Cleaning Guide & Tips
Tips and Advice for Keeping Your Apartment Functioning Properly
Filters: If you want to have the cleanest air and the quietest HVAC system, change your filters monthly. We change them approximately on a quarterly basis but this by no means you can’t change it more frequently. This will save you on your utility bills.
Garbage disposals: Run it on a regular basis to keep the drain tube cleared of any debris. Debris can cause odors to seep through the sink drain. This will also keep the dishwasher from backing up due to any blockage. Additionally, put a cup of ice into the disposal every couple of weeks to keep the blades sharp. This will also help to clear out any debris since it’ll be cut into smaller pieces.
Electrical: Avoid using high amp/wattage equipment on the same outlets. A small hair dryer coupled with a curling iron can trip the GFI and shut down the outlet. Please keep this in mind when using a standalone freezer. Be cognizant of where it’s plugged in and if there is another outlet that is frequently used for other high output appliances.
Please have trash & recyclables separated and well bundled (as not to blow around the neighborhood) and leave it in the garage and we will put it out. Please no tires, oils, paints, batteries and etc. as the City will not pick it up. Large furniture & appliances, you need to make proper arrangement with Solid Waste Department at 874-6291 BEFORE YOU LEAVE.
MINIMUM DEDUCTIONS FOR DAMAGES AND DIRTINESS OF APARTMENTS . So you will be well advised, we list some of the possible deductions from your security deposit or additional charges.
| Name of work | Price |
|---|---|
| Wall adhesive hooks (each) | $25.00 |
| Dirty Refrigerator | $50.00 |
| Dirty range/oven/broiler | $70.00 |
| Light Bulbs (each) | $ 3.00 |
| Excessive Carpet dirt | Cost to clean* |
| Missing Appliance accessory | Cost to Repair* |
| Broken window panes | Cost to Repair* |
| Light Fixture Globes | $10.00 |
| Dirty Floors, walls, ceilings, windows, etc | Cost to Repair or paint* |
| Other damage | Cost to fix, repair* |
| Window Screen | $30.00 |
| Paint (gallon) | $40.00 |
| Floor Sealer (gallon) | $25.00 |
| Door Stops (each) | $2.00 |
| Blinds (each) | $13.00 |
| Carpet Cigarette burn or scorch mark (each) | $150.00 |
| Stove Pans (each) | $5.00 |
| Carpet Spots(each) | $150.00 |
| Disposal wrench | $10.00 |
| Garage Floor Cleaning | $60.00 |
| Kliz Paint Primer (gallon) | $20.00 |
| Enzyme(dog odor-gal) | $20.00 |
| Take Down-Deodorant (gallon) | $34.00 |
| Concrete degreaser/cleaner (gallon) | $15.00 |
| *Cost will also include $60.00 an hour in excess management time charge | |
If you do not wish to clean, please contact us in advance and we can arrange for it to be done at cost plus cleaning supplies and deduct from your deposit. You are to be moved out by noon on the day your lease expires.