Moving out of your apartment can be stressful for many reasons, not least because of worries over whether you’ll get your full security deposit back.
From packing up your belongings and arranging to move them to your new home, to redirecting mail, and organizing the myriad other small but important details required when relocating, moving apartments can be a real headache, and that’s before you factor in cleaning the place from top to bottom to keep the landlord happy. But one thing that can help alleviate some of the stress during this period, is to schedule move out cleaning in Boca Raton.
Professional cleaners who are used to meeting high cleanliness standards of landlords and clients alike, can help you get your deposit back in full when you move out. Should you wish to take on the task yourself, however, here is a helpful checklist as recommended by the pro’s:
Steps to take for a spotless kitchen
It’s often the kitchen that gets the dirtiest in any home, and as a result, it’s the one space in an apartment typically subject to the most scrutiny during landlord cleanliness checks; here’s how to get it hygienically clean:
- The oven: depending on how greasy and grimy the oven and stove are, you may need to spend at least an hour on this task, and begin the process at least 24 hours in advance of your moving-out date.
If very dirty inside, remove all racks and trays to be washed separately, and prepare a solution of baking soda and vinegar (combine until a thick paste is formed). Apply to the entire inside of the oven and leave overnight, before sponging off the next day.
Soak racks and trays in hot, soapy water to loosen food debris before rinsing off, or put through the dishwasher.
You may need to apply the same baking soda and vinegar paste to the stovetop and leave for a couple of hours (overnight isn’t usually required) before sponging off.
- Microwave: if the microwave is very dirty inside, you can simply heat up a small bowl of water and dishwasher liquid to help steam off the debris before wiping clean. Don’t forget to wipe down the exterior, too.
- Dishwasher: run the dishwasher on a hot cycle with vinegar to freshen it up and eliminate all debris.
- Cabinets: once every cabinet is empty, wipe them down inside and out with your favorite cleaning solution.
- Refrigerator/freezer: remove all drawers and shelves and leave to soak in hot soapy water before rinsing off, then clean the interior and exterior thoroughly.
- Sink and faucets: vinegar will help shine up stainless steel sinks and faucets, or use your favorite cleaning solution for other materials.
- Countertops: wipe down every countertop, including behind and underneath any appliances.
- Floor: always clean the floor last; vacuum and mop to ensure every corner is clean, not forgetting underneath larger appliances.
Steps to take for a spotless bathroom
Mold and hardwater stains are commonplace in apartment bathrooms, especially those that don’t have openable windows, but following these steps will help you get the whole room spotlessly clean:
- Toilet: a good scrubbing will usually eliminate all toilet stains, but be sure not to miss around and under the bowl.
- Shower/tub: use vinegar to help you get the glass shiny and stain-free, and your favorite bathroom cleaning solution for the rest (don’t forget to scrub the grouting if moldy or discolored).
- Sink, mirror, vanity and fixtures: again, vinegar is a wonderfully helpful substance for eliminating mirror stains and getting everything else hygienically clean.
- Exhaust fan cover: don’t forget to give this a clean with soapy water to get rid of al traces of dust and grime.
- Floor: as always, vacuum and mop the floor last, ensuring every corner is free of hair, dust and grime.
Getting every other room/space clean
For every other room or space in the apartment, inspect every inch for dust, dirt and other debris that may be hiding; if it’s there, you can bet your landlord will find it! Remember to check ceiling fans, baseboards, window sills and tracks, as well as light switches and door handles. If this feels like a lot (and it is!), you may wish to hire maids in Boca Raton.
Whatever you spend on hiring professional cleaners when you move out of your apartment, will cost less than a lost security deposit. Simple.
