RENTING A FURNISHED APARTMENT CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Posted by sequancebuilder3 on April 23rd, 2021

Why regular cleaning is so important

It is, of course, easy to rent an apartment temporarily—advice, viewing, the conclusion of the rental agreement in several languages ​​- all no problem. Unfortunately, when there are problems in a temporary apartment, it is mostly about cleaning. Of course, everything is precisely regulated in the rental agreement: The tenant takes responsibility for the rented home. And this includes that the apartment is regularly maintained and cleaned.

The tenant pays a fee for the final cleaning at the end of the rental period. This is mandatory. But suppose you want to avoid stress with the landlord or the management of the apartment and get the deposit refunded quickly. In that case, preventive action is necessary: ​​Tenants cannot avoid it.

Clean the shower and bathroom regularly

The Berlin water is very calcareous, so water droplets must be removed immediately: on the shower wall, splash marks on the floor, water residue on the fittings, etc.

• Clean the shower cubicle regularly
• Here are our cleaning tips for the shower:
• When you pull off the shower, you don't have to clean as much

It is best to remove splash water on the shower walls with a squeegee immediately after showering. This prevents the water droplets from drying and forming unsightly lime scale stains on the shower wall. Union complex Lahore care about the cleaning the apartment.

• Rubber pullers that lie softly on the shower wall are ideal. Pull the shower squeegee lane by lane, from top to bottom.
• If there is no squeegee in your apartment, you can also use a soft cloth.
• You can also use the squeegee to dry the tiles and prevent lime scale stains there too.
• Do not use aggressive cleaning agents.

Does your temporary furnished apartment have a natural stone bathroom made of marble, granite, etc.? Then it's best to ask the landlord how best to clean these materials. You should not use conventional bathroom cleaners with a lot of chemicals.

How to remove stubborn

• Lime scale stains Soda cleaner or a more concentrated soda-water mixture always helps and never hurts.
• Dishwashers, rinse aid, vinegar, or vinegar essence mixed with water or citric acid also help against lime scale stains.
• Caution: These cleaning agents are acidic and not suitable for plastics or rubber
• You can often find black mold in the joints or hard-to-reach corners.
• You can remove mold in the shower cubicle with 70% alcohol from the supermarket or pharmacy.

That's why alcohol is a better choice. Apply the alcohol to the moldy areas and let it work for about 30 minutes. The mold can then be easily removed with a rag. If the mold has already spread a lot, the only thing to help is to remove the silicone joints.

Clean drains and free them from blockages.

Don't forget to regularly clean the drains and remove hair, soap, scum, and dirt. If the water drains badly and the drain is already blocked, baking soda and vinegar will help. Just put five tablespoons of baking soda down the drain, pour a small cup of vinegar into it, let it foam for a few minutes, and rinse with hot water.

Ventilate regularly

In the rental agreement, the tenant also undertakes to air the room regularly. It's not just about fresh air and smell. Rather, regular ventilation prevents the formation of mold. Always ventilate after bathing or showering; ventilate other rooms as well.

Oven

An oven also needs regular maintenance. It is bad when fat, sugar, or roasting liquid burns in. Do not wait until you move out to clean.

Use oven spray, and it is best to leave it on overnight. Please do not use sharp steel brushes.

If you do not have an oven spray available, it is best to use shaving foam. The oven cleaning also works with environmentally friendly household remedies without chemicals.

Maintain washing machine

A washing machine also needs to be looked after. Then no unpleasant smells can arise, and no dirt can accumulate. It is best to clean the fluff filter regularly (attention: water is leaking, so always place a bowl under it)

Dust-acid care

The vacuum cleaner also needs to be cleaned regularly. It is best to remove hair and dirt from the brush after each vacuum.

Please also make sure that you change and replace the dust bag regularly. You must use a suitable bag. Under no circumstances should you vacuum without a vacuum cleaner bag.

Clean surfaces regularly

If everything is sticky, comfortable living is seldom possible. It is therefore advisable to clean the surfaces and floors regularly. You will find the necessary cleaning equipment in your furnished apartment. And if not, contact the landlord. He will be happy to accommodate a tenant willing to clean and purchase the appropriate equipment. Because a clean, well-cared-for apartment is always in both interests.

Also, make sure that you use the appropriate cleaning surfaces for the different surfaces. Wooden floors have to be cared for and cleaned differently than kitchen countertops.

Please make sure that you clean laminate and parquet only slightly damp, namely "slightly damp." Under no circumstances should a wooden floor get too wet.

It would help if you did not use microfiber cloths to clean the kitchen. They scratch the glossy fronts of the cabinets. Microfiber cloths are ideal for mirrors, bathrooms, etc.

Use protective covers

Ensure that you use the protective covers for mattresses and, if possible, for pillows because stained mattresses are unsightly and not very hygienic.

It would help if you also cleaned the seat covers regularly.

If you temporarily implement all of these cleaning tips in your furnished apartment, you are well on your way. And if you have specific questions about how a certain material in an apartment has to be cleaned for a while, ask your landlord.