You probably don’t want to clean your old Boston apartment before you leave for good and move somewhere else. However, it must be done- otherwise, you are not going to get your full security deposit back. In many cases, you won’t receive any of it unless you leave the place in tip-top shape. The good news is that if your old Boston apartment is a bit dirty on the surface and not damaged, the task at hand is fairly easy. It’s certainly worth a few hours of your time to get back the deposit money. Think about it like this:
How long does it take you to earn the money equal to your security deposit at your job? Do you make that cash in a week or even two? Perhaps it will take you even longer to gross that kind of dough. It’s well worth spending a few hours to ensure you’ll have it all returned to you.
So, without further ado, here is how to clean your Boston apartment to get all of your security deposit back. First and foremost, you should make a checklist at the start of the process. That way you won’t forget anything, especially the things that most tenants often overlook.
Apartment Cleaning Checklist
1. Clean The Walls
Did you know that one of the very first things that landlords look at after you move out of your Boston apartment is the condition of the walls? That means you should always give them a good cleaning before turning in your key. If they are dirty put a bit of elbow grease into it. Chances are high that you won’t remove the paint. Most walls are painted with eggshell paint, which is durable and meant for cleaning. If you have doubts, ask your landlord what you should use to clean your walls.
2. Remove Any Nails That You Put Into The Walls And Spackle The Holes
You probably decorated the walls in your Boston apartment in order to make the place feel like a home. Now that you’re moving out, it’s time to remove all of those nails that you used to hang stuff up with. You can actually avoid damaging the walls by wrapping a rubber band…