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Prime Cleaning provides move-in and move-out cleaning for residential and commercial locations.

Residential / Renters

For apartment tenants or house renters, the stress of moving alone is enough to drive you over the edge. When you add in the fact that you might be charged for damage above and beyond your security deposit, the whole process can be nerve-wracking.

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The stress of moving alone is enough to drive anyone over the edge. When you add in the fact that you might be charged for damage above and beyond your security deposit, the whole process can be nerve-wracking. Here’s how to prepare for a move-out inspection so that you can get your deposit back and walk away without damage fees.

Steps

1) Visit your landlord or apartment complex office and obtain a copy of your move-in inspection. If you did not do a move-in inspection, ask for a copy of the move-out inspection form the apartment complex uses to determine damage. Go through the list, item by item, and check to see if you’ve incurred any additional damages that weren’t there when you moved in.

2) Walk through the apartment again with the landlord or property manager to confirm what needs to be cleaned or repaired in order for you to get your deposit back and avoid damage or cleaning fees. Write down what the person specifies and have him/her sign off on it to verify that what you wrote down is all you’re responsible for and so you don’t get any surprises when you hand in your keys.

3) Repair the walls. Remove all staples and nails you have stuck into the walls, ceilings, or doors of the apartment. Fill the holes with hole filler (drywall or wood filler depending on which material you need to fill). Let the filler dry (while you work on other areas of the house). Lightly sand the filled holes so that they’re flush against the surface before you vacuum or mop the room. Using the magic eraser, go through each room and remove any scuff marks on the walls, floors, or doors. (Warning: Test the magic eraser first, as it can clean some paints right off the wall.) If you will be painting or priming, forgo the magic eraser and prime and paint instead.

4) Clean the kitchen. Fill the sink with warm water and add dish detergent to the water.

• Clean the refrigerator – Remove all of the shelves and drawers from the refrigerator and freezer and place them in the dishwasher or wash them by hand. Dip a sponge into the dishwater and wipe down the interior of the refrigerator and freezer, being certain to remove any food build-up. Don’t forget the little compartments where you kept the butter and eggs! Then wipe down all of the shelves, dry the shelves, and place them back in the refrigerator.
• The oven – While you can set the oven to self-clean if that option is available, the better way would be to use one to two cans (depending on whether you EVER cleaned the oven while you lived in the apartment) of oven cleaner to get the oven really clean. Read the safety directions carefully, many oven cleaners require protective equipment (gloves & goggles) and strong ventilation. ”’Do not ignore the directions on the can.”’ Place newspaper in front of the oven, slightly underneath the door or drawer and extended out to protect your floor from dripping cleaner. Evenly apply both cans to the inside of the oven, the grates, the broiler sheets, etc. Throw the drip pans from the stove in there and coat them too. Let sit for 24 hours. ”’Do not turn on oven!”’ Using a sponge and paper towels, wipe down all surfaces. Rinse with clean water. Clean the vent above the stove and be certain that the light bulb in the overhead hood is in working condition.
• The cabinets – Using a multi-purpose cleaner that is safe to use on your cabinets, wipe down the interior and the exterior of the cabinets.
• The light fixtures – You should then check to make sure the light fixtures are clean and do not have any dead insects in them. If there are glass fixture covers, give them a wipe. Think twice before throwing them into the dishwasher, because thermal stresses and harsh detergents may damage the glass.
• The surfaces – Make sure you wipe down the exterior of the refrigerator, the stove range (including underneath the drip bowls), and all of the counter tops. Also, wipe down the exterior and interior of the dishwasher, microwave, and any other appliance provided by your apartment complex (including the surface of any washer or dryer).
• The sink – Drain the water from the sink and clean the sink and wipe down the faucet. If the sink is stainless steel or porcelain, a powdered cleanser works great! An old toothbrush or other small brush can be very useful for scrubbing around the edges of fixtures and the sink.
• The floor – Sweep and then mop the floor. To do a really good job, you should pull out the stove and refrigerator and clean that part of the floor too. Be extra careful when pulling these appliances as they can scratch wooden floors, damage linoleum or break tile. You will also find all kinds of gross stuff on the sides of the appliances and cabinets when you do that. Oh, and those little things that you have been looking for that you lost eight months ago that rolled underneath the stove or refrigerator.

5) Clean the bathrooms

• Thoroughly clean the sink, tub, toilet and shower. Make sure you have removed any buildup and wiped down the fixtures.
• Clean the mirrors, medicine cabinet and any vents or light fixtures in the bathroom. Make sure you don’t use mirror cleaner with ammonia in it. Check to make sure the light fixtures are clean and that the light bulbs work. Again, throw those glass light fixture covers in the dishwasher.
• Sweep and mop the bathroom floor. Be especially careful around the toilet.
• Repeat for each bathroom.

6) Clean the bedrooms. Wipe down any closet shelves provided and clean any mirrors. If you have carpet, you should treat any spots and then vacuum the carpet. If you do not have carpets, you should mop. If floors are wooden, use an oil soap. Repeat for each bedroom.

7) Turn your attention to the living room, den, and dining room. Clean the windows and the wash the blinds. Clean the fireplace, if provided. Clean the blades of the ceiling fan and/or any light fixtures in the room. Spot treat any spots on the carpet. Vacuum or mop the floors.

8 )Sweep and clean the exterior (including any balcony, patio, and doors) and remove any remaining garbage bags from the apartment. Be sure that outside lights are working. Put garbage cans on curb, if appropriate, for pickup.

9) Get measurements and Replace broken blinds.

10) Take pictures of the apartment and keep for your records in case the apartment complex says you damaged the place. Send the photos and a written description to the landlord or property manager and ask them to sign off on it. Send one to yourself at the same time and leave the package unopened. If the landlord or property manager won’t sign off, the postmark on the envelope may help prove the date of the cleanliness of the apartment upon leaving.

11) Go to your move-out inspection. Be sure to get a copy of the move-out inspection for your records.

12) Visit MilwaukeeClean.com and have your apartment cleaned.  This last step is important in removing all the stains and giving your landlord a good first impression of your apartment when he inspects it.

13)Return your keys.

Tips

*Find out whether your landlord or apartment complex automatically cleans the carpet, without charge to you, when you move out or whether they require you to have stayed in the apartment a certain number of years before they will waive the carpet cleaning. Spot clean tough stains with a spray-on carpet cleaner first.
*Some apartment complexes only require that the walls be primed upon your move-out, check with your apartment complex before buying paint to be sure.
*It’s a good idea to get a list from your landlord or apartment complex stating what the estimated costs are for repairing certain items and use this as a guide to how strenuously you are going to clean your apartment.
*Make sure you have all the items you need before you begin cleaning. Otherwise, you’ll lose time stopping to go to the store.
*Have family or friends help you with the cleaning in exchange for a free meal at your new place.
*Bring a radio to listen to while you clean.
*If viable, begin cleaning in the room farthest from the front door, working your way towards the door. This prevents you from cleaning yourself into a corner.
*Send your [[Write a Letter for Change of Address|new address]] to the landlord, so they know where to mail your security deposit.
*Hold on tight to the various records associated with your stay, such as:

**apartment lease or rental agreement
**rent receipts or checks
**a copy of all agreements regarding damages between you and the landlord
**a copy of the letter sent to your landlord with your forwarding address

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Dirt can act like sandpaper on your carpet, reducing its life with normal wear. By cleaning your carpets, you will extend the life of your carpet investment and improve the appearance of your home.

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1)Cut pile, loop pile, plush, shag, velvet, embroidery are all examples of some of the available carpeting, upholstery and tapestry choices, each with their own unique benefits. But, they all can cause health hazards as they trap dust, dirt, moisture and odors, providing the perfect breeding ground for mites and bacteria, including potentially deadly mold spores. Routine sweeping and vacuuming definitely helps. Professional cleaning at regular intervals is essential – but only if you heed to the recommendations below. Professional carpet cleaning, if not done responsibly by a reputable firm that you have researched thoroughly, can be almost as harmful as doing nothing.

2)Take better care of your carpets, rugs, tapestries and upholstery. Having them professionally cleaned once every eight to twelve months is a matter of health and lengthening the life of your investment.

3)An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure – tip #1: Buy a welcome mat for each entrance to act as a receptacle for large particles and dirt stuck on your shoes.

4)An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure – tip #2: Prevent the pile of your carpet from being crushed and worn prematurely by putting a throw rug or small carpet in front of especially heavily trafficked areas, like in front of a favorite chair.

5)Sweep or vacuum weekly to remove superficial dust and dirt. Do all surfaces – sofas, chairs, wall hangings, rugs, throw rugs, and of course, carpets – thoroughly using back and forth movements.

6)Move furniture to reach inaccessible spots. Adjust furniture placement – even an inch or two every time you vacuum – will allow the spots crushed by furniture legs to recover.

7)Treat spots immediately. It’s true. Treat spills asap, or it’s likely to set and become a permanent, or much harder to remove. Avoid chemical treatments which may be damaging. Start with cold water, and in most cases, a little baking soda works.

8)Know your carpet. Before buying, ask: Is it treated with moth repellent, and soil and stain resistant? Does it require dry cleaning? How long is the warranty and what does it entail?

9)Have carpets professionally cleaned at least once every twelve to eighteen months, more often for high-use areas. Check manufacturer’s recommendation.

10)Know what deep cleaning method is right for your carpet. It has been proven that the most efficient way to clean, disinfect and sanitize carpets, rugs, tapestry and upholstery is the high-powered water extraction method provided by Prime Cleaning. Our powerful units, are like a portable washing machine for your carpets as they steam-clean and remove the water. Quicker than many traditional processes, it doesn’t leave chemical residue behind. Only clean, fresher smelling, newer looking results.

11) Schedule a cleaning with Prime Cleaning. Use your newly gained knowledge to verify we are doing a great job.  Ask questions and research our cleaning methods.  If you use another cleaner without proper equipment, you may have a carpet looking clean on the surface, but due to inefficient drying (from low quality steam cleaning) mold now breeds beneath the surface.