De-clutter as much as possible – store excess in garage
Replace all light bulbs with matching bulbs (warm preferred)
Replace all light bulbs with brighter bulbs rather than energy saving bulbs (if possible)
Clean all windows inside and outside
Remove all lace/see through privacy curtains/blinds
Remove all personal items e.g. photos
Tidy/Hide all power leads/cables
LOUNGE ROOM / LIVING AREAS
Turn off TV and put remotes away
Remove all toys, fans, game consoles
Remove Exercise bikes/equipment
Arrange DVDs, games, books neatly in shelves
Turn off and clean ceiling fan
KITCHEN / DINING AREAS
Clean and put away all dishes/cutlery
Remove all appliances
Clean all splash-backs and range hoods
Remove all detergents, dish clothes, dish rack, tea towels, plugs
Ensure Range hood lights are working
Remove all objects from fridge e.g. magnets, photos
Remove bins and pet bowls
Minimise bench top clutter e.g. salt and pepper, coffee, cereal boxes
BEDROOMS
De-clutter toys, books, games, tissue boxes
Remove all personal items
Ensure bedside lamps are working and are on
Remove posters/stickers from walls
Clear away all clothes
BATHROOMS / ENSUITES
Remove all soaps/shampoo/face washers/bath mats/scales/bins
Remove all tooth brushes/tooth paste/razors/hair dryers
Make sure glass and mirrors are spotless
Remove all non-matching towels
Remove toilet cleaning utensils
Ensure toilet roll is not empty
OUTSIDE AREAS
Mow the lawn and trim edges
Rake/sweep up leaves, sticks, papers
Remove all gardening equipment e.g. hoses, rakes, wheel barrows
Pressure clean driveway and paved areas
Tidy garden e.g. weeds
Remove washing and pegs from clothes line
Remove all cars/boats/bikes/caravans
Remove all toys
POOL / SPA AREAS
Ensure pool is clean
Remove all pool cleaners and poles
Remove all pool toys
30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOOT
Set the table (optional)
Place wine glasses and wine on outside table
Open all blinds
Turn on all lights
Turn off ceiling fans
Turn off TV
Put pets away
Put children away
Ensure vehicles can’t be seen
Remove washing from clothes lines
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