Are you moving out of your Petaluma rental home or apartment in a little while? If that is the case, you’ll need to do a deep cleaning before you leave if you want your deposit back! This checklist will aid you in getting the work done rapidly and efficiently. Follow these steps to leave your rental home sparkling and improve your chances of getting your full security deposit returned to you.
- Declutter. Start by decluttering your rental home or apartment. Dispose of anything you don’t need or want. This will make cleaning much simpler.
- Remove any nails from the walls and patch holes. If you’ve used nails to hang anything in your rental home, from pictures to clocks to TV mounts, you will need to take everything down, remove the nails or screw, and patch the holes with some lightweight spackle.
- Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures. Dusting ceiling fans and light fixtures is a chore that is usually overlooked. Remember to dust every blade on each ceiling fan and each part of all light fixtures in your rental home or apartment. For enclosed light fixtures, cautiously remove and wash any glass coverings, then dry entirely before replacing them.
- Wipe down walls and doors. It’s critical to wipe down all of the walls and doors in your rental home or apartment. This will clean any fingerprints, smudges, or dirt accumulated over time.
- Clean baseboards and trim. Baseboards and trim often get neglected when cleaning. Give them a good wipe-down with a damp cloth or duster.
- Wipe down every cupboard, cabinet, and drawer. Take everything out of each cupboard, cabinet, and drawer in your rental home or apartment. Wipe down the inside and outside of each one. Ideally, wipe any removable shelving in the sink.
- Clean windows and mirrors. Windows and mirrors should be cleaned inside and out. Use a glass cleaner on the inside of all windows and mirrors. You may need to use a higher-strength cleaner or even a power washer for the outside.
- Wash blinds and window coverings. Likewise, blinds and window coverings will need deep cleaning, too. Dust blinds with a duster or vacuum attachment, then rinse them with soap and water. Window coverings can typically be tossed in the washing machine.
- Deep clean the bathrooms. It may take a little scrubbing, but don’t forget to deep clean all your rental home’s sinks, showers, tubs, and toilets. Be sure to use a strong cleaner and scrub all surfaces thoroughly.
- Scrub kitchen appliances inside and out. From the oven to the microwave to the refrigerator, every kitchen appliance should be scrubbed thoroughly before you move out. Remember to empty the fridge, remove all shelves and drawers, and scrub every inch. Use suitable cleaning products for each type of appliance, and remember to wipe the outside! You may need to use a soft bristle brush to reach any tough-to-clean spots.
- Sweep, mop, and vacuum all floors. One of your next moves is to deep clean all of the floors in your rental home. Start with sweeping, then move on to mopping or vacuuming. Don’t forget to clean under furniture and appliances and other hard-to-reach places!
- Take out the trash. At last, clean out all the garbage from your rental home or apartment. This incorporates any garbage in bins, cupboards, and drawers. Ideally, throw all the trash in recycling and compost bins before leaving.
You can deep clean your rental home or apartment rapidly and efficiently by following these steps. Moving might be challenging, but with a little planning and elbow grease, your Petaluma property manager will want to return as much of your deposit as possible.
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