Are you vacating your Denton rental home or apartment soon? If that’s the case, you’ll need to complete a thorough cleaning before leaving to get your deposit returned! This checklist will assist you in completing the task swiftly and efficiently. Take the following steps to leave your rental house in excellent shape and increase your chances of receiving your security deposit in full.
- Start with decluttering your rental home or apartment. Gather what you don’t want or need and toss it. Cleaning will be far easier if you do.
- Remove any nails from the walls and patch holes. If you used nails to support items in your rental houses such as TV mounts, clocks, or pictures, you must remove them and use light spackle to fill the holes.
- Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures. Frequently neglected is the duty of dusting ceiling fans and light fixtures. Dust every ceiling fan blade and every portion of all light fixtures in your rental property or apartment. Thoroughly remove and wash any glass coverings from enclosed light fixtures, then dry them well before replacing them.
- Wipe down walls and doors. In your rental home or apartment, wipe clean all of the walls and doors. This will get rid of any fingerprints, smudges, or grime that have built up over time.
- Clean baseboards and trim. During cleaning, baseboards and trim are often neglected. Wipe them down thoroughly with a moist cloth or duster.
- Wipe down every cupboard, cabinet, and drawer. In your rental home or apartment, empty every cupboard, cabinet, and drawer. Wipe the interior and outside of each one down with a damp cloth. Any removable shelf should be washed in the sink, if at all possible.
- Clean windows and mirrors. Inside and out, clean the windows and mirrors. Clean the inside of all windows and mirrors using a glass cleaner. For the outdoors, you might need to use a stronger cleaner or even a power washer.
- Wash blinds and window coverings. Blinds and window coverings, too, will benefit from a thorough cleaning. Blinds should be dusted or vacuumed before being washed with soap and water. Window curtains can normally be washed in the machine.
- Deep clean the bathrooms. Don’t forget to thoroughly clean the sinks, showers, tubs, and toilets in your rental home. It may require some scrubbing. Make sure to scrub all surfaces thoroughly with a powerful cleanser.
- Scrub kitchen appliances inside and out. Before you leave, scrub every kitchen device thoroughly, from the oven to the microwave to the refrigerator. Make sure the refrigerator is empty, that all shelves and drawers are removed, and that every inch has been scrubbed. Utilize the proper cleaning materials for each appliance type, and don’t forget to wipe the exterior! A soft bristle brush might be needed to reach any difficult-to-clean areas.
- Sweep, mop, and vacuum all floors. One of the final stages is to thoroughly clean the floors of the rental property. Begin with sweeping, then mopping or vacuuming. Don’t forget to clean beneath furniture and appliances, as well as other inaccessible areas!
- Take out the trash. Finally, empty your rental home or apartment of all trash. This includes garbage in bins, cabinets, and drawers. Before you leave, if at all feasible, place all rubbish in the recycling and compost bins.
Sticking to these instructions will allow you to thoroughly clean your rental home or apartment quickly and effectively. Moving is a grueling process, but with effort and a plan your Denton property manager can return as much of your security deposit as possible.
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