CLEANING PROCEDURES

Cleaning Costs: You are responsible for cleaning the property when you move out. The property should be left in the same condition as when you moved in. It is recommended and encouraged for parents to inspect the property when the student moves out. Cleaning is charged at one hour increments. There is a minimum of one hour charged for any room requiring cleaning. Cleaning is charged at the current cleaning rate charged by the cleaning service.

Stove & Range Hood – Clean the oven with a commercial oven cleaner. Be sure to clean under the burners, top of the stove and remove the filter from the range hood and clean it in hot, soapy water.
Refrigerator/Freezer – Clean inside and outside, defrost the freezer and move the refrigerator and wash the floor beneath it. Leave refrigerator on with an open box of baking soda inside. Do not use anything sharp to remove ice build up. This can result in punctured line and you will be charged for damages. If a replacement part cannot be purchased, for the appliance, a new appliance must be purchased.

Dishwasher – Clean with an all purpose cleaner.

Sink/counter – Clean with an all purpose cleaner.

Disposal – Be sure disposal is free from all food particles.

Cabinets – Wipe the shelves and remove any shelf paper. Clean exterior door with a grease cutter to get rid of grease.

Vinyl/Tile Floors – Use a floor cleaner and apply a thin coat of wax. If it is a no-wax floor, then just clean with a cleaner. Not sure? Call our office.

Bathroom/Powder Room – Clean all fixtures, mirrors, countertops, sinks, tubs, toilets, cabinets, etc. Do not use abrasive cleaners on showers or tubs!

Blinds – Dust or wash.

Doors – Clean with an all purpose cleaner.

Walls – You will be charged time and material for any holes in the walls. Clean with all purpose cleaner and clean switch plates and outlet covers.

Hardwood Floors, Baseboard, Moldings and Steps – Vacuum. Clean with wood floor cleaner as directed. Wipe down baseboards, moldings, steps, banisters and spindles.

Windows – Wash the insides of all the windows.

Carpet – You are required to shampoo the carpet. This must be done professionally. A receipt must be provided upon move-out and it must meet our standards in order to avoid being charged. Carpets will be replaced if any burns, noticeable stains or damage has been done to them. Your charge will be based on removal and disposal of old carpet and the cost of installing and purchasing like quality carpet.

Bulbs – All light bulbs need to be in working order. Appropriate light bulbs must be used.

Trash/Furniture/Personal Belongings – Everything needs to be removed from the apartment/house.

Storage Areas – Remove all belonging and sweep clean.

Washer and dryer – Wipe clean with all purpose cleaner and clean under appliance.

Basement – Sweep/vacuum/clean and remove any rubbish.

Ceiling Fans and Lights – Remove glass and clean. Clean blades with all purpose cleaner.