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Cleaning Guide
[General] [Furniture & Window Coverings] [Kitchen] [Bathroom] [Miscellaneous][Stove] [Refrigerator]
General
Tile Floors: Sweep and mop, scrape the edges and corners if there is built-up wax or dirt.
Carpet Floors: Vacuum
Walls and Ceilings: Brush away cobwebs. Wash off scuffmarks and dirt. Patch and paint as needed to repair damage or numerous nail holes.
Windows: Wash off dirt, loose paint and mold from glass, sills and frame.
Closet Shelves: Wash off dust, dirt and mildew.
Furniture & Window Coverings
Blinds: Wash both sides (easiest to take down and wash in tub).
Drapes: Wash on cool setting. Hang to dry.
Furniture: Vacuum cloth/wipe off vinyl. Use furniture polish on wood furniture, including chair arms and drawers.
Hide-a-bed: Wipe off vinyl, including cover between cushions and mattress. Open bed and make sure mattress is free of loose dirt.
Bed Mattress: Remove all loose dirt.
Table and Chairs: Clean all surfaces, including edges and legs.
Kitchen
Countertops: Wipe free of dirt. Remove stains with baking soda.
Cupboards & Drawers: Clean inside and out, including tracks. Remove contact paper if ripped or stained.
Backsplash by Stove: Remove grease.
Sink Faucet: Use non-abrasive cleaner.
Range Hood and Fan: Remove dirt and grease with non-abrasive cleaner, paying particular attention to area under hood and around fan.
Bathroom
Toilet: Clean bowl with toilet bowl cleaner. Wash all outside surfaces.
Tub/Sink/Faucets: Use non-abrasive cleaner.
Medicine Cabinet: Wash all shelves and surfaces, including mirror.
Shower Walls: Spray on general cleaner and remove with nylon scrubber. Repeat as necessary to remove soap film.
Shower Curtain: Throw out.
Miscellaneous
Main Door: Clean off marks, dirt and mildew.
Heater Covers (Stadium Drive only): Sweep and mop underneath.
Baseboards: Remove all dirt, scuffmarks and built up wax.
Fire Extinguisher: Clean off all grease.
Recycling Bin: Clean off all surfaces.
Stove
1. Pull the range out from the wall (on gas stove, be careful not to pull the gas connection line loose), clean sides and back of range and the floor and wall behind.
2. Clean oven according to directions on oven cleaner container. Do not use oven cleaner on the stove top.
3. Clean rings, drip pans and the area under the drip pans. On electric stoves, the elements tip up and pull out. The top tilts up to clean out the burners. Be sure the unit is turned off and is cool before removing elements. Do not immerse elements in water.
4. On gas stoves, take off the grates and the top of the stove, then lift out the burners. Soak the burners in hot detergent water. While they soak, clean the top of the stove and the area below the burners. Clean the burners with a brush or cloth. If the holes in the metal rings are stopped up, clean them with a fine wire or hairpin. Rinse the burners in hot water. Put in a 300¼ F oven to dry for fifteen minutes.
Refrigerator
1. Turn freezer and refrigerator controls to off and leave doors open while cleaning. Defrost and clean freezer section with baking soda and water. To speed the defrosting process put a large pan of hot water in the freezer and another pan under the freezer section to catch the water. Never use sharp or heavy objects, or hair dryers to defrost the refrigerator. You may puncture the evaporator lines causing damage for which you will be charged.
2. Move refrigerator away from the wall, clean top and all sides with general purpose cleaner. Clean all refrigerator racks, shelves, inside and under the vegetable bins.
3. Wash and dry the inside and outside of the refrigerator making sure to remove any marks or stickers. Turn the controls back to medium setting. Do not leave the refrigerator turned off.