Helpful Tips
Helpful tips to Ensure reimbursement of full security deposit
Products and Methods
Products that we recommend using for cleaning your Apartment; Bathroom, Kitchen appliances, Carpets, and Walls.
- Turn in keys to apartment. If keys are not returned we will deduct $10.00 from full security deposit amount.
- Before moving out please make sure you leave apartment in a good condition. If apartment is left in bad shape other than normal wear and tear, tenant may or may not qualify for full security deposit.
- Remove all trash and furniture from apartment, if anything is broken, these things will be deducted from security deposit amount.
- Maintain a minimum of One weekly cleaning/ upkeep on apartment to make sure apartment doesn't become out of hand or overwhelmingly dirty.
Products and Methods
Products that we recommend using for cleaning your Apartment; Bathroom, Kitchen appliances, Carpets, and Walls.
- Bathrooms- To clean Soap scum, A great product to use is called Scrub-free with Oxy-clean, this product works very well you can find in any grocery store/ convenient store. This product is cheap and efficient.
- Mold- To clean and remove mold we recommend using Bleach. When using Bleach please mix 1 part bleach with 1 part water. Apply to surface with mold let sit for 10 minutes and clean with a scrub or rag. When using bleach please stay away from CARPETS/RUGS.
- Kitchens- Remove all trash and food from cabinets and refrigerator. Wipe Clean!
- Ovens- To clean ovens; If oven is self cleaning oven use on self cleaning mode. If oven is not self cleaning oven a great product to use is Zepp oven and grill cleaner. Use gloves when using this product. Please be aware this product could be harmful if on skin, use gloves when using this product. When using this product use on cold ovens only! If any contact with skin or hair immediately rinse area with cold water/ shower. DO NOT USE OVEN CLEANER ON SELF CLEANING OVENS!
- Refrigerator- To clean we recommend using a product called Fantastik Heavy Duty All Purpose Cleaner with Scrubbing bubbles. This product will also work well in rest of kitchen and bathroom.
- Microwave- To clean Microwave we suggest placing a bowl of Water mixed with White Vinegar or Lemon Juice. Microwave for 5-10 minutes, let bowl sit inside microwave for 10 minutes to create moisture and wipe down thoroughly to get rid of caked food and scum.
- Carpet- Removing stains or gum from carpet. To remove stains in Carpet use resolve Spot & Stain remover. To remove gum use Peanut Butter, Ice, Goo Gone, a Scraping tool and Some soapy water.
- Wax on Carpet- To remove wax on Carpet use Paper bag Method. Use a paper bag and Iron on very low setting to ensure you don't burn the carpet. Place paper bag over carpet where wax is and then place low heated iron on top of paper bag to melt the wax.
- Walls- If any marks on walls try your best to clean with a cleaning product of choice. If any holes in walls patch with Spackle. If walls are textured contact office to notify maintenance of the issue.
