When it’s time to vacate the apartment rental you once called home, leaving concerns more than just packing and moving to a different location. You must also clean the space to help make it ready for new tenants. Here are a few essential apartment cleaning tips to ensure you receive your full security deposit back.

5 Simple Cleaning Hacks for Apartment Rentals

1. Clean & Disinfect All Kitchen & Bathroom Surfaces

Use a non-toxic cleaning solution such as white vinegar and water to wipe down and disinfect bathroom and kitchen surfaces. The cleanser also kills mildew on shower walls. Use a vinegar and baking soda paste to eliminate tough grime on and in the stove, as well as soap scum in the shower or tub. Don’t forget bathroom mirrors and surfaces that typically receive less attention, such as the top of the medicine cabinet or refrigerator.

2. Wash the Windows

Remove fingerprints, pollen, dust, and other particles from the windows in your apartment rental. Apply the vinegar solution or a glass cleaner and use a lint-free cloth to prevent streaks. Use the solution to clean the window frames and ledges, especially if you kept the windows open and let in pollen and dirt particles.

3. Remove Dust & Cobwebs

Eliminate dust and cobweb buildup from baseboards and corners as well as the ceiling. Have a friend or family member hold a step ladder for hard-to-reach ceiling corners containing debris. In addition, dust anywhere else that needs it, such as closet shelves and other built-in shelving.

4. Remove Nails From the Wall & Spackle the Holes

Carefully take out nails in the walls with the back of a hammer and use a drill on the reverse setting to remove screws. Spackle the resulting holes so they are flush with the wall, which makes it easy for the landlord or maintenance team to paint over them.

5. Vacuum & Mop

Mop all applicable floors, including tiled kitchen and bathroom flooring as well as hardwood flooring. Vacuum the carpeting to remove dust and dirt. If the carpets have stains that weren’t there when you moved in, use a steam cleaner to clean and brighten them. You can also use a commercial carpet cleaner product to lift stains. 

If you’re still looking for a new apartment rental, contact Tudor Oaks Properties in Ashland, KY. Known for low rental rates and furnished kitchens, this rental service offers homes, apartments, and townhouses for rent. Call (606) 325-1240 today to get started or fill out an application online. Get more rental tips on Facebook.