12 guidelines to clean out a trashed house

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12 Guidelines to Clean Out a Trashed House Things you need to carry out for basic cleaning of a trashed house: Dumpster, Garbage bags, Buckets, Vacuum cleaner, Face masks, Boots, Eye protection, Brooms, etc.

Guidelines to clean a trashed house: 1. Determine the need for permits and insurance. Depending on the amount of damage, permits for hauling, disposal and structural repairs may be required. 2.

Seek out the source of any foul odors. This can be decaying food, garbage piled in bags, mould or dead rodents or other animals.

3. Rent a dumpster. Use a rollback dumpster for large quantities of garbage. 4. Fumigate and disinfect the house to remove mould, mildew and odours. 5. Evaluate the extent of damage. Look for holes or cracks in walls, floors and ceilings. 6. Inspect the pipes and outlets for visible damage. 7. Unplug the refrigerator. Dispose of any food items left inside. 8. Remove any abandoned furnishings. Consider donating anything that is still usable. 9. Clean appliance surfaces with a bleach-based cleanser to eliminate bacteria. 10. Clean floors, starting at the top floor and working down through each successive floor. 11. Paint the walls and ceilings, starting at the top floor to avoid tracking through finished areas. 12. Finally, call up a professional service for good advice and expert cleaning. Visit us on http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au / for more info and to hire professional cleaning services.


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