Guide · Updated November 2026
Cleaning before you sell a house: what buyers notice first
Kitchens and bathrooms. Buyers notice limescale, grease and tired grout straight away, and they photograph badly.
Which rooms matter most?
Kitchens and bathrooms. Buyers notice limescale, grease and tired grout straight away, and they photograph badly.
Should I deep clean before photos?
Yes. Book the clean a day or two before the photographer so windows, mirrors and floors look their best.
Is it worth cleaning carpets?
If they're light-coloured or marked, a professional carpet clean is cheap compared with the impression stained carpets leave on viewings.
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