Alabama's Professional Movers Share 10 Moving-Out Cleaning Tips
If your apartment isn't in tip-top shape when your professional movers move you out, your landlord could deduct part or all of your move-in deposit. The way to avoid this is to grab a mop and a bucket, and get to work! The experts at Sam Hollis & Sons Moving & Storage, a moving service company based in Foley, AL, offers ten tips for cleaning your apartment to prepare for your move:
- Fill All Holes In The Walls & Ceiling: If you've used nails to mount art and fixtures, remove them and use putty to fill in the holes.
- Vacuum The Carpet & Mop The Floors: If the carpet's in really bad shape, consider getting it professionally cleaned before the professional movers arrive.
- Clean All Kitchen Cabinets: Make sure the cabinets are completely spotless on the inside.
- Give The Refrigerator A Proper Cleaning, Inside & Out: Take out all the shelves and address each one individually, if necessary.
- Thoroughly Clean The Oven: Using steel wool, scrub down all shelving and burners.
- Wipe Down All Countertops: From the kitchen to the bathrooms, make sure all countertops are squeaky-clean.
- Dust & Clean All Ledges, Windows, Ceiling Fixtures, Doors, & Door Knobs: Use a rag to get rid of dust and grime.
- Clean The Bathroom Mirror, Vanity, & All Bathroom Drawers: Pay special attention to the hair that often gets caught in various places on the vanity.
- Clean The Toilet & Bathroom Sink, & Scrub Soap Scum From Bathroom Tiles In The Tub & Shower: If necessary, use bleach to remove grout.
- Take Photos Of The Apartment Once It's Been Cleaned To Prove That You Left It In Good Shape: These could prove useful if you're unfairly accused of trashing the apartment.
Serving Foley, AL, since 1976, Sam Hollis & Sons Moving & Storage offers packers and movers with the expertise to make sure your move goes without a hitch. The family-owned has professional movers dedicated to handling your possessions with complete respect. You can reach Foley's best packers and movers by calling (251) 943-6021, or by visiting Sam Hollis & Sons Moving & Storage online.