HINTS TO HELP YOUR UNIT PASS CLEANING CHECKS

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1 CLEANING SUPPLIES Below is a list of suggested cleaning supplies for cleaning. Save time and energy by using the right cleaning products. Plain water will not work. Good quality mop, broom, and dustpan Bathroom Cleaner - for removing soap scum & build-up on bathtubs & surrounds, use Lime-Away (turn the shower on straight hot for several minutes while working in another area, then spray down with lime-away, let sit for several minutes and then scrub away deposits & build-up). Ajax or Soft Scrub are also good products, but make sure they won t scratch the surface. Bathroom Cleaner - for toilets, use Clorox or Lime-Away toilet bowl cleaner. For sinks use 409 or Clorox Spray to bleach bathtub & shower floors and to whiten kitchen & bathroom sinks. For tough areas, use something with grit such as Ajax or Soft Scrub. Pumice Stone - use this to remove build-up that is hardened on around faucets and drains. Sometimes you will see a gray ring of build-up around drains and faucet fixtures. This must be removed and the easiest way other than lime-away setting on the build-up is to purchase a pumice stone. This will also remove rings in toilet bowls without ruining the porcelain. (found at Wal-Mart) Mirrors, Windows - Use glass cleaner and then wipe with newspaper or paper towel for no streaks. Kitchen Cleaner - Use Easy-Off for the inside of ovens that are not self cleaning. For the stovetop bowls (burner drip pans), we recommend buying new ones from the store as they are extremely difficult to clean perfectly. If you can t afford to purchase new use SOS pads to get all the black build-up off. (Usually you can find the stove bowls & rings at Home Depot, Lowe s, Wal-Mart or the Mending Shed on State St. Before you go to the store, write down the manufacturer of the stove, the sizes of the bowls large or small, and if they are one or two pieces.) Microwave - If you have lots of food spattered inside, take a microwave-safe container, maybe a glass measuring cup or large microwave-safe bowl and fill it with water and put it in the microwave on high for 5 minutes. Remove the container, spray down with 409 or Fantastic and wash down; hardened on items just wipe right off. Dusting Furniture (wood) - Use Pledge HINTS TO HELP YOUR UNIT PASS CLEANING CHECKS DEEP CLEAN - White Glove means no dirt, dust, build-up anywhere. For example, to clean the fridge, it means take out the shelves, drawers and wash from top to bottom, inside and out- don t forget to wipe off the top of the fridge. FOLLOW THE CHECKLIST Use the checklist at the end of this document to make sure you don t miss anything. Baseboards and air vents are probably the most often missed areas, so make sure you have everything on the list complete. PASS/FAIL - Since cleaning checks work on a pass/fail system, there are no gray areas, it s either clean or dirty. CLEAN EFFECTIVELY - When cleaning a room, start from top to bottom, leaving the floors to do last. This way you are not back-tracking and cleaning areas twice when it s not necessary. USE PROPER CLEANING PRODUCTS See the suggestions above, titled Cleaning Supplies. Call the office if you need suggestions or have a hard-to-clean project. PLAN AHEAD - Manage your time wisely. Make sure you leave enough time to do the necessary cleaning of your unit. Start cleaning parts of your apartment at least a week before you want to move out; see what you can do in smaller increments to save time.

2 ASPEN RIDGE MANAGEMENT FINAL CLEANING INSPECTION KITCHEN 1. Oven and range are clean. Hood is clean (use degreaser). Stove top drip pans are clean- Foil covered drip pans will Not Pass. ($25.00 fee for dirty drip pans) Needs drip pans- type: 1 piece/ 2 piece size: 2. Counters clean, including underneath microwave, toaster, etc. 3. No dirty dishes left out. 4. Dishwasher- clean inside, including inside of door edge (lip) and front of dishwasher. 5. Floor has been swept and mopped. 6. Garbage can empty and clean. 7. Microwave washed inside and out; including all sides and ceiling on the inside. 8. Kitchen table and chairs are washed off, including back edge of seat by chair rails (if applicable). 9. Cabinets and Cupboards are washed inside and outside including drawers and corners. 10. Refrigerator and Freezer- food has been removed and shelves/drawers have been wiped out, outside of refrigerator has been washed off (including the top). 11. Kitchen walls/ceiling/baseboards/chair rails- marks, dirt, and cobwebs are washed off. 12. Window, sill, track, and blinds are cleaned (if applicable). 13. Light fixture- burned out bulbs replaced, light fixture cover washed (no dust or bugs). *Disregard if ceiling over 8. Clean all light switch covers. 14. Kitchen sink is washed and shined. No hard water buildup-especially around faucet base. 15. Pantry door and shelves are washed off, floor vacuumed/mopped. 16. Air Vents have been wiped down and cleaned LIVING ROOM (including HALLWAY and ENTRY) 1. Flooring- all carpeted areas in living room and hallway are vacuumed. Other floor covering in hall and living room have been swept/mopped. 2. Walls/ceiling/chair rails- marks, dirt, and cobwebs are cleaned off. 3. Light fixtures- burned out bulbs replaced, light fixture cover washed (no dust or bugs). *Disregard if ceiling over 8. Clean all light switch covers. 4. Furniture has been dusted. 5. Windows, sills, tracks, and blinds are cleaned (if applicable). 6. Baseboards in living room, hall and entry have been washed. 7. Entry floor has been vacuumed/mopped. 8.. Coat/Hall closet door(s) and shelves have been washed off, floor vacuumed/mopped. 9. Front Entrance Door has been washed down, front and back, tape and residue has been removed. 10. Front porch/entrance- personal items and garbage have been removed. 11. Air Vents in hallway, entry, and living room have been cleaned.

3 LAUNDRY 1. Washer/Dryer has been wiped down; lint has been removed from dryer. 2. Laundry floor is clean; walls, ceiling and baseboards are wiped off. Garbage has been removed. 3. Laundry shelves have been washed off and laundry door has been cleaned. 5. Furnace closet doors have been cleaned. NOTHING is stored in furnace closet- $30 fine. 6. Vacuum cleaner was left out to be checked. It is wiped off, the dirt chamber has been emptied or full bag has been changed, damaged belt has been replaced. BATHROOM (location ) 1. Bathtub, shower and surround are sparkling clean (no build-up is acceptable), no water deposits. 2. Toilet bowl is clean; outside has been cleaned off from top to base. 3. Sink and faucet have been cleaned- no hard water build-up or calcium especially around the base of the faucet. (Use cleanser with grit to clean build-up.) 4. Vanity cabinets have been washed down inside and outside. Drawers have been wiped out, counter and medicine cabinet have been cleaned. 5. Mirror is clean; no streaks. 6. Floor has been swept and mopped. 7. Door- inside and outside have been washed down, esp. panels. 8. Walls and ceiling have been wiped down and baseboards have been washed. Clean bathroom fan. 9. Light Fixtures- burned out bulbs replaced, light fixture cover washed (no dust or bugs). *Disregard if ceiling over 8. Clean all light switch covers. 10. Window, sill, track, and blinds are cleaned (if applicable). BATHROOM (location ) 1. Bathtub, shower and surround are sparkling clean (no build-up is acceptable), no water deposits. 2. Toilet bowl is clean; outside has been cleaned off from top to base. 3. Sink and faucet have been cleaned- no hard water build-up or calcium especially around the base of the faucet. (Use cleanser with grit to clean build-up.) 4. Vanity cabinets have been washed down inside and outside. Drawers have been wiped out, counter and medicine cabinet have been cleaned. 5. Mirror is clean; no streaks. 6. Floor has been swept and mopped. 7. Door- inside and outside have been washed down, esp. panels. 8. Walls and ceiling have been wiped down and baseboards have been washed. Clean bathroom fan. 9. Light Fixtures- burned out bulbs replaced, light fixture cover washed (no dust or bugs). *Disregard if ceiling over 8. Clean all light switch covers. 10. Window, sill, track, and blinds are cleaned (if applicable).

CLEANING TOOLS. Cleaning Checklist

CLEANING TOOLS. Cleaning Checklist Cleaning Checklist BEDROOMS and ceiling fans Replace lightbulbs as needed Dust and wipe down any vents Test smoke detector and replace battery if needed Wipe down closet shelves Wipe down closet doors