Picerne Military Housing will require a surface clean condition at move-out. The surface clean requirement is designed to ease the clearing process for military families and eliminate “white glove” inspections. It is no longer necessary to hire a cleaner to achieve the level of cleanliness considered acceptable for move out. Surface clean condition implies that a home is left clean throughout. When a home is cleaned regularly, it should only require a wipe down and sweep/vacuum at move-out to deliver surface clean condition. The following list can be used as a guide. (Note that normal wear and tear plays a factor in determination of acceptability.)

General

•  All personal items to be completely removed from the home, storage area(s) and garage

•  Any items requiring disposal are disposed of in an appropriate, proper, and approved manner

•  Any equipment or feature delivered as part of the home (including appliances, appliance parts, fixtures, hardware, etc.) is returned intact and in proper working order

•  Wall color is not to be altered or changed unless approved by the Neighborhood Management Office

•  Carpeted surfaces are vacuumed and free of excess spots or stains.  All baseboards should be clean and free of excess dust, hair or grease buildup.

•  All windows to be closed and locked with window covering left in the “closed” position

Kitchen

•  All kitchen surfaces to be wiped down and free of excessive grease build-up

•  Refrigerator to be wiped down inside and out, empty and free of mold/mildew

•  Range hood, stovetop, oven, drip pans and under burners to be wiped down and free of burned-on food and excessive grease

•  Dishwasher exterior to be cleaned

•  Floor to be swept and cleaned

Bath

•  All bathroom surfaces to be wiped down, including the inside of drawers and cabinets. All surfaces to be free of soap scum, and dirt build-up

•  Tub/Shower to be free of soap scum buildup with the shower curtain removed

•  Toilet must be cleaned inside and out

•  Vanity, sink, and tiled surfaces to be wiped down and free of dirt and soap scum.

Bedroom/Living Room/Dining Room

•  Flooring surfaces to be swept or vacuumed as appropriate to the surface

Garage/Shed (if applicable)

•  Floors should be free of debris