If you are self-managing your rental property, it’s important to make sure your property is as clean as possible before a new tenant moves in. Maintaining a clean, updated rental home can make it easier for you, as the property owner, to attract quality renters and set the standard of cleanliness that your tenants will need to maintain. End-of-tenancy cleaning allows you to take inventory of what needs to be fixed and updated. Having photos of clean walls and functional fixtures and appliances can come in handy if there is ever a dispute over a tenant’s deposit at the end of their lease. With this in mind, here are some of the best ways to get rid of marks and stains on the walls.

Step 1: Start With The Basics

Before you opt for heavy-duty wall cleaners, you should start with the most basic method. All you need is microfiber cloth, dish soap, and warm water.
• Add a teaspoon of dish soap to warm water in a medium-sized bowl or container.
• Immerse the microfiber cloth in the solution and wring it out so that it remains damp but not overly soaked.
• Gently wipe the stain until the wall is clean.
• Wait until that part of the wall is dry to make sure the mark is gone.

If the stain doesn’t budge, move on to the next step.

Step 2: Use Cleaning Erasers

Cleaning erasers usually come in the form of white sponges, are also known as magic erasers, and can be bought online or at almost any grocery store. These come in handy when dealing with tougher wall stains or marks.

• Wet the eraser based on the instructions that are on its packaging.
• Before you deal with the stain or mark, ensure you spot test. While cleaning erasers can be effective in eliminating wall marks and stains, they may damage finishes, particularly on wooden surfaces.
• Once you’ve made sure that the eraser is safe, gently wipe the stain until it disappears.
If the cleaning eraser doesn’t work, you should try the next step.

Step 3: Use Wall Cleaner

If the two methods listed above aren’t effective, you should consider using a cleaner made specifically for walls. There are a lot of fancy wall cleaners on the market, but you can get by with a microfiber cloth and a simple, all-purpose wall cleaner. Ensure you follow the dilution instructions on the cleaner and only start scrubbing after conducting a spot test.

Preparing your rental property for a new tenant isn’t always easy, especially if you self-manage your rental properties. Specialized Property Management Fort Worth can help you get your property clean, updated, and ready for inspections and tours. We will also make sure that you get only the best tenants for your property, as well as handle all communication and issues that they may need to be resolved. Call us at 817-886-9220 or contact us online for a quote today!