Final cleaning
As your tenancy is becoming to an end, it is time for a proper final cleaning. When the final cleaning is done, the surfaces of the apartment are clean of dirt and stains. The next tenant will be happy move in to a clean new apartment!
Things to remember:
- Start early. You have time to clean the apartment until you return your keys, or your tenancy ends.
- Many larger targets can be taken care of beforehand. For example, windows or air vents won’t collect dirt in a few weeks so you can get them done well before your moving day. When you are finishing the final cleaning, it will be easy to wipe away the dust from the last few days!
- While you pack up your things, clean cabinets and shelves as they get emptied.
- Clean the floors and walls is easier after majority of your stuff is gone or packed and the apartment is relatively empty.
- Use apartment inspections to your advantage, and take care of the targets mentioned on the requests.
- If you fail to do the final cleaning or it has been done carelessly, we will order a cleaning into the apartment. The costs of cleaning will be charged from you.
Final cleaning: To-do list
- Vacuum and mop the floors.
- Wipe the moldings.
- Wash away stains from walls, light switches, doors, and handles.
- Empty all cabinets and clean them inside and out. Wipe also the doors and handles, and don’t forget the top of the cabinet!
- Wash windows (instructions). If the weather is below zero celsius, wash only the inside surface. Wipe also the frame and windowsill.
- Dust behind and between the radiator, and wipe clean the outer surface.
- Clean air vents (instructions).
Kitchen
- Wash sinks and faucet.
- Empty cabinets and clean the inside and outside.
- Clean the counters and tiles. Remember the seams!
- Wash the trash cabinet and all garbage bins.
- Wash oven, the rack and trays.
- Wash the bottom drawer under the oven.
- Pull the oven out and wipe clean from sides and behind.
- Wash the floor and walls under and behind the stove.
- Wash stove, handles, and controls.
- Clean cooker hood and filter (instructions).
- Wipe the fridge clean from inside and outside
- Defrost the freezer (instructions) and wipe the unfrozen, empty freezer clean.
Bathroom and toilet
- Wash the sink – remember also the underside!
- Wash mirror and cabinet/shelve above sink.
- Wash faucets and remove any limescale.
- Clean shower head, hose and soap tray.
- Clean the shower wall.
- Wash toilet inside and outside. Remember all the layers of the seat! Clean also the water inlet edge and the leg of the toilet.
- Clean the walls and floor. Remember tile seams! If there is red mold, disinfectant cleaner and rubbing helps.
- Wipe the ceiling if needed.
- Clean out the floor drain (instructions).
Balcony and storage locker
- Empty all your things.
- Sweep away loose debris.