Moving out of your apartment can be a hassle, especially making sure your apartment is squeaky clean before you leave. Make the transition easier by using an apartment cleaning checklist before moving out. The following is a list of common locations throughout your apartment that need to be cleaned in order to avoid extra costs added to your final rent payment.
What you will need:
– Cleaning products (Soft Scrub, 409, Pledge, Pine Sol, etc.)
– Mop & bucket
– Paint brushes & paint
– Sponges
– Broom & dustpan
– Various cleaning & dusting cloths
Cleaning the kitchen:
– Dishwasher – Make sure all of your dishes are done and out of the sink so you can have plenty of room to clean the rest of the kitchen.
– Stove and Oven – It is best to unplug the oven/stove before cleaning it. Use 409 to clean the surfaces of appliances such as stoves, ovens and refrigerators. When cleaning the oven and stove, remember to clean under and behind it as well. The unit is usually quite easy to slide out from its normal location. To clean the inside of the oven, use baking soda with water as a great, cheap cleaning agent.
– Refrigerator – As with the stove/oven, clean behind and under the refrigerator. Also clean the outside surface for scuff marks and other residue buildups. Using 409 is great for the exterior as well as the shelves and the inside.
– Counters and Cabinets – Pledge is a great option for cleaning the surfaces of your cabinets.
Cleaning the bathroom:
– Toilet – Use a toilet brush to remove any water stains. In addition, disinfect the bowl and rim.
– Counters, sinks, medicine cabinet – Wipe down all of these areas to freshen them up and get rid of any water marks.
– Shower – Use a towel and wipe down the inside of the shower and clean out the drain.
Cleaning floors and carpet:
– Floors – Sweep the floors to get rid of any large objects and follow it up with a mop (usually with Pine Sol and water) to get rid of the dust particles.
– Carpets – Vacuum the carpets and sprinkle baking soda to get rid of any musty smells.
Other things to remember:
– Walls – Use a warm, wet cloth to wipe down the walls. Also, paint over any scuffs, repair any holes, and take out extra nails, etc that you may have used to hang objects throughout your apartment.
– Trash and Recycle Bins – Go throughout your apartment and get rid of any extra trash that you may have collected after going through the apartment cleaning checklist before you move out.
If you read through this list in preparation of moving out and realize that you don’t have the time or effort to thoroughly clean your apartment, consider hiring a made service to professionally take care of the job. Use TalkLocal to connect you to several highly rated maid services in your area within minutes.
