Skip to Content

Spring Cleaning Your Lynnwood Rental Property

Lynnwood Rental Property Owner Cleaning the Gutters for Spring CleaningThe simple principles of spring cleaning include decluttering, deep cleaning, and organizing. The primary aim is to clean out unimportant items, clean inaccessible places, and create a more functional and stunning living environment. Spring cleaning is a typical way to welcome the change of season, make a new start, and bring a sense of renewal and rejuvenation to one’s home.

 

As a Lynnwood landlord, spring cleaning is relevant for a good deal of reasons. It can help entice and retain tenants by always making certain the rental property is pleasantly tidy or clean, organized, and clutter-free. A really clean and well-maintained property can give rise to a superb environment and a positive impression on potential tenants as well as make them easily inclined to rent from you.

How to keep your rental property clean

1.    Start with a thorough property inspection

A thorough and detailed inspection means carefully looking into every room and region of the house for evidence of breakage or any damage, wear, and tear, or cleanliness issues. Dusting and vacuuming, examining for leaks or cracks, inspecting appliances, and clearing and organizing places are all commonly known examples.

 

2.    Deep clean the property

It is considered critical to thoroughly clean and sanitize every house nook and cranny, including areas conventionally neglected during general cleaning. Examples of such tasks are scrubbing grout, washing windows, cleaning appliances inside and out, shampooing carpets, and dusting and washing walls, baseboards, and other surfaces. Evaluate hiring a professional cleaning service to always secure a well-done and thorough job.

 

3.    Check the HVAC system

Checking and cleaning the air filters, being on the lookout for apparent signs of damage or wear, and scheduling a professional maintenance check-up are all parts of attentively inspecting the HVAC system. This step helps check the system runs without hitch, heightens indoor air quality, and avoids probable and undesirable breakdowns during the upcoming heavy-use season.

 

4.    Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

When you’re spring cleaning, don’t neglect to test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to be sure each device works properly, change batteries when appropriate, and swap any damaged devices. Testing these detectors ascertains everyone’s safety in the home by enabling early detection and warning in the grave event of a fire or carbon monoxide leak.

 

5.    Check plumbing fixtures

Checking plumbing during spring cleaning involves inspecting all pipes, drains, and faucets for leaks, blockages, or other signs of damage. Plumbing checks may furthermore include flushing the water heater and seriously checking the water pressure to nail down that everything is running well as it should without any problems, avoiding potential water damage and excessive repairs after a while.

 

By going through and carrying out these basic steps to maintain your rental property, you can effectively help preserve and support the property’s value and prevent damage to fixtures and appliances. A clean rental property is more appealing to would-be tenants and can help retain existing tenants, happily resulting in increasing rental income.

 

Originally Published on February 22, 2019

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. See Equal Housing Opportunity Statement for more information.

The Neighborly Done Right Promise

The Neighborly Done Right Promise ® delivered by Real Property Management, a proud Neighborly company

When it comes to finding the right property manager for your investment property, you want to know that they stand behind their work and get the job done right – the first time. At Real Property Management we have the expertise, technology, and systems to manage your property the right way. We work hard to optimize your return on investment while preserving your asset and giving you peace of mind. Our highly trained and skilled team works hard so you can be sure your property's management will be Done Right.

Canada excluded. Services performed by independently owned and operated franchises.

See Full Details