Sacramento Movers Share Tips On How to Prepare to Move Out Of An Apartment

Whether you’re moving to another apartment or into a house, you want to be sure that you leave your apartment in as close of a condition as you got it in. Here is a list to help you prepare your apartment for an inspection so you are able to walk away with your deposit back, and not have to worry about damages and fees.

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• Contact your utility companies and set a date to turn off your utilities. Do this so you are not billed for them after you have left your apartment.

•  Consider getting a list from your landlord or apartment complex stating what the estimated costs are for repairing certain items and use this as a guide to how strenuously you are going to clean your apartment.

• Gather and look over various records associated with your stay, such as: apartment lease or rental agreement, and a copy of all agreements regarding damages between you and the landlord.

•  Remove all staples, thumb tack, or nail you have stuck in your ceiling and walls. Also, using a magic eraser, go through each room and remove and scuff marks on the walls floors and doors. (Be sure to test the magic eraser on a small part of surface first, it may clean some paints off).

• Clean out your bedroom, wipe down any shelves provided, including in the closet.

• Clean the bathroom. Make sure to thoroughly clean the sink, tub, and toilet removing any build up or residue on those surfaces. Clean, dust, and wipe down other surfaces such as mirrors, medicine cabinets, and vents. Sweep and mop the floor in the bathroom, particularly around and behind the toilet.

• Clean the kitchen, including refrigerator, oven, cabinets, sink, and floor.

• In the living room/den/dining area, clean the windows and wipe down the blinds. Be sure to repair any minor fixes if possible.

• Turn your attention to the floor in all rooms. Sweep and mop all hard floor surfaces and vacuum & spot clean carpet surfaces.

• Sweep and clean the exterior (balcony, patio, doors), and remove any remaining belongings, garbage bags, or cans.

• Be sure to go to your move-out inspection and to get a copy of the signed off move-out inspection for your records.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Sacramento employs a staff of over 40 Full-Time Movers and Drivers, with a fleet of 10 trucks. We have performed home and business moving services in and around the Greater Sacramento area for almost 10 years. Our award winning services include full service moving and packing services and we also sells boxes and packing supplies.

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