One way to entice new renters is by creating a welcoming, clean, and healthy living space. As a landlord, your job as a property manager includes overseeing many tasks. One particularly important responsibility is the move-out clean up. This task, when done correctly, will leave the space in good condition to show to potential renters. It also serves to help entice business instead of turning it away. Thankfully, you can oversee this process more effectively by having a move-out cleaning checklist in mind.
Understanding Move-Out Cleaning: Key Tasks and Expectations
Before looking deeper into the ins and outs of a good move-out cleaning strategy, it’s important to understand what is expected. This will vary based on the tasks you are assigned individually, and your property needs in particular. However, in general, it means creating a clean, healthy space, removing dust, dirt, and stains, and ensuring that anyone entering the space sees the property positively.
Essential Cleaning Tools You’ll Need
While the particular tools might vary based on the space you are cleaning, the following are some common tools that will likely be helpful to have on hand as you complete move-out cleaning tasks:
Scrub brushes and sponges.
Squeegee.
Dustpan and broom.
Mop and bucket.
Microfiber Cloths.
Vacuum cleaner.
Cleaning solutions.
Room-by-Room Move-Out Cleaning Checklist
The following is a room-by-room cleaning checklist to remember when overseeing a move-out cleaning as a landlord. Of course, these might change slightly in your particular property. However, in most cases, readying these rooms for renters will involve the following cleaning tasks:
Bedrooms
Work your way from the top to the bottom of the room and complete the following checklist:
Dust all surfaces.
Clean interior and exterior of closets.
Clean light fixtures and fans.
Remove marks on the walls or baseboards. Clean and dust walls and baseboards.
Clean mirrors.
Clean the interior of the windows, including the window tracks.
Wipe down light switches.
Wipe down doors, door frames, and door knobs.
Empty trash bins and replace liner.
For hard floors, sweep and then mop. For carpet or area rugs, vacuum.
Bathrooms
Cleaning bathrooms once a unit is vacated is a bit easier because you don’t have to worry about working around personal items. Consequently, you can clean it more thoroughly. The following is a handy checklist to follow:
Clean shower walls, bathtub, glass doors, then sanitize.
Clean the sink and sanitize.
Clean the toilet inside and out.
Clean mirrors.
Clean light fixtures.
Clean exterior and interior of cabinets.
Dust and wipe off countertops and shelves.
Clean window sills, windows, and window tracks.
Wipe down door frames, doorknobs, and doors.
Empty trash bins and replace liner.
Wipe down and/or dust baseboards.
Remove any marks on the walls or baseboards.
Vacuum the floor and deep clean if needed.
Kitchens
Having a clean kitchen to show new renters is a must when trying to promote a healthy and sanitary environment. Having a clean kitchen can also go a long way in preventing pest infestations, so this room is of particular importance to creating a positive living environment. Here is the kitchen move-out cleaning checklist you can easily follow to ensure a complete job:
Thoroughly clean larger appliances, both exterior and interior. This includes the dishwasher, range hood, oven, and stovetop. (This might include letting your cleaning solution set on tough stains while doing other tasks and coming back to it.)
Clean small appliances, like the coffee maker, toaster, and microwave by wiping them down both on the exterior and the interior.
Dust and wipe down shelves and countertops.
Clean light fixtures.
Clean cabinets both on the inside and outside.
Wash the sinks and backsplashes.
Wash any dishes and put them in cabinets.
Dust all surfaces.
Clean inside window sills, and windows, and clean the window tracks.
Wipe down door frames, door knobs, and doors.
Clean light switches.
Clean off marks on walls and baseboards.
Empty trash and replace liners.
Sweep and mop the floor, and vacuum any rugs.
Living and Family Room
Common areas like the living and family rooms also deserve special consideration when you are performing a move-out clean. The following are some checklist items to keep in mind:
Dust all surfaces.
Clean mirrors.
Clean light fixtures and fans.
Clean inside the window sills along with the window tracks and clean glass.
Dust and wipe baseboards.
Wipe down doors, door frames, and door knobs.
Wipe down light switches.
Clean off any marks on walls or baseboards.
Sweep hard floors and damp mop.
Empty trash bins and replace liner.
Vacuum rugs and carpet.
Clean inside and outside of closets.
Why Hire Professional Cleaners for Move-Out Cleaning?
Creating a clean, healthy, and organized space will go a long way in gaining a new renter. Unfortunately, as a landlord, you have many other responsibilities in addition to cleaning each property after a move-out. After all, doing this job well is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Therefore, it can be a good idea to hire professional cleaners to do the job for you. Professional move-out services, like we offer at Oracle Cleaning Solutions, provide an exemplary service, ensuring that your property is ready to be viewed by potential renters. Our services are specifically designed to address common problem areas and can even be personalized for unique needs, all of which help you create an impressive and welcoming space that will be sure to bring about a great deal of interest from renters.
Book a Professional Move-Out Cleaning Service Today
As a landlord or property manager, you have many responsibilities on your plate. Thankfully, you can offload some tasks by hiring our professional move-out services at Oracle Cleaning Solutions. We are an experienced commercial cleaning company that understands the intricacies of property management and keeping rented spaces clean and sanitary. We are happy to talk with you about our move-out cleaning services, which are available with no long-term contract required. Our goal is to exceed all our customer’s expectations on every job, so we would love to talk with you about your individual needs and come up with a unique solution.