How to Clean an Apartment Before Moving Out

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.

 

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.
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.
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). For tiny holes, you can also use white toothpaste (NOT GEL). 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.
 
Clean the kitchen. Fill the sink with warm water and add dish detergent to the water.

 

Clean the bathrooms.
Thoroughly clean the sink, tub, toilet and shower. Scrubbing Bubbles works well. 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.

 

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