When you have finally found your dream home and are preparing to move from your rental apartment you want to avoid losing your deposit. Ottawa Movers have seen it all when it comes to poorly maintained apartments. Once the pictures are off the walls and the furniture is removed, an empty apartment will show all of the damage caused while you were living there. This is a good way to lose your deposit. Here are some tips to help prepare your old apartment for the day your Ottawa movers arrive:
1. Floors: Whether your apartment has carpeting, tile or wood you want to ensure the floors are thoroughly cleaned before you move. It is a good idea to arrange to rent a steam cleaner to get rugs nice and clean as well as to use on tiles and floors in the kitchen and washroom. Keep in mind it will take time for the carpets to dry. Rent the steam cleaner the weekend before you move and do a cleaning to allow the carpets to dry. Then once the Ottawa movers carry out the last box on moving day get to work and do a once over of the carpets with a vacuum.
2. Walls: If you decided to paint an unconventional colour on the walls you will be expected to return them to a neutral colour for the next tenants. Most leases state you have to leave the walls in the same condition as you found them and this includes paint colours. If you have hung a lot of pictures make sure you fill in holes with filler prior to painting. Smooth them down with sandpaper and then apply fresh paint. Look for any signs of damage such as dents and fill these as well.
3. Kitchen and Bathroom: You know you expect your new home to be perfectly clean especially in the kitchen and bathroom when your Ottawa movers unload your belongings. You need to do the same when leaving your rental apartment. Wipe down everything including counters, walls and floors and be certain to get rid of mildew and staining. Your tub, sinks and floors should be as clean as possible. You should also thoroughly clean appliances in the kitchen. If you have a self-cleaning oven turn it on the night before your Ottawa movers are scheduled for the move.
Last but not least remove all of your garbage. For items you wish to keep but not move to your new home have an Ottawa movers and Storage Company such as Gerry’s Moving handle both.
