We often get asked by our residents - "how can get my full deposit refunded after I move out?" This ongoing series will tell you how!
Second in the series - Cleaning Up On Your Way Out!
Good housekeeping is essential - According to all Apple leases, tenants must keep all fixtures, facilities and appliances in clean and safe condition and dispose of all rubbish in a clean and safe manner. The easiest way to avoid move out cleaning charges and damages is to properly care for your home from the beginning. Sweeping, dusting and cleaning appliances and fixtures weekly is a great way to keep your home fresh and comfortable and to avoid excessive cleaning needs at move out. Guidelines for a great move out cleaning are listed below:
KITCHEN
Range & Oven
Clean stove top; reflector pans clean or replaced; oven and broiler pan clean. Pull out bottom drawer and clean underneath. Oven must be cleaned well.
Clean under the stove hood.
Fridge & Freezer
Fridge on and clean; Freezer defrosted and clean. Remove all food and wash inside thoroughly.
Sink & Faucets
Sink scrubbed; Faucets shiny
Dishwasher (if applicable)
Remove all dishes and clean thoroughly
Cabinets & Hardware
Emptied of contents and wiped down inside and out
Shelves & Countered
Emptied of contents and wiped down inside and out
Floors, Walls, Ceiling, Baseboards
Floors swept and washed. Grout cleaned. Walls and baseboards wiped down.
Windows
Window sills wiped down, wash inside-facing glass panes and dust blinds. Screens should be in place
BATHROOM(S)
Toilet & Seat
Bowl cleaned; stains removed, outside bowl and baseboards wiped down
Shower & Tub
Floor and walls scrubbed; stains removed. Shower curtains removed.
Sink & Faucet
Faucets clean, sink clean
Medicine Cabinet
All items removed, wiped down inside and out
Floors, Walls, Ceiling, Baseboards
Floors swept and washed. Grout cleaned. Walls and baseboards wiped down.
Windows
Window sills wiped down, wash inside-facing glass panes and dust blinds. Screens should be in place
LIVING AREAS
Carpets
Vacuumed!!! Clean any spots. If your carpet is excessively dirty you may wish to have them steam cleaned.
Floors, Walls, Ceiling, Baseboards
Floors swept and washed. Grout cleaned. Walls and baseboards wiped down.
Windows
Window sills wiped down, wash inside-facing glass panes and dust blinds. Screens should be in place
Light Fixtures
Replace burned out bulbs. Wipe down fixture.
ALL BEDROOMS
Carpets
Vacuumed!!! Clean any spots. If your carpet is excessively dirty you may wish to have them steam cleaned.
Floors, Walls, Ceiling, Baseboards
Floors swept and washed. Grout cleaned. Walls and baseboards wiped down.
Windows
Window sills wiped down, wash inside-facing glass panes and dust blinds. Screens should be in place
WALLS
Remove all nails and pictures. Wipe down and clean up scuff marks
CLOSETS
Empty, clean, vacuum
TRASH
Remove all trash and all other personal items
GARAGE
Sweep, clean stains, remove all personal items
HEAT & A/C
Replace filter, set thermostat to 78 in Summer or 60 in Winter
OUTSIDE AREAS
Remove all personal items and place garbage in appropriate receptacle. Mow yard and remove debris if lawn care is not included
If you are still unsure if the cleaning meets Apple standard, many of our residents like to have a professional handle the process. We highly recommend Krista with Pro-1 Services. 919-471-2007. Happy Moving!
