MOVE OUT INSPECTIONS

 

Cleaning check list to prepare for your initial move out inspection.

Following Move-Out Procedures will aid Tenants in receiving their security deposits back.

 

IMPORTANT READ THIS

Glisson Inc dba G & R Rentals contracts with Townley Cleaning Service to clean apartments once tenants have moved out. Townley charges by the hour, they work quickly and efficiently to deep clean the apartment.

Glisson Inc dba G & R Rentals covers up to $150.00 in the cleaning of an apartment and amount over $150.00 is deducted from the Security Deposit along with the Professional Carpet cleaning fee. Carpet fee’s typically range between $60.00 to $120.00 sometimes more, depending on the size of the department and how the cleanliness of the carpets.   Invoices for cleaning apartments range from $112.00 to in some cases $700.00. The better you clean the more of your deposit will be returned.

Move Out Check list

 ____Schedule a Move-Out Inspection

____ move out everything from your apartment

 

Cleaning check list

Kitchen

 _____ Turn on Self Clean on oven ( there will be a slight burning smell)

____    Clean silver drip pans under burners

____    Clean under the stove top ( lift it up)

____    Clean burners and stove top

 ____   Clean the hood and vent inside and out, make sure vent is clean and area around clock and timer on the face of the      stove.

____   Wipe out oven and oven racks after self-clean process is complete

_____    Pull out the broiler drawer on the bottom of the stove, then   Clean under it. Sweep, mop and scrub.

____   Clean dishwasher inside and out.

                  Clear any thing out of the bottom of the dishwasher

                  Run and empty cycle with a small amount of bleach

_____     Clean refrigerator

_____       Remove drawers and shelving clean in sink and wipe the

_____      Entire refrigerator and freezer out. Use warm soapy water

                  Do not use anything with a strong chemical smell.

_____     With the refrigerator empty carefully pull out from the wall

                  Clean anything on the floors and walls that have built up

                  under the refrigerator.

____         Vacuum inside all cabinets, wipe downs with damp cloth inside

                  and outside of cabinets.

____         Clear any built-up dirt from inside the light fixture.

____         Wipe down countertops making sure they are very clean.

____         Mop the floor and pay attention to grout lines to make sure

                  They are clean.

Note you may need to do a general wipe down before the inspection.

Bathrooms

 _______    Remove shower curtains.

______      Clean the tub and shower surface ( a mixture of ½ Dawn Dishwashing liquid and ½ vinegar in a spray bottle is very effective in cleaning hair product and other build up. )  Once dry run finger over to check for any build up.

_____       Vacuum inside all cabinets, wipe downs with damp cloth inside

                  and outside of cabinets.

_____       Clean the sink in the same manner as the shower/tub.

_____       Clean in and round the toilet. Use a brush to scrub any stains

                  Out.

_____       Clear any built up dirt from inside the light fixture.

_____       Clean mirror and light fixture

_____       Mop the floor thoroughly.

_____       Clean the switch plates and receptacles, with a damp not wet cloth

_____       Towel bars cleaned

­­­Bedrooms

_____       Vacuum carpet and use a vacuum hose to clean along walls

_____       Vacuum closet

_____       Vacuum shelves and wipe down with damp cloth

_____       Clean windows . raise the window clean between the screen and window. Wipe all trim around the window. Gently wipe down the blinds.

_____       DO NOT PATCH Any Holes in the walls.

_____       Gently clean the blades on the ceiling fan and light fixture

­_____       Clean the switch plates and receptacles with a damp not wet cloth

 

Laundry area

____  clean inside and out of washers and dryers.

____   Carefully clean under, behind and beside the appliances by pulling away from the wall, carefully.

____   Clean the floor under and in the entire area.

____   Clear lint filters

____   Vacuum all dust and dirt from shelves and walls.

___      Run an empty wash cycle with HOT water and bleach.

 

General Cleaning in the Rest of the Unit:

____    Windows and Blinds—Clean all windows and screens throughout the unit, on the inside and outside of each unit. Clean the window frames, screens, edges, ledges, tops and bottoms. Clean all of the blinds throughout the unit.

____   Patio Sliding Door(s)—Clean the complete door thoroughly, inside and out, including the track and blinds and the top of the doorsill.

___    Sweep Patio

____   Closets—Vacuum the closet floors and clean all shelves.

Carpets

____   Vacuum ONLY do not steam or dry clean.

____   DO NOT USE BLEACH TO REMOVE STAINS

Glisson Inc will make arrangements for the carpet to be professionally cleaned, with the charge for the cleaning to be deducted from the security deposit

 

 Walls and Doors

____   DO NOT PATCH HOLES OF ANY SIZE.

____  DO NOT REMOVE ADHESIVE SUCH AS COMMAND STRIPS

____   DO NOT PAINT THE WALLS

____    Use a Dry Eraser from the cleaning section to remove scuffs from walls

____    Doors, including the front door, should be thoroughly cleaned on      both sides, top and bottom, and around the sills.

­­­­­____    Ceiling Fans—Ceiling fans should be completely cleaned, including the motor housing, blades (top and bottom), and all light fixtures.

____    Furnace and or Air Conditioner Vents and Covers—All vents, air conditioner covers, and air returns should be cleaned and free of dust and/or lint, including ceiling, wall, and floor vents.

____  Fixtures—Fixtures throughout the unit, including light fixtures, smoke detectors, furnace, water heater, and thermostats must be cleaned and free of dust.

Keys and Locks and Parking Stickers

___   Keys turned in

___   Parking stickers from Car windows removed and return

___   Visitor Passes Returned

___   Notify Ameren for stop of service

___   Notify City or Carbondale for stop of Water or Sewer Service

___   Notify South Highway Water District of stop of Service

___   Notify Internet /television Provider of stop of service.

 

Glisson Inc dba G & R Rentals contracts with Townley Cleaning Service to clean apartments once tenants have moved out. Townley charges by the hour they work quickly and efficiently to deep clean the apartments.

Glisson Inc dba G & R Rentals covers up to $150.00 in the cleaning of an apartment and amount over $150.00 is deducted from the Security Deposit along with the Professional Carpet cleaning fee. Carpet fee’s typically range between $60.00 to $120.00 (could be more) depending on the size of the department and how the cleanliness of the carpets.   Invoice for cleaning apartments range from $112.00 to in some cases $700.00. The better you clean your apartment the more of your deposit will be returned.