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jimgail1957HP Asked January 2022

Is there any help with cleaning my house so I can move to assisted living? I am unable to do it myself and need to sell my house soon.

I am handicapped and cannot take care of myself and the house. The child who tries to help is also handicapped, one lives many miles away and the only one near me is employed, has a bad back, and not too happy to help out. I've had an offer to buy my house as is and really need to take him up on it.

Geaton777 Jan 2022
Search "need help downsizing"... with aging Boomers there is now a whole new industry of organizers and downsizers. You should be able to find a company (it's usually a small business). I recommend you inquire on Nextdoor.com because you'll get a local company and people in your community can make recommendations.

GardenArtist Jan 2022
I think you need to clarify "cleaning", such as Lealonnie queried:  are you referring to cleaning as in clearing out possessions, or cleaning as in scrubbing, washing, etc.?

My experience with thorough cleaning was that the disaster remedial companies do an excellent job, but their schedules are subject to disasters, especially if they're affiliated with specific insurance companies.   I've used two insurance company cleaners and they were both top notch, but they both preferred to do insurance work and weren't always available.

What I would do is research organizations  that (a) help handicapped in general, or (b) focus on your specific handicap.   They may have sources of their own.

Realtors as resources are variable.   I asked one realtor I was considering hiring if he could recommend a contractor (I don't recall the specific tasks) but he advised that he ONLY would do that if he were retained as the selling realtor.  

I don't know if others are as picky, but he was immediately removed from the consideration list.  

I would agree with Lealonnie; if the offer to buy "as is" is good, go with that, and let the purchaser handle the cleaning (he/she seems to be willing to do so.)  

I don't recall if moving companies will pack; I believe they will.  

When I went to all the free senior seminars, there were also a lot of businesses catering to people with limitations.   Some were in fact moving companies.   So you could search online for moving companies, handicapped owner, or something like that.

You could start here:  (Just ignore that ads at the top, and don't hire College Hunks.   My experience was them was that they take "junk" that's metal and can be resold.)

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&biw=&bih=&q=moving+companies%2C+handicapped+owner&iflsig=ALs-wAMAAAAAYdDajOFIG4d287I5qaYVwhGh8RfvfNB7&gbv=2&oq=moving+companies%2C+handicapped+owner&gs_l=heirloom-hp.3...1022.5174.0.5310.35.18.0.17.6.0.178.1952.8j10.18.0....0...1ac.1.34.heirloom-hp..12.23.2072.cQ_4huv861o

Or search on "moving companies, handicapped owner".   There are several companies that cater to people with physical needs.

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AlvaDeer Jan 2022
I would check with movers and handimen and even realtors in your area who can recommend cleaning services for you. I know that some will do a complete cleanout often enough. Of course for a price. When my brother died in another part of the state I connected with a friend of his who was willing to do all of the cleanout, even to returning phone equipment. It will be a matter of checking with anyone you can think of who might know someone who provides this service for a price you can afford. I wish you good luck.

lealonnie1 Jan 2022
If you have had an offer to buy your house 'as is', then why do you need to clean it? If you mean that you must do a clean out once the house is sold and empty, for some reason, then hire a cleaning service to come in and do a deep clean once you close. You'll have funds from the sale of the house to use, so $$ won't be an issue. Google "house cleaning services" in your zip code to find a company to use.


Good luck to you with your home sale & subsequent move to Assisted Living.

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