When booking a cleaner for the first time, the first question that comes to mind is what exactly they will do. Despite having less space, apartments require the maintenance of more surfaces than ever before, and therefore, an itemized list makes everyone clear about their expectations. From moving in and moving out to just the hustle and bustle of city life, tenants may think that all surfaces will be cleaned without them having to worry. However, cleaners always have a certain scope of work, which is easier to know ahead of time to avoid any surprises or disappointments. Below is a general checklist of apartment cleaning in California, room by room.
Kitchen
The kitchen is where we concentrate because it takes the most abuse during the day. Services performed routinely: Wipe down counters, backsplashes and front sides of cabinets.
- The sink and faucet were cleaned.
- Stovetop and outside of large appliances wiped down.
- The microwave was wiped inside and outside.
- Trash emptied and floors swept/mopped
Bathroom
Cleaning bathrooms properly with the right products is key to deal with soap film, moisture and hard water deposits:
- Shower, tub and toilet cleaning
- Sinks, vanity and mirror cleaning
- Cleaning towel racks and fixtures
- Floor mopping and cleaning the corners behind the door.
Bedrooms and Living Areas
In these rooms, dusting, sweeping and mopping are emphasized over thorough cleaning:
- Dust all furniture, shelves, and other visible surfaces
- Clean all night stands, tables, and window sills
- Vacuum carpets and rugs
- Sweep and mop the floors
- Arrange pillows, throws and other objects
Entryway and Hallways
Small transitional spaces are easy to overlook but shape a first impression of the whole unit:
- Wiping the interior of the entry door and handles
- Dusting ledges and light fixtures within reach
- Vacuuming hallway carpet or runners
- Sweeping and mopping hallway flooring
What's Usually Extra
The interior of ovens, the interior of refrigerators, the interior of windows, the interior of cabinets, and heavy build-up removal are not usually included in the typical apartment cleaning service in California and are provided as additional pay-per-service or incorporated into the deep clean service. Since these do take some time, separating the cost of these services from the basic service helps make it less costly for the basic service while still giving the tenants the choice of having more done when needed. It helps to ask these questions up front to avoid any surprises during the final walkthrough.
These apartment cleaning services of Maids 2 Sparkle are tailored according to the same room-by-room standards for California apartment cleaners and property management companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an apartment cleaning take?
The majority of one or two-bedroom apartments will take anywhere from an hour to three hours.
Do I need to provide cleaning supplies?
In most cases, the cleaners provide their own tools and chemicals, although you can ask that specific ones be used.
Is carpet cleaning included?
Vacuuming is common, but deep carpet or steam cleaning is considered an additional service.
Will the cleaners move furniture?
Light articles such as cushions can be rearranged, but heavy furniture is usually only rearranged if it is prearranged.
How often should apartments be professionally cleaned?
Most tenants arrange for their property to be cleaned biweekly or monthly, whereas move-in or move-out cleanings occur only once.
What should I do before the cleaner arrives?
Rearranging items on countertops and on the floor helps cleaners use their time to clean and not organize.
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