Are you getting ready for a big move? There’s no shortage of things to do when moving, whether you are selling a home or leaving your old apartment for a new one. Cleaning your living place properly one last time is one of them.
Move-out cleaning is particularly important for apartment renters. Most renters will need to deep clean their old space for a chance to get their security deposit returned. At the same time, those selling their home will want to leave it in the best possible condition for the new owners. Of course, it’s best to use a move-out cleaning checklist to plan your cleaning, based on the size of the property and how clean it is already.
Here, we’ve compiled a move-out cleaning checklist that you can use to get started.
Here’s a brief move out cleaning checklist to make sure you are all set before you move:
- Before your cleaning, remove all personal property. For the quickest and most effective move-out cleaning experience possible, all personal household items must be out of your space already, from your furniture, shelving, and rugs to wall decorations.
- Start by vacuuming. Give a once over with the vacuum, including closets, stairs, and other difficult places to reach usually.
- Dust and wipe household surfaces. Next, tackle areas around the home with a duster and all-purpose cleaner, including countertops, bookshelves, or window panes. Also, make sure to dust blinds and other fixtures belonging to an apartment.
- Work the kitchen. Thoroughly clean the stove and oven. This problem area can be cleaned with something as simple as a baking soda and water mixture. However, make sure to clean everything beneath the burners and up. Also, make sure to disinfect and wipe down frequently touched areas like the kitchen counters.
- Clean the refrigerator, freezer, and other appliances. You’ll want to clean by removing all remaining food and clean surfaces by wiping them down with a disinfectant spray. For most other appliances, an all-purpose cleaner will do.
- Clean out your cabinets. Whether your cabinets have cobwebs or old food remaining, you’ll want to clean them thoroughly.
- Deep clean showers and bathtubs. You’ll need to thoroughly clean and disinfect your bathroom space to remove all mold, rust, or mildew before moving out. Also, make sure to disinfect and clean all glass and mirrors.
- Repair any wall damage. If you’ve rented and have used any nails, hooks, and drywall anchors, you’ll want to remove them and patch up holes in the wall. This can usually be done with a small amount of spackle and matching paint.
- Mop all floors. Leave your place in style with a final scrubbing.
Because moving can be a stressful experience, a great option to explore is hiring a professional cleaning team to handle the heavy cleaning for you. Especially for renters seeking a security deposit, hiring an experienced cleaning service is one of the best ways to ensure that you get your money back. For home sellers, having a trusted cleaning team on your side can help immeasurably in giving you one less thing to worry about during such a significant transition.
For more comprehensive tips than on this move-out cleaning checklist and instruction sheet, contact Greenhouse Eco Cleaning today.