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By Author: Ganapathy Krishnan
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Tip 1 - Keep the Grime Out

We all know most of the dirt inside our homes is because of people and pets walking in with filthy paws.
At our home, we require all guests to take off their shoes (yes, we are little extreme).

You do not have to make your guests do this, but here is a great idea: Doormats at all your entrances. Astroturf doormats remain the most common, top-selling doormats for the price.

Tip 2 - Stock your home with a vacuum cleaner

Most guests are very conscientious and will vacuum up anything they drop. You just need to provide the means to do so.

Tip 3 - Go the Extra Mile and Provide a Carpet Cleaner

Yes, some guests will do this too. Especially, if it will help them get their deposit back. Just make sure you have the instructions on hand for them.

Tip 4 - Use Gentle Ingredients for Cleaning or Go Green

Ask your house cleaning crew what they use for cleaning. Make sure they start with the gentlest of products first and use heavy duty chemicals only if absolutely necessary. There are lots of eco-friendly cleaning products.

Tip 5 - Avoid Abrasive ...
... Materials

Abrasive materials will take a toll on your house and make your house look old. Refer to Tip 4 to avoid this situation.

Tip 6 - Use Baking Soda in your refrigerator

Refrigerators can have bad odors. Make sure your crew uses a mixture of 3 tablespoons of baking soda with a quart of water to clean and deodorize at the same time.

Tip 7 - Watch for Toilet Bowl Buildup

Make sure your housekeeping crew does a thorough job with the best products on a regular basis for keeping the toilet clean. A phosphoric bown cleaner should also work great. Or for no chemicals, Green Works makes great products too.

Tip 8 - Protect Your Hardwood Floors

Coat your hardwood floors with a protective coating to make it easier to clean. You can also use area rugs to protect floors from the sunlight and traffic, Attach felt pads to the base of any furniture to avoid scrapes. Using a humidifier with the level set at 40 to 50 percent will help too.

Tip 9 - Keep Your House Clutter Free

No matter how clean your house is, if it is full of clutter or looks disorganized, it may come across as messy to some guests. Simplemom provides good tips on decluttering your home.

Tip 10 - Clean Your Windows

It is a job that most people dread but needs to be done. Ensure that this is done at least once a year for a more thorough cleaning to keep your house looking sparkling clean from the inside and out.
Krish is the President and co-founder of RentExpert, the best place to rent high quality managed rentals.