Moving into a new apartment? If so, you’re likely fretting about all the messes made by the previous tenants—especially whether or not they cleaned them up thoroughly before they moved out! Since you can’t be sure that they did, it’s best to give your new apartment a thorough scrub before you settle in. Here are our top apartment move-in cleaning tips to ensure that you catch every little mess the previous tenants left behind.

In the Kitchen

In most households, the kitchen sees the majority of messes, which is why it deserves extra-special attention during your pre-move-in deep clean. Don’t stop at the countertops and sink—make sure to check inside the cabinets for any hardened spills that the previous tenants might have forgotten about. And don’t forget to get into every nook and cranny in the refrigerator, too!

In the Bathroom

While a simple mixture of dish soap and hot water might be your go-to for regular bathroom scrubbing, a pre-move-in cleaning might require cleaners of a higher caliber. Opt for a disinfecting cleanser to rid the bathtub or shower of any bacteria left behind. If you don’t love using chemicals, combine baking soda, borox, and kosher salt to create an abrasive cleaner that’ll help remove tough stains.

The Rest of the Apartment

Besides basics like vacuuming and dusting, don’t forget to wipe down the baseboards, check the light switches for stains, and replace the apartment’s air filter. Additionally, give the closets a good cleansing—you don’t want to place freshly laundered folded clothing atop dirty shelving.

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