Apartment Cleaning

1. General Preparation:

• Assessing the space: The cleaning company will assess each unit, noting the size, level of dirt, and any specific areas of concern (e.g., heavy stains, pet odors).
• Inventory check: Ensuring that all necessary cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment are available to cover multiple units.

2. Common Areas (if applicable):

• Hallways, stairs, and lobbies: Cleaning entryways and shared spaces between the apartment units, including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping floors, wiping down surfaces, cleaning light fixtures, and sanitizing handrails.
• Elevator cleaning: If the building has elevators, the interior of the elevators (including walls, buttons, and floors) will be sanitized and wiped down.
• Trash removal and disposal: Ensuring that common areas are free of trash or debris.

3. Apartment Unit Cleaning:

For each individual apartment, the cleaning typically includes:

• Dusting and Surface Cleaning:

  • Dusting baseboards, window sills, light fixtures, and other high surfaces.
  • Wiping down and sanitizing counters, shelves, and all hard surfaces.
  • Cleaning windows and mirrors inside the units.

• Kitchen Cleaning:

  • Appliances: Cleaning inside and out of appliances like ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves.
  • Counters and Cabinets: Wiping down countertops and cleaning inside cabinets and drawers.
  • Sink and Faucet: Cleaning the sink, faucet, and the surrounding area.
  • Trash Removal: Emptying trash cans and replacing liners.

• Bathroom Cleaning:

  • Toilets: Scrubbing inside and outside of toilets, including the floor area.
  • Shower/Bathtub: Cleaning the bathtub or shower area, including tiles, grout, and glass doors.
  • Vanity and Sink: Cleaning the sink, countertop, faucet, and mirror.
  • Floors and Walls: Sweeping, mopping, and wiping down walls as necessary.
  • Trash Removal: Taking out any garbage from bathrooms and replacing liners.

• Floor Care:

  • Vacuuming all carpets and rugs, including in bedrooms, living areas, and hallways.
  • Mopping hard floors, including kitchen and bathroom areas.
  • Spot-cleaning any stains, particularly in carpets or upholstery.

• Bedroom and Living Room:

  • Dusting and wiping surfaces like shelves, desks, and tables.
  • Changing bedding if requested (or upon tenant request in the case of short-term rentals).
  • Upholstery Cleaning: Vacuuming or wiping down furniture if needed.

• Additional Cleaning:

  • Closets: Dusting and wiping inside closets and shelves.
  • Air Vents: Wiping down air vents and making sure they are free from dust.
  • Light Fixtures and Ceiling Fans: Cleaning and dusting light fixtures and ceiling fans.

4. Deep Cleaning (if necessary):

In certain cases, deeper cleaning may be required for particular units:

• Steam cleaning or shampooing carpets.
• Wall washing or touch-ups for areas with stains.
• Oven or refrigerator deep cleanings.
• Window cleaning on the exterior, especially if the units are on higher floors.

5. Post-Cleaning Tasks:

• Final inspection: Each unit is checked for any missed areas or mistakes, ensuring that the space is ready for new tenants or re-rentals.
• Trash removal and disposal from all units and common areas.
• Sanitization of high-touch areas (door handles, switches, light controls) to ensure hygiene.

6. Specific Requests or Additional Services:

• If the tenants or building manager has additional requests (e.g., pet odor removal, organizing, or sanitizing furniture), these can be included in the cleaning.
• Post-construction cleaning (if renovation work was done), which involves removing dust and debris from recent repairs or upgrades.

7. Scheduling and Frequency:

• Turnover cleaning (between tenants) typically requires more intensive cleaning.
• Regular cleaning might involve a lighter approach, focusing mainly on dusting, wiping, and sanitizing.
• If the apartments are being cleaned as part of regular maintenance (e.g., monthly or quarterly), it may involve a less intensive cleaning schedule, but still addresses the most used areas.