A Complete Checklist for Successful Pre-Lease Cleaning

[rinata77]

When we moved last time, I thought it would be quick and easy. But it turned out that preparing the apartment for rent is much more difficult than I expected. For example, I didn’t know that I needed to thoroughly clean not only the bathroom, but also the hood in the kitchen. In the end, I had to call the cleaners to get everything done. Now we are planning to move again, and I decided to figure this out in advance. Can anyone tell me how to properly organize such cleaning?

[melissared]

Yes, moving is quite a quest! We recently encountered this too. For example, I didn’t think about the windows, and their condition is very important. Now I try to prepare in advance and use various useful materials. Recently I found a cool EOL Checklist - Best Local Cleaners. It describes step by step what and when to do. This EOL Checklist really helped us not to forget anything important, so I recommend taking a look so that everything goes according to plan.

[tonybil]

It's funny, but for me, cleaning before renting out an apartment always turned into something like a family "event". My brother and I usually divided up the zones - he took on the kitchen, and I the bathroom. It's always fun to remember how we argued about who cleaned worse. I think the main thing is to start on time and with the right attitude. And music is a great way to stave off boredom!