Are you planning to move out of your North Miami rental home or apartment soon? If so, you must perform a thorough cleaning before you vacate if you want your security deposit back! This checklist will assist you in completing the task swiftly and efficiently. Follow these procedures to leave your rental house in pristine condition and increase your chances of receiving your security deposit in full.
1. Declutter. Begin by decluttering your rental home or apartment. Trash everything you do not want or don’t need. This will make your clean-up way easier.
2. Remove any nails from the walls and patch holes. You’ll need to take everything down, remove the nails or screws, and fill the holes with some lightweight spackle if you used nails to hang anything in your rental home, from artwork to clocks to TV mounts.
3. Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures. The process of dusting ceiling fans and light fixtures is one that is frequently forgotten. Dust every ceiling fan blade and every portion of all light fixtures in your rental property or apartment. Remove and wash any glass coverings from enclosed light fixtures gently, then dry completely before replacing.
4. Wipe down walls and doors. It is essential to clean the walls and doors of your rental property or apartment. Any fingerprints, smudges, or grime that has accumulated over time will need to be removed.
5. Clean baseboards and trim. When it comes to cleaning, baseboards and trim are often forgotten. Using a damp cloth or duster, give them a good cleaning.
6. Wipe down every cupboard, cabinet, and drawer. Remove all items from the cupboards, cabinets, and drawers in your rental home or apartment. The inside and outside of each one should be cleaned. Any removable shelf should be washed in the sink, if at all possible.
7. Clean windows and mirrors. Inside and exterior, windows and mirrors should be cleaned. Inside all windows and mirrors, clean them with a glass cleaner. For the outdoors, you may need to use a stronger cleaner or maybe a power washer.
8. Wash blinds and window coverings. Blinds and window coverings, on the other hand, will require a thorough cleaning. Blinds should be dusted or vacuumed before being washed with soap and water. Typically, window drapes can be washed in the washing machine.
9. Deep clean the bathrooms. Don’t forget to deep clean all of your rental home’s sinks, showers, tubs, and toilets, even if it means a little scrubbing. Make sure to cleanse all surfaces with a powerful cleaner.
10. Scrub kitchen appliances inside and out. Every kitchen device, from the oven to the microwave to the refrigerator, should be completely cleaned before you move out. Empty the refrigerator, take out all shelves and drawers, and scrub every inch. For each type of equipment, use the proper cleaning chemicals, and make sure not to forget to wipe the outside! To reach any difficult-to-clean areas, you may need to use a soft bristle brush.
11. Sweep, mop, and vacuum all floors. Deep cleaning all of the floors in your rented house is one of the final stages. Begin with sweeping, then mopping or vacuuming. Remember to clean below furniture and appliances, as well as other hard-to-reach areas!
12. Take out the trash. Lastly, remove all trash from the rental home or apartment. Any garbage in bins, cupboards, or drawers is included. Before departing, if at all possible, place all waste in the recycling and compost bins.
Following these instructions will allow you to deep clean your rented home or apartment quickly and effectively. Moving can be mentally taxing, but with a little planning and effort, your North Miami property manager will be eager to return as much of your security deposit as possible.
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