When you rent an apartment, home, or a condo, you typically put down a hefty deposit promised to be returned when you leave their space in good condition. These deposits can be dependent on the condition and cleanliness of the home when you leave.
For move out cleaning in Colorado Springs, there are a few tips you need to know so you can get your deposit back. Use these tips to clean your home or apartment to standards.
Free and Clear Kitchen
Kitchens are one of the most highly trafficked rooms in a home. Food is prepared and family and friends congregate around the kitchen to hang out and spend time together. To clean your kitchen after you move, here a few things you need to keep in mind:
- Wipe down and sanitize the counter tops
- Sweep and mop the floor
- Wipe down inside and outside cabinets/doors
- Sanitize light switches, outlets, and handles
- Clean inside and behind the refrigerator
- Clean inside and underneath the stove (and hood!)
- Polish the sink and faucet
- Remove cobwebs
- Clean inside and outside built-in microwaves
- Dust high surfaces
Germ-Free Bathrooms
Bathrooms can be the germiest rooms in a house and should be scrubbed down before you leave. Take the time to scrub and disinfect the bathroom so it’s germ-free and ready for new tenants.
- Clean the sink
- Wipe cabinets and drawers
- Clean the toilet (inside, lid, top, etc.)
- Scrub the tub or shower
- Clean mirrors
- Clean light fixtures, outlets, handles
- Mop the floor
- Clean blinds, tracks, windowsills, etc.
- Clean baseboards and bathroom door
Spotless Living Areas
Your living and dining rooms could use freshening up once you’re furniture is removed. Don’t forget to clean the following areas.
- Clean light fixtures (including ceiling fans)
- Dust all surfaces
- Wipe baseboards
- Clean fireplace and mantle
- Clean windows and blinds
- Vacuum or mop all floors
- Remove cobwebs
- Clean sliding glass doors including tracks
Fresh Bedrooms
Make the bedrooms smell fresh and clean like they’re brand new with these cleaning tips.
- Clean out closets and wipe down shelves
- Sanitize handles and light switches
- Vacuum or mop the floors
- Dust all surfaces
- Clean windows and windowsills
- Clean light fixtures
- Wipe down baseboards
- Wash doors including closet doors
- Clean blinds and windows
Move out cleaning in Colorado Springs can be a lot of hard work, but it’s worth it when you get your large deposit back. If you’re strapped for time between moving and cleaning your old place, the professionals at Maid to Shine have the skills needed to clean your space so it’s move out ready. Contact our team of professional house cleaners today to schedule move out cleaning in Colorado Springs.