Maintaining a clean house and working appliances in your rental property can be tricky since you don’t live there. Tenants, especially new renters, may not be familiar with what needs to be done to keep their rental property running smoothly. We’ve put together a timeline of how often certain things in a home should be cleaned. Some of these can be done regularly by tenants and property owners can help by providing the right supplies. Keep this list in a convenient spot so you and your tenants can stay on top of it and make sure to be responsible for more difficult or involved tasks to give your tenants peace of mind.
- Washing Machine
- At least once a month, new machines have alerts
- Provide automatic cleaning tablets such as Afresh so your tenants can easily run a cleaning cycle when it is time
- See our blog on how to clean here
- Dryer Vent
- Dryer vents should be cleaned about once a year.
- This can be done as part of the cleaning process between renters if new tenants are moving in or ask your property manager to recommend someone to clean it.
- Dishwasher
- At least once a month
- Fill a dishwasher safe mug 2/3 of the way with white vinegar and run a normal wash with hot water.
- Provide tenants with vinegar
- Refrigerator Drip Pan
- Every 3-4 months
- See our blog on how to clean here
- Carpets
- Have them professionally cleaned between tenants
- Gutters
- Once or twice a year, depending on tree coverage
- Ask you property manager for a recommendation
- HVAC
- Professionally cleaned once or twice a year
- Encourage tenants to regularly clean the accessible areas of air conditioning units, especially here in Hawaii, to prevent mold growth
- Hot Water Heater
- Flush once a year
- See our blog on how to clean here
- Chimney
- Seasonally, once a year before use
- Ask your property manager for a recommendation of a handyman or technician
- Garage Door Lubrication
- Ideally this should be done every six months, but if that’s not possible, it can be done with the yearly tasks
- Call a handyman or have it done as part of more thorough garage door maintenance by technicians
Our Concierge Property Management Department has great vendors, including cleaning services and handymen, who help with cleaning and maintenance. Our team can create schedules and see to it that tasks are performed. For more information, call Doug at (808) 596-4883 or email dougdavis@caronb.com