720578870254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-54612612464317802022011-09-03T08:04:06.254-06:002011-09-03T08:04:06.254-06:00The trouble is, even with "B", it is all...The trouble is, even with "B", it is all open to interpretation... One person's clean is another's "it's a mess". And yes, "broom clean" is the term most often used,which really doesn't say much.<br />Can you get the agent to hire a cleaning service? Can you hire one and be reimbursed?<br />We cleaned our old house (still....for sale) at least three times. It is immaculate. But still no offer after 15 months. <br />We are all thinking of you, Autumn, and wish the best with the move...Libby https://www.blogger.com/profile/11556491482494737313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-11487370002364773102011-09-02T23:49:44.377-06:002011-09-02T23:49:44.377-06:00Definitely Option B is ideal yet probably not the ...Definitely Option B is ideal yet probably not the norm. Somewhere in between Option A and B seems to be the most acceptable. But food in the fridge, razors, dirty cupboards, trash? Sounds like the days of my mobile home management years ago when I saw plenty of vacated mobile homes left in such condition or worse. People in a hurry to move, however, don't usually take the time to clean baseboards, window sills, etc. I say if one can afford it, hire professional cleaners. Sure saves you the hassle and time:)Southwest Cottage Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775924772350439160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-20806155617057602472011-09-02T21:18:39.628-06:002011-09-02T21:18:39.628-06:00it should be clean; other people are slobs; it'...it should be clean; other people are slobs; it's never clean enough. save yourself some time and hire some cleaners. the cost will be worth it. we never hire anyone to do anything and I always wish we would.Cherri Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109595206075746565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-71226570862913925142011-09-02T19:55:20.124-06:002011-09-02T19:55:20.124-06:00Why should you have to clean up a mess left by som...Why should you have to clean up a mess left by someone else? Definitely, without a doubt, super cleanMelissaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07298980997450732572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-37152912146772066662011-09-02T18:49:07.398-06:002011-09-02T18:49:07.398-06:00A-
I would leave a home in Option B condition b/c...A-<br /><br />I would leave a home in Option B condition b/c I'd be embarrassed any other way. I would also expect a new-to-me home to be in Option B condition for my arrival; however, I'd clean it all myself anyway even if it was. ;) (But then, I don't eat other people's home-baked goods and avoid riding in the vehicles of others. ::shivers and chills::)Angiehttp://carnahan970207.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-45197302607973887802011-09-02T18:16:30.877-06:002011-09-02T18:16:30.877-06:00Very definitely B. Our first apartment 'looked...Very definitely B. Our first apartment 'looked' clean when we moved in, I probably did some minor cleaning. It wasn't long though before we discovered a rat in the kitchen...all because there was old food behind the fridge!<br />My friends also recently moved into a house... filled with lovebugs, ants, mold in the fridge...it was awful - and they were moving in with a baby.<br />I will have to keep in mind hiring cleaners if I ever run into that situation, moving is tiring enough!Shannon Crisseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05357627280160224432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-77110183626842864722011-09-02T17:54:54.326-06:002011-09-02T17:54:54.326-06:00B - absolutely.
When we left our last place, I hi...B - absolutely.<br /><br />When we left our last place, I hired cleaners to come and clean. I also had those same folks clean the new house.. it was very clean when we bought the house but I needed it cleaned prior to moving in.P.S. I love this...https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371927454265200388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-71678980401305118162011-09-02T15:27:19.945-06:002011-09-02T15:27:19.945-06:00BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBMary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14551713995531943847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-89282771183385997452011-09-02T13:24:05.061-06:002011-09-02T13:24:05.061-06:00May I select both? Now, what I would prefer is &q...May I select both? Now, what I would prefer is "B," however, we recently sold my mom's house and the buyers were so stinkin' picky about every item in the home inspection, no matter how minor, I didn't mind leaving them some dust and cobwebs. Harrumph. We didn't even leave any spare T.P. in the bathrooms or excess furniture they were hoping we'd leave behind.KimMalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11153549261521697368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-50026520291876917252011-09-02T13:23:27.585-06:002011-09-02T13:23:27.585-06:00I am so sorry! Unfortunately people don't hav...I am so sorry! Unfortunately people don't have the same common courtesy as you. I would see if you can afford to hire merry maids, like the other lady mentioned, for your new place.Annienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-67710771936278028902011-09-02T12:39:56.788-06:002011-09-02T12:39:56.788-06:00Option BBBBBBB
It's good Karma to leave a cle...Option BBBBBBB<br /><br />It's good Karma to leave a clean house behind. Your old neighbors wont have to hear what slobs you all were if you leave a dirty house.Kaminski Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03822353576353517492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-70505079181914798632011-09-02T12:12:59.713-06:002011-09-02T12:12:59.713-06:00We lucked out with our first two homes and had fam...We lucked out with our first two homes and had families who hired a cleaning service to come in after they moved out. From the buyer's point of view we were completely thrilled and grateful to be able to skip the step of having to clean. If you're able to get the place CLEAN for the next family I know that they'll be thrilled. (But then again, you rented the place, shouldn't the landlord deal with it? On second thought, just a quick scrubbing might do.)Karen https://www.blogger.com/profile/02441070110507014088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-48182917076322617532011-09-02T11:57:23.523-06:002011-09-02T11:57:23.523-06:00Option C - Something in between. No matter how cle...Option C - Something in between. No matter how clean you leave a house, or how clean your new house is, it WILL be recleaned. Also, every time I've moved, I've given the place a really good clean..then in the process of moving, the floors get dirty from the movers/friends helping, dust bunnies you didn't realise were there come out to play. Each time I had to leave the situation as is for the new owners/renters because of the day wasting away. The fact of the matter is the process of moving is stressful and there is a time crunch involved concerning trucks/rentals, key handover, elevator booking. I've never been offended by a previous person's mess because I've always given the benefit of doubt that I would like to receive myself.Then again, the messes were never that bad.Katherinehttp://thebasic2beautifulhome.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-32028612904393749842011-09-02T11:51:11.374-06:002011-09-02T11:51:11.374-06:00that would be option B for sure.. anything less i...that would be option B for sure.. anything less is just nasty.. they should actually have a cleaning service in to take care of the house top to bottom and the floors/carpets steamed cleaned.. if it wasnt I would bring someone in myself and take it off next months rentcarahttp://lukeandhailiegirl.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-17258525810853047292011-09-02T10:13:24.575-06:002011-09-02T10:13:24.575-06:00Please tell me it's 'B'!!!! Because t...Please tell me it's 'B'!!!! Because that's what I did...with a little assistance from friends....and I have done many many times for friends moving. And yes, I've also helped clean for them on the move in. Regardless....some of us have higher standards. But...if you don't have friends and family to clean with/for you on either end...hire it done. I can't imagine moving in to a home that isn't clean...how in the world would you be able to put things away as quickly as necessary?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-20072335008736893152011-09-02T09:24:01.721-06:002011-09-02T09:24:01.721-06:00Whenever we move I always count on a couple hundre...Whenever we move I always count on a couple hundred bucks for Merry Maids to come in and deep clean the NEW house...even it looks pretty good. I just don't know if the old owner really spent time cleaning, or if their "clean" is the same as mine. AND I don't want to spend the time, like mentioned, cleaning my old home and then the new home. <br /><br />Merry maids is a must-do for me. And a great housewarming gift!<br /><br />Good Luck Autumn!callyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07125265961242085149noreply@blogger.com