How to Properly Clean Your Rental Home Prior to Listing
Ensuring your rental property is clean before listing is essential. After all, no tenant wants to be shown a filthy property when they’re looking for a place to call their own.
In this blog, we discuss everything you should do to handle one of the many challenges of owning a property and make your rental property 100% spotless before listing.
Clean the Kitchen
The kitchen is the most-used room in the majority of homes. So if your rental property’s kitchen isn’t spotless before potential tenants come to view it, you may have a hard time finding anyone who’s willing to sign a lease.
Here’s what you should do to ensure your kitchen is in great condition before you list your rental property:
- Clear out the cabinets and refrigerator.
- Wipe down the walls.
- Mop & sweep the floor.
- Wipe down all surfaces, including countertops, shelves, cabinets & drawers, stovetops, windowsills & appliances.
- Clean off the light fixtures and replace the bulbs.
- Make sure all appliances are working properly.
- Take out the trash.
- Ensure any vents are clean.
- Make sure the faucet works.
- Make sure the windows open, close & lock.
Clean the Bathroom
Cleaning the bathroom is imperative too. After all, it’s in the bathroom where most people groom themselves and maintain good oral hygiene, so this space should be totally clean and sanitary.
And if your rental property has multiple bathrooms, you need to make sure they’re all spotless, as potential renters will check every one during an open house.
Here’s what you should focus on when cleaning your bathrooms:
- Wash the walls, floor & ceiling.
- Wash any light switch plates, outlet plates & door knobs.
- Wash the baseboards.
- If you identify mold or mildew anywhere, take steps to eliminate these growths.
- Replace any lightbulbs.
- Clean off the vanity, including the sink, countertop, cabinets & drawers.
- Clean any doors & windows.
- Thoroughly clean all bathroom appliances, including the toilet, shower & tub.
- Clean any mirrors.
- Clean any vents.
- Provide a new can of air freshener.
- Make sure the laundry basket is empty.
- The linen cabinet should be stocked with fresh towels.
Clean the Bedrooms
Making sure the bedrooms are clean, organized, and inviting before showings is critical. After all, tenants will be spending significant portions of their days in these rooms.
Here’s what you should focus on when cleaning the bedrooms
- Make sure the walls, floor & ceiling are clean.
- Wipe down the mattress with disinfectant wipes.
- Clean the bed frame & headboard.
- Clean all light switches & outlet plates, as well as any door knobs.
- Replace all light bulbs.
- Dust any fans & furniture.
- Wipe down all doors & windows.
- Ensure the closet is clear.
- Make sure there are hangers in the closet.
- Remove any marks or defects from the walls.
- Vacuum any carpets/rugs.
- Clean any vents.
Clean the Living Area
Cleaning the living area is essential as well. The most important things you should do are:
- Clean the walls, floor & ceiling.
- Clean any light fixtures.
- Clean any windows & doors.
- Clean any rugs/carpets.
- Clean all door knobs & outlet plates.
- Clean any air conditioners, fans & vents.
- Plug in an electric air freshener.
Clean Exterior & the Garage
Cleaning the exterior of the property and tidying up the lawn are both essential. Also, you need to clean and organize your garage. A clean exterior and well-kept lawn will make good first impressions on potential renters.
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If you don’t want to handle any of these rental property cleaning hassles, hire Sunrise Real Estate Corp. Our expert property management services are exactly what you need.
Not only will we get the unit clean before listing, but we’ll also help you find suitable tenants. We provide many more property management services, and these will help you bring in more revenue.
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