Two things usually stand out the first time you walk into a flat you have just received the keys for: fine dust inside the cabinets and limescale marks in the bathroom. For someone preparing to move in Kızılcadağ, a neighbourhood of Korkuteli, the real question is which task is done in what order before the furniture arrives. This guide is meant to help you choose the right scope and avoid delays on the day of the work.
Why the order changes in an empty flat
Cleaning an empty flat follows a different logic from cleaning a furnished home. Cabinet interiors, under-shelf areas, the space behind radiators, window edges and floor corners can only be reached comfortably while the rooms are empty. A sensible order is therefore top to bottom and dry work before wet work: cabinet interiors and upper edges first, then glass and frames, floors last. If floors are washed first, dust falling from above forces the job to be repeated.
Agreeing the scope beforehand is part of that order. For empty flat cleaning, it should be clear from the start whether water and electricity are on, when the keys are handed over, and whether paint or renovation residue is present. If renovation has just finished, the job belongs under a different heading: post-construction cleaning separates coarse debris removal from fine cleaning, and dust is taken out in stages.
Regular cleaning or a one-off detailed clean
These are not the same scope. Regular cleaning keeps an already ordered home in that order: kitchen and bathroom surfaces, living areas, floors, waste. A one-off detailed clean targets accumulated work; cabinet interiors, oven and fridge interiors are discussed separately because they change both method and time.
The practical distinction comes from a few questions. Is the home currently lived in? How long since the last thorough clean? Is there grease build-up in the kitchen? If the answers point to an unused home, a long gap and visible build-up, a one-off detailed job makes more sense; afterwards home cleaning can continue at regular intervals.
Realistic expectations for old sofa stains
Old stains in upholstery behave differently from fresh ones. If a stain has been absorbed over a long period, if it was treated earlier with an unsuitable product, or if the fabric tends to release colour, the result may be limited. Before sofa cleaning, the manufacturer's care label is checked; where no label exists or it cannot be read, method selection becomes more cautious.
Staining, fabric wear and a change in the surface coating can look alike; telling them apart requires assessment on site, and no firm diagnosis is offered in advance. No promise is made that a stain will be fully removed. After washing, ventilation is needed for drying, so plan for the sofa to be out of use during that time.
Checkpoints before and after the work
- Are water and electricity on, and are the entrance and lift usable?
- Are cabinets and drawers empty, with any items that stay set aside?
- If there is a sofa, has the care label been found and shown?
- Have issues such as cracked glass, loose tiles or a leaking tap been reported beforehand?
- At the end, were cabinet interiors, bathroom grout, window frames and floor corners reviewed together?
The other scopes in brief
Home, office and workplace, post-construction, empty flat, apartment and residential complex, villa, sofa cleaning and glass cleaning are covered. In offices, electronic devices and documents stay outside the scope. In apartment buildings, a passage plan is set for wet stairs and shared areas. Pool maintenance is not included for villas. Glass cleaning is limited to accessible panes and frames.
How many days before moving should cleaning be done?
Planning it while the flat is still empty, before furniture arrives, is the most efficient. Leave a gap between key handover and moving day so wet work has time to dry.
Should the sofa be cleaned before or after the move?
Cleaning it after it is in place in the new home also covers any soiling that occurs during transport. Choose a day when the room can be ventilated afterwards.
For an address in Kızılcadağ, scope, access and work order are settled by phone: 0537 4450191. Office: Sütçüler Mahallesi 15 Temmuz Şehitler Cd No109/D Kepez/Antalya.