Wirvpow Ali windows must be completely cleaned (this includes the exterior of the windows). Most windows are removable from their tracks for easier cleaning. To remove the window, first slide the window mostly to the center. Holding the sides, lift upwards gently. Once the bottom of the window is tar enough above the track simply pull the bottom of the window towards you, then gently pull the window down out of the top track. REMEMBER to keep track of which location the window is from (they are all different). For any stationary windows, remove the screens (pullwtabs release screens) to clean the outside by reaching around from the inside. Windows will not streak if you use enough paper towels or newspaper to wipe them clean. Be sure to clean window sills. WALLS CEierve Rnoraron This includes removing all smudges] tape, candleusoot and marks from the walls. Mr, Clean 409 or Mean Green works well for this. Clean all outlet covers and light switch fixtures. Use a broom to clear all cobwebs from wells and ceilings. Also use the cleaners previously listed to clean the tops of radiatorlslant fins (slant fins are the metal heating vents). If your apartment has a ceiling fan, be sure to dust otf the fan blades. char Fixruns CLEANING Most light fixtures are removable. While carefully holding the global unscrew the screvvsicaps that hold it in place. Remove the light fixtures and clean them either by scrubbing in sudsy water or running them through the dishwasher. When they are clean and dry] put them back over the lights that they were covering. Be sure that all lights have working Bil-watt bulbs. Also] the bulb in the refrigerator and the one in the range hood must be working as well; they require a rib-watt appliance bulb. RANGE RANGE CLEANING Pull the range away from the well being careful not to tear the linoleum floor. The inspectors will check to see if the sides and front of the range have been cleaned as well as the floor beneath the range. 0 Remove the oven racks from the oven prior to spraying the inside of the oven. The best way to clean the oven racks is by placing them in large garbage bags, (one rack per bag) and using oven cleaner to spray the rack while it is inside of the bag. After the rack is coated with oven cleaner? seal the bag and let it sit overnight. The foliowing day, rinse the racks in your tub or shower. Most debris should come off the racks by rinsing, although there may be some spots where you will need to use an 808 pad or scouring pad. a Spray Easy?Off oven cleaner the night before you plan to scrub the oven. Use a lot of cleaner and allow the cleaner ample time to work for easier cleaning. Use paper towels or newspapers to wipe away the cleaner and oven debris. Be sure to wipe the inside of the even when you are finished to remove white residue. 9 Drip pansfrings (pans under the burners) can be replaced. (they must fit correctly) You may also clean these by using a small amount of oven cleaner and 808 pads. If not clean and shiny} drip pans will be replaced by cleaners for $30/set. The stove top is the area beneath the drip pans {underneath the burners). Some stovetops completely lift up for easy access. This sub floor must be cleaned. it it is missed, the stove is considered NOT CLEAN. a The broiler pan/drawer and the knobs are removable and must be cleaned. Scrub them clean with 808 pads and shine with 409. \I?ro gram ll estAp ache Gron :pkAp sci-132mm ocs\apl oc?t?E VJ) ean_ it: all a or; check ours RANGE RANGE CLEANING (cour?od a The range hood has a vent filter; it is silver in color and easily removabie from underneath the hood. Run through dishwasher, or soak it in warm sudsy water and rinse clean before re- installing 9 Using a non-abrasive sponge and 409, clean the top, sides, and underneath sections of the hood. if the hood light does not work, replace the bulb with a rift-watt appliance bulb. CLEANING a Pull the refrigerator out away from the wall being carefut not to rip the linoleum floor. (inspectors will check the floor beneath the refrigerator as well as the sides of itl) a Both the refrigerator and freezer must be completely EMPTY and DEFROSTED. Never use sharp objects to defrost the freezer. Use a hair dryer or set a pan of hot water in the freezer to speed up the defrosting time. a Clean the inside thoroughly. Clean the walls, door, seals, shelves, crisper drawer, and cover. Scrub off the hardened debris. Then shine with 409. Clean the inside floor of the refrigerator. Thecrisper drawer must be removed to do this. There is a condensation drain beneath the crisper drawer, which collects debris. Do not forget this. if it is missed, the refrigerator is NOT CLEAN. a Clean the outside, front, and sides of the refrigerator, especially the handle and the top. a VERY Once the refrigerator is clean-PROP THE DGORS Turn the power off either by unpiugoinqihe refrigerator or by flipping the switch for the refrigerator in the breaker, bog. Block the refrigerator doors open using ice cube trays or newspapers. Closing doors to a refrigerator with no power creates an odor which is not removable from the unit's insulation and requires the refrigerator to be replaced (at the Tenant?s expense). GENERAL Krrcasw Any rear entrance doors must be wiped free of smudges with the window ciean inside and out. Be sure to thoroughly clean the cabinets by wiping clean the insides of the cupboards as well as the outsides of the cabinet doors. Vacuum or wipe out all tood particles. The interior and sides of dishwashers must also be clean. The outside front panel of the WW should be shiny. SINK Couwreeroe Hard water stains come off the sinks in both the kitchen and bathroom. Lime?Away or Mean Green works welt on stainless steel sinks; however, if you have a porcelain sink (a white sink), the Clorox Cleanmip Gel or Soft Scrub Set with Bleach will work better. To clean tough stains on porcelain sinks (using the Clorox or Soft Scrub gels), pour the gel on the sink and scrub in with a scouring pad using or no water. Then let the gel sit on the sink for as long as possible, this allows the bleach to soak into the porous surface and penetrate the stains. Using generous amounts of Lime?Away or Mean Green on the chrome along with a scouring pad and a toothbrush for the tight spots around the faucets witl clear all the white water marks. When you are done, there should not be any watermarks on any of the chrome. Be sure to clean the back?splash atong thewall. Program Blast-Apache Checl. oars .Jtl! QHUWJZK ULEHNJNU The tub and shower require lots of cieaning. All hard water stains wilt come offs?use Lime-Away, Clorox Ciean~up Gel, Soft Scrub Gel with Bleach, or Mean Green generously. Lime~Away does not clean the tub; it is best used to clean the hard watermarks on the chrome. Clorox Clean~up Gel or Soft Scrub Gel with Bleach is best for cleaning the white fiberglass or porcelain parts of the showerftub. Make sure you do not forget to scrub hard with a scrub brush or scouring pad or both; using just a sponge or washcloth will not be sufficient. Again when you are done, there should be no water spots on any of the chrome. Remove/throw away the shower curtain (for hygienic reasons). but be sure the curtain rod is clean and in piece. OAK LAMINATE Freon CLEANING . Do not use cleaning products containing wax or oil. Simply using Mr. Clean diluted in water works well. The kitchen and all bathroom floors need to be scrubbed and wiped clean. Pay attention to corners and the edges of the floor. OAK LAMINA TESexcessive water to clean the oak laminate flooring. Use a lightiy dampened cloth or paper towel-?too much water may damage the oak iaminate flooring. GENERAL BATHROOM CLEANING The toilet must be cleaned including the outside of the bowl and the base. The vanity cabinet (under the sink) must be empty and wiped ciean. Wipe down the outside of the cabinet as well. The medicine cabinet must also be empty and clean. inside and out. Use Windex on the mirror and 409 or Mean Green on the shelves. The oeiting exhaust fan vent cover also must be clean. This can be run through the dishwasher. All soap dishes, cup holders, towel bars and toilet paper holder must be clean and shiny. The light above the medicine cabinet requires four (4) EEO?watt buibs. 0 Fire extinguisher should be secured to the wall, fully charged (in the green area) with its seal intact. it your fire extinguisher has been discharged. piease have it refrlied. iowa Fire Equipment iocated at 357 15? St, in iowa City {3314434) will refill fire extinguishers tor a nominal fee. a Air conditioner filters must be cleaned. Piease remove the front cover of the NC to remove the mesh filter. Simply rinse the fitter in sudsy water to clean or run through the dishwasher. The cover should be ciean before repiacing it as well. a Ail closets (in bedrooms, haliways, and kitchens) must be vacuumed and free of dust. Wipe all the shelves and bars clean using paper towels and 409. Sliding glass doors and their tracks must be cleaned. Balconies must be free of trash and clean. If the outside light bulb is not working. please replace it. a. Curtains shouid be clean. Generally, a good shaking to get the dust out is sufficient [5 to it) minutes in the dryer on fluff would also clear the dust). Be sure they are properly hooked and sliding; call maintenance at 351-6000 if the pull cord is inoperabie or the hooks are missing. a Window biinds must also be ciean. Wipe them down with 409 and be sure they are hanging and operating properly. if you have removed the supplied curtains to install your own blinds. please restore the window to its original condition by removing your blinds and reinstalling the curtains. C'tProgram Check Guts ll_t_ You a SECURETY BE l. l. The check?out inspector will not have access to previous inspections or your check-in sheet and will not be able to tell you the amount of your deposit return. i The security deposit and itemized list of deductions will be mailed to the deposit holder for the apartment 'l Within 30 days of the expiration ot the lease. The deposit holder is listed on your lease. it the deposit holder?s torwarding address needs to be updated, please contact the ottice no later than Jay The only person who can change the address is the Deposit Holder. APARTMENT CHARGES At the final inspection, tenants must clean the entire apartment to the Landlord's standard to avoid a minimum charge of $150.00. Grading Scale: A Very clean. No work required. (3 Attempted to clean. Many areas need attention. Few items missed. Light 1 moderate cleaning needed. Barely attempted. Complete clean may be necessary. No attempt made, Apartment is very dirty. Deep cleaning required, with possibility of removal costs. Cieanino Grade A Number of rooms LBEDROOM $0575 $75-$150 $275-$375 $3754: 2 BEDROOM $0 $75 $15?$200 $200-$375 $375-$525 $525+ LBEDRDOM $0-$75 $225-$400 $400-$575 $575+ 4 BEDROOM $0~$75 $575-$225 $225$450 $450~$625 $625: 5 BEDROOM $0075 $250?475 $473-$575 $675+ 6+ BEDROQM $0?$75 $T5-i250 $250~$500 $700+ .1 - . Entry Door $45.00 690.00 Window Screen $95.00 Loci-t Change $76.00 Mirror $105.00 Fire Extinguisher $115.00 .. p. m. Hollow Core Door $336.00 Patio Screen $125.00 DrywallRopair $1751tiole Light Cover $80.00 Smoke Detector $t1500 Carpet Reolacement {Approximate chargest; 1 Bedroom $875.00 '3 Bedroom $1845.00 5 Bedroom $2600. 00 ZBedroom $1300.00 4Bedroom $2i85.00 Labor: then Fri V?Jl't?. - be billed to Teoaetwi?rhe Emmi?) Prices above do ,n_ot include charges for damages", carpet cleaning, removal of furniture, trash, etc. u- the teas; Window 135.00? 235.00 Mini Blinds $85.00 Towel Bar $35.00 Thermostat $95.00 Painting S200lhour After Hours il?rogra ile sly-Hoar,in Grou c'aApari?iu chidoc s'tapts?dl "200mm orm inICICI-eai'tj'lle? n_C 11! an. doc Barn 5pm $70l?hour $90} hour Check tints