Every renter knows the anxiety around security deposits. You’ve kept your apartment in good repair, but is it clean enough? Will it meet your landlord’s standards? Here’s what “reasonably clean” means to many landlords in Calgary, and what they look for on inspection day.
- In, Around, and Behind Appliances
Landlords check behind the fridge, inside the microwave, and on every oven rack. There should be zero food residue left behind when you move out. Having a dirty dishwasher filter and mold inside your fridge seal can quickly cost you your deposit. - Closets and Cabinets Inside and Out
Make sure you wipe shelves and drawers thoroughly when packing up your things. Landlords pay careful attention to the inside corners, checking for crumbs and debris. The rails and tops of your cabinets should be dust-free, too. - Window Tracks and Blinds
All your windows should slide smoothly, and dead bugs or dust stuck in the tracks are a big no-no. Make sure every slat on every blind is dust-free; you never know which window your landlord will choose to inspect. - Bathroom Glass and Grout
Your shower door needs to be spotless. No soap scum or hazy glass will pass a move-out inspection. Bathrooms are germ hotspots, so surfaces need to be squeaky clean. Tiles must be shiny and grout must be white. - Light Switches and Fixtures
Make sure you wipe down all the light switches in your home to remove sticky fingerprints and dirt build-up that can make them look gray and grimy. Remove dead bugs and dust from your light fittings before inspection. - Baseboard Dust Test
Many landlords will run a finger along the baseboards to check for dust in your apartment. Don’t forget these for your move-out clean. Wipe down the baseboards in every room, especially behind furniture and appliances. - Greasy Door Handles
Scrub the door handles to remove dirt and oil build-up. Pay careful attention to the joints between moving parts and make sure each handle works smoothly. - Marks on Walls
Grimy walls make the apartment look unkept, even if your kitchen is spotless and the floors are clean. Remove any scuffs on the lower half of the wall with a Magic Eraser or a soft cloth, and tackle fingerprints and grease with dish soap. - Clear Air Vents
Air should flow freely through the vents in your apartments, and fans should be free of fuzzy, gray dust. Landlords will check the vents to make sure they’ve been dusted—remove the grate to clear blockages if needed. - Sanitized Carpets
Professional carpet cleaning is mandatory upon move-out in most rental agreements. Clean them as close to inspection day as possible to remove allergens from the apartment, make it smell fresh and make it move-in ready.
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