Move-out instructions

General Instructions:

  • Inform Xcel Energy of your move-out date so services can get transfered back to landlord or next tenant.

  • Reset Ring Doorbell and Chime to factory defaults (if configured and used).

  • Cancel your cable/internet service.

  • Set up mail forwarding with USPS.

  • Ensure the portable A/C unit and all parts are back in the patio closet.

  • Please ensure that appliance manuals, special tools as well as spare parts that were stored in the cabinet above the range hood are placed back there (if moved previously).

  • Schedule virtual (per video) or in-person walk through with landlord.

  • Close all blinds and leave Apartment-, Mailbox- and Screen Door key as well as parking hang-tag on the stovetop and lock front door using the electronic lock.

Cleaning Instructions:

Kitchen:

  • Clean refrigerator, including all shelves. Wipe off top, sides and doors.

  • Clean stovetop and oven

  • Clean the upper and lower surfaces of the range hood, and wash out metal filter (suggestion: if practical, run it through the dishwasher).

  • Clean all incidental appliances, including microwave and dishwasher.

  • Scrub sink thoroughly.

  • Empty all shelves and cabinets. Clean thoroughly, including drawer interiors and door handles.

  • Wipe spills from walls and around outlets. Clean outlet plates.

  • Wipe off counter tops.

  • Clean light fixtures/covers.

  • Sweep and mop behind all appliances that can be readily moved (i.e. refrigerator).

  • Clean washing machine and dryer filters.

Bathroom:

  • Scrub out tub. Remove soap and water residue from tub and wall surround.

  • Clean toilet inside and out.

  • Scrub sink, clean vanity and medicine cabinets.

  • Polish chrome and mirror.

  • Clean light fixture/cover.

  • Sweep and mop floor.

Living Room / Dining Nook:

  • Clean baseboards, doorframes, walls and switch plates, removing fingerprints and other marks. Wash with mild soap solution only.

  • Remove any picture hangers, nails or "stick-on" picture hangers from walls carefully! DO NOT RIP OFF! Holes larger than a "dime" need to be patched.

  • Check window coverings for dirt, stains or signs of damage. Clean as appropriate.

  • Check tops of traverse rods and valances, clean as necessary.

  • Clean windowsills, windows and screens. Check window tracks. Clean out dirt to allow water from condensation to dissipate. Remove any stickers from windows.

  • Clean heater vent covers.

  • Remove cobwebs throughout.

  • Vacuum closets and remove clothes hangers and other incidentals.

  • Clean light fixtures.

Patio:

  • Sweep patio

  • Dispose of any remaining refuse

  • Remove cobwebs

  • Sweep storage closet