• Nadia's House Cleaning of Boston, MA
  • Nadia's House Cleaning of Boston, MA
  • Nadia's House Cleaning of Boston, MA

Moving Out Cleaning Inspection Check List & Instruction Sheet for Tenants Renting Homes & Apartments in Boston Massachusetts

In this economy a good percentage of citizens are renting. Some are leasing apartments and others are home renters. No matter the living quarters, when the lease is up you are either signing a new lease, or possibly upgrading to homeownership, a bigger place or a new area. Whatever the case may be, you know you want your deposit back, and that entails cleaning the old place to perfection.
 

Nadia’s House Cleaning has prepared a checklist and some pointers on getting the old dwelling ready for inspection

Cleaning Living Rooms & Common Areas:
– Remove all nails, screws and tacks from walls and ceiling. Be sure to fill holes with putty, and make certain the putty is as level to the wall as possible and smoothed.
– Dust all the fixtures, ledges, ceilings and vents thoroughly.
– Clean all the windows and be sure they are streak free.
– Using disinfectant and clean cloth, wipe down all light switches, outlets, door knobs and doors.
– Clean off base boards and walls.
– During the room to room inspections, be sure to remove any cob webs in un-used areas.
– Vacuum all the carpets and sweep all the floors. Be sure to mop the floors with the appropriate cleaners, and remove carpet stains.

Cleaning Bathrooms:
– Remove soap scum from tiled areas, tub and showers. Do not neglect the grout where most scum builds up.
– Clean out cabinets and drawers freeing it of hair, trash and debris. If you have removable liners that will cut down on some work. Wipe down vanity and counter space.
– Tidy the toilet, if the seat is beyond help replace it, and clean the sink. Wipe the mirrors down with appropriate cleaner.
– Floors need a good sweep and mop it down.
– If the exhaust fan is dusty, touch up with a vacuum.

Cleaning Kitchen:
– Clean cabinets and drawers, remove liners if applicable.
– Wash cabinets down with mild soap and water, immediately dry with clean cloth.
– Disinfect countertops, sink and faucet,
– If refrigerator is staying behind, be sure to scrub down thoroughly. All fridges have removable drawers and shelves, if necessary remove them and scour the pieces individually, dry and replace.
– If the dishwasher is present, be sure the bottom is free of debris and wiped out.
– Dust off exhaust fans.
– Slide out movable objects, sweep and mop the floor meticulously.

Cleaning Bedrooms:
– Bedrooms are simple, ensure walls, floor boards ceilings, ceiling fans and vents are dusted well.
– Treat closets as you would the open space.
– Vacuum floors. If you do not have carpeted bedroom floors, sweep and mop down.
– Clean windows inside and out.

Cleaning Living Rooms:
– Another easy room to clean when emptied and completed like the bedrooms.

Cleaning Garages (if you have one):
– Once the garage is emptied, sweep all debris.

Cleaning Outside:
– Freshly cut grass if applicable.
– Pull weeds.
– Sweep away debris. If grass stains or mud persists, hose down well and brush away with a push broom.
 

Professional Moving Out and House Cleaning in Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Lexington & Milton MA

On your way out the door, sweep out the entryway, and mop up. Cleaning out the old place can be a hassle, especially if your new place needs attention. If you need help ensuring your old home is inspection ready call a professional to unburden you at Nadia’s House Cleaning. If you are a homeowner, we can also help get your new ready if the old tenants didn’t do their chores on the way out.

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