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Pre-Shoot Tips
Around The Home
Clean the windows, (we recommend a professional for this job)
Remove doormats, rugs, and carpet overlays
Mow lawns, remove weeds, tidy garden and washing off the line
Put the bins in the garage
Clear away items like kids bicycles, garden hoses and garden tools
Remove pet toys, food and water bowls
Kitchen
Remove Fridge Magnets, tea towels, and oven gloves
Clear away excess electrical appliances
Remove clutter from bench tops such as books, crockery, tissues, salt & pepper grinders, and toaster, etc.
Remove rubbish bins from the view
Clean appliances, hobs, extra hoods and oven glass
Remove washing up bowls, drainers, and washing up liquid
Bedrooms
Make sure all beds are made
Pack away kids toys
Clear table tops of toiletries, photos and clothing, etc
Remove everything from bedside tables except lamps, check bulbs are working, replace if needed
Remove extension leads, phone chargers, and extra wires
Check nothing that is stored under the bed is visible from the doorway
(This is the most common angle a room is photographed from)
Bathroom
Remove all toiletries from shower, bath and washbasin
Clean marks off mirrors and shower doors
Remove bath mats and towels
Toilet seats down and a new roll of toilet paper
Any towels left should be clean and neatly folded
Living Area
Remove door mats and excess furniture if possible, it will make the rooms feel more spacious
Vacuum carpets
Replace any broken light bulbs
Remove family photographs
Remove personal items, not everyone may share your sense of humour, religious or political views
Coffee table books are ok, however, remove all other clutter such as piles of magazines, phones, and TV remote controllers