Moving out? Here’s some cleaning tips!

Tips for move-out cleaning

When moving out, it’s crucial to leave the apartment in a clean state – this is why the move-out cleaning should be done carefully. This article provides detailed cleaning instructions for each part of your home, accompanied by example cleaning photos.

These tips you can use also for maintaining the cleanliness of your home.

 

Kitchen

1. Kitchen hood filter and glass: Remove the filter and wash it with dish soap or in the dishwasher if it’s dishwasher-safe. Clean the glass surface with glass cleaner and dry with a lint-free cloth.

Kuopas Muuttosiivous Move-out cleaning Liesikuvun rasvasuodattimen peseminen / Washing hood grease filter 1. Irrota ruuvit liesikuvun rasvasuodattimen suojakotelosta. Remove the screws from the hood grease filter cover. 2. Avaa kotelo varovasti. Open the case carefully. 3. Ota rasvasuodatin irti kotelosta. Remove the grease filter from the case. 4. Liota rasvasuodatinta astianpesuaineessa ja pese se tiskiharjalla. Soak the grease filter in dishwashing liquid and clean it with a dish brush. 5. Muista pestä myös liesikuvun suojalasi sekä kuvun alaosa. Remember to also clean the protective glass and the underside of the hood.
 
2. Kitchen sink and tap: Clean with a dish brush and all-purpose cleaner. Don’t forget to clean around the faucet base and drain holes. Clean the tap with dish soap and dry with a microfiber cloth for a shiny finish.


 
3. Oven and stove: Clean the inside and outside of the oven with an all-purpose cleaner. Use oven cleaner for stubborn stains. Also wash the oven shelves and grates and the oven shelf covers. Wash the ceramic hob with a suitable cleaner after each use. To clean a cast-iron hob, you will need a spindle brush or a steel wool brush. Remember to check later that there are no residues of the cleaner on the surface of the oven after it has dried.

Kuopas Muuttosiivous Move-out cleaning Uunin peseminen / Washing the oven 1. Pese uuni sisältä uuninpuhdistusaineella. Anna aineen vaikuttaa ja pyyhi aine huolellisesti pois. Wash the inside of the oven with oven cleaner. Leave to work and wipe it off thoroughly. 2. Muista puhdistaa myös uunipeltien kannattimet. Remember to clean the baking tray supports. 3. Pese uunipellit harjalla tai sienellä. Jos pellit ovat erittäin likaisia, liota niitä ensin yön yli ja hankaa ne puhtaaksi aamulla. Wash the baking trays with a brush or sponge. If they are very dirty, soak them overnight and scrub them clean in the morning. 4. Vedä uuni asennus-paikaltaan ja puhdista myös ulkopuolelta. Pyyhi myös lieden pinta. Pull the oven out of its place and clean the outside as well. Also wipe the surface of the stove.
 
4. Fridge: Empty the fridge and freezer. Clean the interior and exterior surfaces, including shelves and drawers, with an all-purpose cleaner. Remember to defrost the freezer before cleaning.


 

WC and bathroom

1. Mirror cabinet: Wipe mirror surfaces with a lint-free cloth. Clean shelves and doors.

2. Shower wall: Clean glass surfaces with glass cleaner and dry with a squeegee. Scrub stubborn stains with a paste of baking soda and water.

3. Floor drain: Open and clean the floor drain. Remove hair and dirt with a brush and rinse with water.

4. WC Toilet: Use a toilet cleaner. Scrub the bowl and rim with a toilet brush and flush to rinse.

Kuopas Muuttosiivous Move-out cleaning Kylpyhuoneen peseminen / Washing the bathroom 1. Pese kylpyhuoneen allas huolellisesti. Muista myös hana ja pohjaventtiili. Wash the bathroom sink thoroughly. Also remember the faucet and the bottom valve. 2. Puhdista kylpyhuoneen peili- ja lasipinnat ja muista kuivata. Kalkki tarttuu helposti etenkin suihkun lasiseinään. Clean the mirror and glass surfaces and dry them. Limescale sticks easily, especially to the shower's glass wall. 3. Poista lattiakaivon kansi ja pese kaivo pesuaineella. Remove the floor drain cover and wash the drain with detergent.
 

General areas

1. Light switches, , socket covers, moldings and doors: Wipe all light switches, socket covers, moldings and door handles with an all-purpose cleaner. Also, wipe the door surfaces.

2. Inside cabinets: Empty and wipe down the inside of cabinets and shelves with a damp cloth and all-purpose cleaner.

 

With these tips your apartment’s move-out cleaning will be effortless. Remember, leaving a clean apartment is a courteous gesture for the next tenant and it helps with the final inspection as well. Read more tips for apartment cleaning and maintenance.

As an extra tip, we give you Universal Stone, which works on all hard surfaces in your home. As well as cleaning, you can also use it to polish surfaces. It is non-toxic and acid-free and contains natural ingredients.

Click on the button below for a further list of things to consider when cleaning out:

Cleaning and moving out instructions


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