Another year, another festivity to celebrate! 

As the Hari Raya songs make their rounds and lemang stalls begin popping up, it’s time to get Raya-ready. Make sure your home is spick, span, and ready to host with this quick Raya cleaning checklist.

Raya Checklist For Your House

1. Living Room

• Declutter your electronics and electrical cables. Recycle broken or spoilt electronics responsibly.
• Vacuum and deep clean the sofa, or wash the cushion covers if they are removable.
• Vacuum and wash the carpet, or take it to the dry cleaners.
• Wash the curtains and switch them out for new, clean ones.

2. Bedroom

• Change the bedsheets, comforters, blankets, and pillowcases and wash them clean.
• Clean your cupboard, drawers, and mirror with a damp cloth. At the same time, declutter items you don’t use anymore or have outgrown.
• Vacuum the mattress to maintain cleanliness and remove dirt, dust mites, and dead skin.
• Vacuum and mop the entire room, including less visible areas like underneath the bed, dresser, cabinet, and more.
• Wash the curtains and replace them with clean ones.
• Vacuum and wash the carpet.

3. Bathroom

• With floor cleaner and water, scrub the floor to remove dirt, dust, and grime.
• Clean common bathroom surfaces like the sink and its drainage hole and overflow hole, toilet bowl, shower racks, and the bidet. 
• Wipe the mirror, sliding door, and walls of the bathing area clean.

4. Kitchen

• Empty the contents of the fridge and freezer and wipe the shelves with a clean cloth. 
• Check the expiry or best-before date of your food and ingredients; if they’ve gone bad or expired, dispose of them.
• Wipe the countertops, hood, hob, small kitchen appliances, and cabinets.
• Give the kitchen sink a good scrub, and don’t forget the drainage hole.

5. Around The House

• Clean the fan, windows, and air-cond filters. 
• Vacuum and mop the floor, especially underneath bulky items and hidden areas.
• Ensure the power points and sockets are working.
• Give your house a fresh coat of paint, or rearrange the furniture to breathe new life into your home.

6. Outside The House

• Clean the porch and area outside your house – the balcony, yard, garden, and the space right outside your gate.
• If you have outdoor furniture or items, ensure they are still in good condition after exposure to harsh weather. 
• Clear the drains and remove any stagnant water.
• Cut the grass and trim any overgrown plants or trees.
• Remove rust from your gate and grille, and repaint them.

Celebrate Raya With A New Home

Cleaning can get tiring and that’s the last thing you’d want to appear to your guests. For tasks that require more energy or expertise, consider hiring a professional to help you service your air-cond, disinfect your home, and more.  

Additionally, if you come across items you don’t need or have duplicates of, find a new owner for them and sell them on Mudah.my. Not only do you declutter your home, but earn some cash too.