Moving into your first home is always such an exciting time. After what seems like an eternity of scrimping and saving, all of that hard work has finally paid off and youβre ready to move into your own place. But there are some less exciting aspects of being a first time homeowner as well. Youβll have to buy all of the boring stuff that you donβt really want to spend money on, but you canβt avoid. If you donβt get all of the essentials, you wonβt be able to maintain a clean and comfortable home. When you go out shopping, use this checklist of first home essentials to make sure that you donβt miss anything out.
Vacuum Cleaner
Every household needs a good vacuum cleaner unless you want to live under a mountain of dust. People often make the mistake of going for the cheapest one that they can find but it isnβt worth it. The suction wonβt be great so itβll take you twice as long to clean the house and itβs also likely to break a lot quicker. Youβre better off paying a little more money for a high end vacuum cleaner that will make cleaning quick and easy, and itβll last you for years to come.
An Iron
Ironing is everybodyβs least favourite job but you canβt exactly turn up to work in creased clothes every day, so you need to get yourself an iron. Again, buying cheap isnβt the best idea because you wonβt get the quality and it wonβt do a great job. Check out this great list of the best steam irons to make sure that youβre getting a good one. Buying a good quality iron will make the job a lot easier and quicker.
A Broom
Having a vacuum is essential for getting all of that dust and dirt up from the floor but you donβt always want to get it out every time you make a small mess. Youβd be surprised how quickly hardwood floors and tiles collect dust but you can make it more manageable if you keep on top of it properly. People often think of a broom as a bit old fashioned but if you have a quick sweep every day, you wonβt have to spend anywhere near as much time with the vacuum.
A Mop
Even if youβre sweeping regularly and youβve got a decent vacuum cleaner, youβll still get bits stuck on the floor that are hard to get up. This dirt can quickly build up and make the floor look disgusting so youβll need a mop to clean it off. You can go for a standard mop but if you want to make life easier for yourself, get a steam cleaning mop. You wonβt have to spend ages scrubbing the floors, the steam will lift any dirt right off.
Get these essentials when you first move into your new home and youβll be able to keep it clean easily.
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Lynsey Queen of Clean xoxo