@Karen Hodge, I hear you!! Sometimes I think the estate agent should carry quite a bit of the blame actually. If they do their job correctly like you see in the adds on TV, they should bring these discrepancies to the attention of the sellers, stand on their morals and say if you can't get it better than this, then you'll have to find someone else to sell your home!! I know you can't make everybody "house proud" but the saying "do unto others" springs to mind. I bet if these same people bought a house not up to scratch, "a current affair" would hear about it but they don't think it wrong to simply walk out on a house that isn't being left nicely for the next family!! I have some friends that recently sold a house in Essendon, Melb and whilst the buyers were back and forth selling their own home, my friends kept watering the plants and even did things like painted out the wardrobes because of the scuff marks made over time!! They cleaned the entire two storey house from top to bottom and finished by mopping the floors as they were exiting. The buyers were so taken by the entire home, they bought it with almost all the furniture that my friends had in it!!

There is a product called Nanokote that you apply to the shower screen so the water just beads off when wet. Now I did try this product years ago and didn't find it that great but it could of improved by now. But my husband uses car wax on the windscreen of my car and polishes it off so water just slides of it when it rains so I am thinking of him doing this when we move into our new home shortly and see how that goes. As for tiles everyone raves about those steam machines but in the product reviews I haven't found a model that hasn't broke down after a short use.

this is one of the best I've seen! gorgeous!

Essential cleaning before entering a new house Making a move is something that, hopefully, we do rarely in life. And, although it can be a very exciting experience, it is also a time full of stress because of the great complexity involved. Pack all our belongings, prepare all the documentation, put everything back in the new house, and so forth But we cannot forget the essential cleaning tasks that we must carry out before entering the new house. In fact, cleaning the house before moving in is one of the most important, since normally, when the keys are delivered to us, there is dirt that has been accumulating during the time it has been empty. Here are some tricks so you can do it in the shortest possible time and enjoy your new home as soon as possible. We also recommend contacting professional cleaning companies to achieve flawless cleaning. Information 1 Tip for a perfect cleaning before entering a new house1.1 Cleaning from top to bottom 1.2 Cleaning the windows 1.3 Bathroom cleaning 1.4 Hood and oven cleaning 1.5 Clean and polish the floor 1.6 Cleaning sofas and upholstered furniture Tips for a perfect cleaning before entering a new house Cleaning from top to bottom We should always start cleaning the furniture, ceilings, walls, and windows first before the floor since the dirt will fall down. In this way, we will avoid having to clean twice. If the house has already been inhabited, it will be faster, but it is always convenient to do a review. Window cleaning We should clean windows both inside and out. It is advisable to start with the carpentry, the bars, and the shutters, and leave the glass for last. In addition, in sliding windows, you must thoroughly clean the accumulated dirt on the upper and lower rails. Bathroom cleaning Although the bathroom has not been used since the previous tenants left and they left it clean, when the keys are handed over, it is normal that it is not spotless. Ideally, clean it before you move so that it is ready to use when you arrive. Hood and oven cleaning The kitchen is one of the dirtiest areas of the house. Besides thoroughly cleaning all the kitchen furniture, clean the oven and the hood. If the hood plate is removable, it is most convenient to put it in the dishwasher and use a degreaser for the rest. For the oven, remember to use specific products so that it is perfect from day one. Clean and polish the floor Once you put all the furniture, it will be much more difficult to clean the floor thoroughly. Therefore, it is better that you clean and polishes it before moving permanently. Also, you may have to bring in a polishing machine. If there is furniture, protect it so that it does not get dirty, and moving it will be more difficult. Cleaning sofas and upholstered furniture Remove hair, dust, and dirt with a vacuum. In this way, it will be much easier and faster, especially if you use the special accessory for upholstery that includes the vacuum cleaner. Insists on the back and armrests of sofas, chairs, and armchairs. Also, if there are any upholstered headboards at home, you should also vacuum them. If you lack to know-how or time to do the cleaning, you can always seek an external or outsourcedprofessional cleaning service in Sydneythat can do all your professional cleaning needs