Will you be moving out of your Murrieta rental home or apartment soon? If that’s the case, you’ll need to complete a thorough cleaning before you depart to get your deposit returned! This checklist will assist you in accomplishing the job rapidly and effectively. Follow these measures to leave your rental property immaculate and increase your chances of receiving your entire security deposit back.
- To begin with, declutter your rental home or apartment. Throw away anything you don’t need or want. This will make your clean-up way easier.
- Remove any nails from the walls and patch holes. If you hung anything in your rental home with nails, from pictures to clocks to TV mounts, you’ll need to take everything down, remove the nails or screws, and fill the holes with lightweight spackle.
- Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures. Dusting ceiling fans and light fixtures are an often-overlooked chore. In your rental home or apartment, dust every blade on every ceiling fan and every part of all light fixtures. Remove and wash any glass coverings from enclosed light fixtures, then dry completely before replacing.
- Wipe down walls and doors. The walls and doors of your rental home or apartment must be thoroughly cleaned. This will remove any collected fingerprints, smudges, or grime.
- Clean baseboards and trim. When cleaning, baseboards and trim are frequently forgotten. Using a damp cloth or duster, give them a good cleaning.
- Wipe down every cupboard, cabinet, and drawer. Remove everything from your rental home or apartment’s cupboards, cabinets, and drawers. Wipe the interior and exterior of each one. Whenever possible, wash any removable shelves in the sink.
- Clean windows and mirrors. Windows and mirrors must be cleaned from the inside and outside. Apply a glass cleaner to the interior surfaces of all windows and mirrors. For the outside, you might need to use a stronger cleaner or even a pressure washer.
- Wash blinds and window coverings. Blinds and window coverings, on the other hand, will require a thorough cleaning. Wipe or vacuum blinds, then wash with soap and water. The majority of window coverings may be washed in the washing machine.
- Deep clean the bathrooms. Don’t forget to deep clean all of your rental home’s showers, tubs, sinks, and toilets, even if it takes a little scrubbing. Make sure to cleanse all surfaces with a powerful cleaner.
- Scrub kitchen appliances inside and out. Every kitchen device, from the oven to the microwave to the refrigerator, should be completely cleaned before you leave. Empty the refrigerator, take out all shelves and drawers, and scrub every inch. Clean each type of appliance with the right cleaning chemicals, and don’t forget to cleanse the outside! If there are any difficult-to-clean areas, you may need to use a soft bristle brush.
- Sweep, mop, and vacuum all floors. Deep cleaning all of the floors in your rental house is one of the last things you should do. Sweeping should come first, followed by mopping or vacuuming. Remember to clean beneath furniture and appliances, as well as other hard-to-reach areas!
- Take out the trash. Finally, remove all of the waste from your rental home or apartment. This includes trash in trash cans, cabinets, and drawers. Before departing, if at all feasible, place all waste in recycling and compost bins.
Following these procedures will help you deep clean your rental home or apartment fast and efficiently. Moving can be mentally taxing, but with a little planning and effort, your Murrieta property manager will be eager to return as much of your security deposit as possible.
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