Four Bedroom Final Clean Check and Check Out Descriptions

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1 Four Bedroom Final Clean Check and Check Out Descriptions Residents who are completely checking out of Centre Square will need to remove all of their belongings. Returning residents to the same apartment may leave their belongings provided they are organized in one area and marked with their name. Do not leave anything behind assuming that someone will want it. First Person Leaving: Washer & Dryer Remove agitator cup and wash it off in the sink. Clean out soap and fabric softener residue from agitator. Clean out dryer vent and clean inside of dryer door. Clean tops of washer and dryer including ledge, lids, and controls. Clean the washer and dryer pan and floor around pan. Cabinets (Both Hallways) Remove all items from cabinets. Clean shelves and hinges with hot, soapy water, and dry with a cloth. Clean the exterior of the cabinets with a spray bottle with vinegar and a wet cloth, then buff dry. Use a dry cloth to buff silver handles on drawers and cabinets. Doors (Front & Hall Closets) Clean doors and frames, including all edges and surfaces, with a rag and multi-purpose cleaner. Hallways Remove everything from the closets and clean shelves and walls with a warm soapy rag. Use a dry rag to clean upper and lower vent covers. Vacuum the halls and baseboards, including inside the hallway closets. Use vacuum hose to vacuum along the wall edges and corners. Remove all hair and string from the roller on the bottom of the vacuum. Wash the outside of the vacuum with hot soapy water and change the vacuum bag (if necessary). Check to make sure there is a vacuum and ironing board provided by Centre Square in the closets. Second Person Leaving: Cabinets & Drawers (Kitchen) Remove all items from cabinets and drawers, including the island. Clean shelves, hinges, drawers inside and out, and drawer tracks with hot, soapy water. Clean the exterior of the cabinets with a spray bottle with vinegar and a wet cloth, then buff dry. Use a dry cloth to buff silver handles on drawers and cabinets. Fire Extinguisher Clean with a hot soapy rag and water and dry with a clean rag. Island (Kitchen) Clear the island. Clean surface with multi-purpose cleaner or vinegar and a rag. Buff it dry /2016 Green

2 Pantry & Door Empty shelves of all items. Clean with warm soapy water. Residents who are returning to this apartment for the next semester may put their items back in the pantry provided they are on one shelf and marked with their name. Clean door and frame, including all edges and surfaces, with a rag and multi-purpose cleaner. Third Person Leaving: Dishes Wash all dishes and unload dishwasher. Dishwasher On the bottom and top rack of the dishwasher, place a bowl upright each with a cup of vinegar. Run a full cycle with no other dishes. Clean door inside, outside, and sides of door with a hot soapy rag and water. Refrigerator (Left) Clear off the top, front, and sides of the refrigerator removing all stickers, tape, papers, and magnets. Clean sides, front, and top with a hot soapy rag. Polish with rubbing alcohol or glass cleaner. Remove all food items from the refrigerator. Clean with hot soapy rag from top to bottom, drying as you go. Clean the corners, edges, and rubber door seals. Pull drawers out and wash and dry. If no one is staying in the apartment, all food must be completely removed from the refrigerator. Any resident who is staying in the apartment, must bag up his/her items and label the bags/items before replacing them in the refrigerator. Any perishable items must be disposed of or frozen such as raw meat. Anything not labeled and bagged will be thrown away. Fourth Person Leaving: Refrigerator (Right) Clear off the top, front, and sides of the refrigerator removing all stickers, tape, papers, and magnets. Clean sides, front, and top with a hot soapy rag. Polish with rubbing alcohol or glass cleaner. Remove all food items from the refrigerator. Clean with hot soapy rag from top to bottom, drying as you go. Clean the corners, edges, and rubber door seals. Pull drawers out and wash and dry. If no one is staying in the apartment, all food must be completely removed from the refrigerator. Any resident who is staying in the apartment, must bag up his/her items and label the bags/items before replacing them in the refrigerator. Any perishable items must be disposed of or frozen such as raw meat. Anything not labeled and bagged will be thrown away. Garbage Can Take out the trash. Spray garbage can inside and out with disinfecting cleaner. Soak and then scrub away any residue or sticky spots. Rinse the surfaces and let dry. Clean the area behind the kitchen garbage can. Garbage Disposal Clean neck of disposal with rubbing alcohol. If necessary, scrub to remove all the grime that collects. Sprinkle some baking soda into the disposal and let sit a few minutes. Pour in ½ cup vinegar then run hot water and turn on disposal for one minute /2016 Green

3 Countertops & Backsplash (Kitchen) Clear countertops. Clean surface with multi-purpose cleaner or vinegar and a rag with special attention to the top of the backsplash and behind the sink. Buff it dry. Clean the wall between the cabinet and the backsplash. Sink & Faucet (Kitchen) Remove dishes and other items from the sink. Scrub sink with abrasive cleaner; use a toothbrush to clean edges, drains, and sink stoppers. Rinse very thoroughly. Polish with rubbing alcohol and a soft dry cloth. Dry out sinks with dry cloth. Buff chrome to remove water spots on faucet. Use a toothbrush or bristle brush to remove hard water at the base of the faucet. Fifth Person Leaving: Microwave Generously spray the inside of the microwave with vinegar. Turn on high for 1-2 minutes. Allow to sit for 1-2 minutes before opening microwave. Clean inside and outside surfaces with a rag and hot soapy water. Remove microwave plate and wash in the sink. Be sure to clean the shelf under the microwave. Stove Top Allow burners to cool completely. Use glass-top cleaner and scrub with a nylon scrub pad. You may use a razor blade for difficult spots and/or use a rag soaked with vinegar to loosen baked on areas. Clean with a wet rag then buff with a dry rag until shiny and smooth across the entire surface. Clean stove backsplash. Clean top and bottom of vent hood. Remove filter and run it through a cycle in the dishwasher to clean it. Replace filter. Oven Drawer Remove items from the drawer and remove the drawer. Clean inside and out with a rag and hot soapy water and replace drawer Oven Remove racks and place them in the sink. If there is a large spill in the bottom of the oven, clean it up before using the self-clean option. Use the self-clean option on the oven. (It takes about three hours, so plan accordingly.) When the cycle is finished, clean out the ash with a wet rag. Scrub and replace racks. Pull oven away from wall; clean both sides of the oven and cabinet. Clean the wall behind and mop floor beneath. Use a dry rag to dust the back of the oven. Sixth Person Leaving: Bathtub & Shower (Bathroom Cabinet side) Remove all items from the shower for cleaning. Spray entire surface with vinegar; using a scrubbing pad or brush, scrub all surfaces of the tub including the tub surround, paying special attention to the caulking and faucet area. Clean the tub exterior and base. Rinse completely with warm water. Buff all metal surfaces until shiny and streak free. Use a dry cloth to clean the tub and shower to prevent water spots /2016 Green

4 Showerhead (Bathroom Cabinet side) Put a cup of vinegar in a Ziploc bag and secure it around the showerhead with a rubber band or string and leave for at least three hours or overnight. Bathroom Vents (Bathroom Cabinet side) Use a dry rag to clean vent covers above the toilet. Toilet (Bathroom Cabinet side) Spray disinfecting cleaner on the outside surfaces of the toilet, paying special attention to the toilet bowl, the base of the toilet, the bolts, and hinges on the toilet seat. Spray cleaner (either disinfecting cleaner, vinegar, or toilet bowl cleaner) inside the toilet. Scrub clean with toilet brush and flush. Scrub ring around the inside with a pumice stone until gone. Cabinets & Drawers (Bathroom & Vanity Cabinet side) Remove all items from cabinets and drawers. Clean shelves, hinges, drawers inside and out, and drawer tracks with hot, soapy water. Clean the exterior of the cabinets with a spray bottle with vinegar and a wet cloth, then buff dry. Pay attention to buff silver handles on drawers and cabinets. Mirrors (Bathroom & Vanity Cabinet side) Use rubbing alcohol and a clean dry rag to clean mirrors; pay special attention to spots. Buff streaks until it is clear. Door (Bathroom Cabinet side) Clean the door and frame, including all edges and surfaces with a rag and multi-purpose cleaner. Countertops & Sinks (Bathroom & Vanity Cabinet side) Clear countertops; clean surface with multi-purpose cleaner or vinegar and a rag. Clean sinks, paying special attention to the base of the faucet, and the edge where the sinks meets the counter; use a toothbrush if necessary. With stubborn spots, soak in vinegar and then scrub with a scrubber pad. Buff the faucets and sinks free of streaks with a dry cloth. Floors & Rubber Baseboards (Bathroom & Vanity Cabinet side) Sweep each floor entirely; use a vacuum hose attachment along the edges. Clean baseboards with warm, soapy water. Mop the floors using a vinegar water solution and a mop; be sure to get edges of each floor. Where there is hard water residue, soak in vinegar and scrub with a scrubber brush or pad. Seventh Person Leaving: Bathtub & Shower (Bathroom Laundry side) Remove all items from the shower for cleaning. Spray entire surface with vinegar; using a scrubbing pad or brush, scrub all surfaces of the tub including the tub surround, paying special attention to the caulking and faucet area. Clean the tub exterior and base. Rinse completely with warm water. Buff all metal surfaces until shiny and streak free. Use a dry cloth to clean the tub and shower to prevent water spots. Showerhead (Bathroom Laundry side) Put a cup of vinegar in a Ziploc bag and secure it around the showerhead with a rubber band or string and leave for at least three hours or overnight. Vents (Bathroom Laundry side) Use a dry rag to clean vent covers above the toilet /2016 Green

5 Toilet (Bathroom Laundry side) Spray disinfecting cleaner on the outside surfaces of the toilet, paying special attention to the toilet bowl, the base of the toilet, the bolts, and hinges on the toilet seat. Spray cleaner (either disinfecting cleaner, vinegar, or toilet bowl cleaner) inside the toilet. Scrub clean with toilet brush and flush. Scrub ring around the inside with a pumice stone until gone. Cabinets & Drawers (Bathroom & Vanity Laundry side) Remove all items from cabinets and drawers. Clean shelves, hinges, drawers inside and out, and drawer tracks with hot, soapy water. Clean the exterior of the cabinets with a spray bottle with vinegar and a wet cloth, then buff dry. Pay attention to buff silver handles on drawers and cabinets. Mirrors (Bathroom & Vanity Laundry side) Use rubbing alcohol and a clean dry rag to clean mirrors; pay special attention to spots. Buff streaks until it is clear. Door (Bathroom Laundry side) Clean the door and frame, including all edges and surfaces with a rag and multi-purpose cleaner. Countertops & Sinks (Bathroom & Vanity Laundry side) Clear countertops; clean surface with multi-purpose cleaner or vinegar and a rag. Clean sinks, paying special attention to the base of the faucet, and the edge where the sinks meets the counter; use a toothbrush if necessary. With stubborn spots, soak in vinegar and then scrub with a scrubber pad. Buff the faucets and sinks free of streaks with a dry cloth. Floors & Rubber Baseboards (Bathroom & Vanity Laundry side) Sweep each floor entirely; use a vacuum hose attachment along the edges. Clean baseboards with warm, soapy water. Mop the floors using a vinegar water solution and a mop; be sure to get edges of each floor. Where there is hard water residue, soak in vinegar and scrub with a scrubber brush or pad. Eighth Person Leaving: Table, Chairs, & Stools (Kitchen) Clean surfaces of table, chairs, and stools with a multi-purpose cleaner. Buff the metal legs with a dry cloth. Couches Pick up any loose items under the cushions that are too big to be vacuumed. Using the vacuum hose, vacuum the cushions, under the cushions, and the exterior parts of the couch. Coffee Table, End Table & TV console (Living Room) Remove everything from the top and inside of the end table. Using a multi-purpose cleaner, clean the TV console, coffee table, end table, and inside the drawer. A wood polish can also be used to make the wood shiny. Discard any extra things from the drawer when replacing items. Window (Living Room) Clean window pane with glass cleaner, vinegar, or rubbing alcohol and a clean dry rag. Clean the window sill with a wet rag and then a clean dry rag. Floor (Living Room) Vacuum the floors including underneath the furniture. (Pull furniture away from the wall.) Use vacuum hose to vacuum along the wall edges and corners /2016 Green

6 Floor (Kitchen) Sweep floor entirely; use a vacuum hose attachment along the edges. Mop the floor using a multipurpose cleaner and again, be sure to get the corners and edges of floor. Multi-purpose cleaner can leave a residue, so rinse with vinegar water to remove the stickiness. Clean toe kick plate under the ledge of all the cabinets. Final Check-out (Whole Apartment) During the final walk through of the apartment, remove anything not labeled such as food in pantry, cupboards, fridge, freezer, and other items such as dishes, cleaning supplies, etc. Check oven, stovetop, bathtubs, and agitator on washer. Bedroom/Bed: Bedrooms should be back to their original arrangements. All students are required to do the following for their own bedrooms: Closet (Bedroom) Remove everything from the closet. Clean shelves, rod, and walls with a warm soapy rag. Clean door and frame, including all edges and surfaces with a rag and multi-purpose cleaner. Desk & Chair Remove everything from the desktop and drawers. Clean the desktop, inside drawers, drawer tracks, and exterior surfaces with a rag and multi-purpose cleaner. Clean the seat and especially the pedestal, legs, and casters with a wet rag. Be sure to dry surfaces with a dry rag. Shelf above Desk Use a multi-purpose cleaner and rag to clean the top, sides, and bottom of the shelf. Blinds (Bedroom) Close the blinds and clean each slat with a hot soapy rag. Open the blinds and use a hot soapy rag to clean the fronts and backs of the blinds. Make sure to clean behind the strings. After blinds are washed, clean with a dry clean rag. Window (Bedroom) Clean window pane with glass cleaner, vinegar, or rubbing alcohol and a clean dry rag. Clean the window sill with a wet rag and then a clean dry rag. Bed Frame Clean the bed frame with a multi-purpose cleaner. Be sure to dry surfaces with a clean dry rag. Clean area under the mattress. Mattress Clean top, bottom, and sides of the mattress getting in-between the seams. Mattress Cover Wash mattress cover in the washer and hang to dry. Once dry, please fold and place on top of mattress. Doors (Bedroom) Clean doors and frames, including all edges and surfaces with a rag and multi-purpose cleaner. Buff dry and steak free. Floor (Bedroom) Pick up clutter from floor. Vacuum thoroughly using the hose attachment along walls and behind the desk and beds (pull all furniture away from the walls). Vacuum inside closets /2016 Green