Cleaning the Property (Hotel Room Ready)

CLEANING THE PROPERTY

The cleanest properties rent faster and attract the best tenants. Everyone's perception of cleanliness is different.

It is our experience that when properties are turned over to us from Owners or Tenants...they rarely meet our standards of cleaning which requires us to send our crew out to perform a deep clean. Our requirements for cleaning can be compared to (Hotel Room Ready).

We recommend that Owners and Tenants leave us the property in good order (Empty & Broom Swept) and then authorize us to send our "deep" cleaning vendors out at their expense to get the best result and save time and money.

Our vendors typically charge $200-$300 for a deep clean depending on the size of the property. Our deep clean includes pulling out appliances and getting inside drawers and cabinets where most cleaning vendors don't go.

We always recommend that the property is cleaned after rent-ready maintenance repairs have been completed.

If a "Deep Clean" has already been completed...On occasion, the property may need what we call a "Puff Clean" which is a fraction of the work and expense of a deep clean. A puff clean is to touch up the property that had high levels of foot traffic during the marketing of the property that sits vacant for an extended period of time. In these scenarios the property would need dusting, sweeping/mopping in certain areas, and toilets cleaned of residue.

Below is a list of our Deep Cleaning Requirements:

A. All rooms

1. Remove from walls any nails, tacks, anchors, and window covering hangers that you installed.

2. Clean baseboards and corners, being careful to remove all dust and cobwebs.

3. Clean floors and vacuum carpet.

4. Wash off shelves in closets and remove all hangers and shelf lining.

5. Clean light fixture coverings, around light switches and door frames.

6. Clean out the fireplace (if applicable).

B. Kitchen

1. Clean oven, oven walls and grills, broiler pan, and storage space.

2. Clean vent-a-hood (run through the dishwasher if available).

3. Wipe kitchen cabinets and clean inside, outside, and on top. Remove all liners. Handle drawers in the same manner.

4. Clean refrigerator including crisper, walls, and containers. Defrost freezer, removing all water. Unplug and leave the door open. Clean behind, on top, and underneath, where possible.

5. Clean sink and countertop.

6. Clean floor.

7. Clean light fixture coverings.

8. Remove all cleaning solution residue.

C. Bathroom

1. Clean all light fixtures and coverings.

2. Clean medicine cabinet and mirrors (should be free from streaks).

3. Sweep, mop, and clean all vinyl and tile flooring.

4. Thoroughly clean the toilet, sink, cabinet, and tub or shower. Remove all cleaning residues.

5. Clean all wall/floor/tub/shower tile, grout, and caulk with an appropriate cleaning solution.

6. All soap, dishes, handles, racks, faucets, and walls should be free of dirt and stains.

D. Exterior, basements, outbuildings, and yard (if you are responsible for yard maintenance in your lease)

1. Cut, rake, and remove trash and leaves from the yard.

2. Sweep off all porches and decks.

3. Sweep out the basement, carport, garage, and any outbuildings, leaving only those items which came with the property.

4. Place all trash, garbage, and debris where the garbage company instructs for pickup or removal from the property. If you

leave items that the garbage company will not accept, and have them hauled off at your expense.