When a tenant decides that it’s time to move out of a single-family rental home, it’s important that you prepare it for the next tenant. You’ll need to make repairs and, of course, give it a good cleaning. Now, when it comes to kitchens, a light cleaning wouldn’t do. You’ll need to have it deep cleaned. The reason behind this is that kitchens tend to get grimy after months or even years of use. And although the tenant may have cleaned it before leaving, chances are, it was just a surface clean. That’s why, if you want to attract the next tenant and make sure he sticks with you, you have to do a thorough clean of your Temple rental property’s kitchen. You’ll need to get to every part of it. Now, it may take some time to finish it, but when it’s done, the time spent will be well worth it.
For your Temple rental home to attract quality tenants, you’ll need to offer a property that is clean and in good repair. As prospective renters take a tour of the property, they may not spot the parts where you cut corners on cleaning the kitchen. However, once they’re living there, that dirty kitchen will be a major cause for complaint and a headache for you. Tenants want to stay in a place that has been correctly and thoroughly cleaned. They’re going to feel bad when they find out that basic leaning and maintenance tasks haven’t been done. If they find out after moving in and signing all the documents, you can be sure that they’d feel deceived and unhappy.
It may be hard work, but deep cleaning a kitchen will not only give you happy tenants but it simultaneously extends the life of your surfaces, floors, and appliances. Often, tenants will wipe down countertops and other surfaces before they leave, but cupboard interiors also need to be wiped out and their exterior surfaces scrubbed with a grease-removing cleanser.
Refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves need to be wiped down, inside and out, on top and underneath. The rubber gasket around refrigerator doors should also be wiped clean and the coils vacuumed or dusted. Even self-cleaning ovens need the baked-on food and wire racks removed before turning them on, and electric stovetops should be taken apart and scrubbed down. These are all important tasks necessary to keep your appliances working well for years to come.
When you are deep cleaning a kitchen, remember to pay close attention to the areas that often get overlooked on a day-to-day basis. Walls and ceilings need to be dusted, but if that doesn’t do the trick, it may need to be scrubbed with a degreasing cleaner. Air vents, doorknobs, and switch plates all need to be thoroughly cleaned. So do the stove hood, fan, and filter.
Blinds and curtains should be removed and washed, and the windows cleaned inside and out. Ceiling fans, light fixtures, and any framed art or wall décor should likewise be carefully wiped down. The last stage is to wipe down all countertops and other surfaces, and mop the floors, including behind the stove and refrigerator. You have to clean those places since greasy spills and other messes can accumulate under appliances, creating bad odors and attracting insects.
Deep cleaning a kitchen properly takes so much time, but it has to be done. However, you don’t have to be the one to do the wiping and the scrubbing. Real Property Management Talent has excellent cleaning service providers on hand to take care of your Temple rental property’s kitchen and other rooms. You can rest assured that your rental home’s kitchen is spotless from top to bottom. If you want to know more, don’t hesitate to contact us or call us at 254-401-0400.
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