Cleaning your Apartment To avoid damage charges make sure you regularly clean your apartment. We recommend that you talk with your roommates about the responsibilities of who will clean what and when. General Cleaning Floor • Vacuum carpets in all rooms. Don’t forget to vacuum around the edges! • Sweep and mop vinyl floors-make sure you get the corners really well. Cabinets • Dust and wash the inside and outside of all kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Furniture • Dust and wipe down all furniture. • Any dressers placed in closets must be removed and placed in their original spots. Any chairs from the desks or from the living room must be placed in their original spots as per move-in. • Wipe down all furniture. Bathrooms/Sink Area • Clean the inside and outside of the toilet: including the base and around the bottom. • Clean the inside and outside of the cabinets. • Clean the mirror, sink, tub, shower, and shower rod. • Clean the walls around the toilet. • Clean the floor. Pay special attention to the base of the toilet. • Wipe down any other surfaces. Walls • Remove all tape, poster putty, and other adhesives. • Wipe down walls in all rooms. Windows • Remove any window clings, decals, or adhesives on the windows. • Clean the windows with glass cleaner. • Close and lock all windows. • Dust the blinds and wipe down the window sill on each window. Doors and Closets/Trim in All Rooms • Wipe down inside/outside of all closet doors and bedroom doors. • Wipe down inside/outside of front entrance door. • Wipe down all trim work. Furnace Vents and Air Returns • Wipe down the vent covers in apartment rooms (living room/hallway/bedrooms).
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