Moving to Manila: your first-month home setup checklist

Settling into a new home in Metro Manila comes with a long to-do list, and a lot of it needs local help. Here's the order we'd tackle it in your first few weeks.

1. Deep clean before you unpack

Whether your unit is brand new or previously rented, a deep clean first makes everything easier. A professional cleaner can handle floors, bathrooms, and kitchen in a few hours.

Tip: book a cleaner for the day before your furniture is delivered, not after.

2. Get the aircon serviced

Manila heat is no joke. Have your split-type or window units cleaned and checked — it improves cooling and cuts your electricity bill.

3. Assemble furniture and mount the essentials

Flat-pack furniture, TV wall mounts, shelves, and curtain rods go faster with a handyman who brings their own tools. Bundle these into one booking to save on the minimum hours.

4. Line up regular help

Once you're settled, a recurring weekly or biweekly cleaning keeps things easy. On Taskly you can save a tasker you like and rebook them in one tap.