The summer rush of students moving out and — in just a few months — moving back in again is chaotic. If you’re a property manager of a student housing complex, you may find the whole process very overwhelming — and a little impossible at times!
At JunkStart Junk Removal, we know how hard it is to clear away old moving messes to make space for new residents. That’s why we’re here to give you some tips on how to clean out dorm units for a quick summer turnover. And hey — we can even haul away furniture for you too!
Clean Out Items Left Behind
Each unit in a student housing complex must be clean and empty, except for furniture items that belong to the school. This is why the first thing you should do before conducting any repairs is clear out any items that were left behind by previous students.
If any mattresses or larger furniture items are left behind, contact JunkStart for hassle-free junk removal. Let us do the heavy lifting and clear away unwanted items. Once each unit is free of garbage and other items, you can proceed with any repairs and deeper cleaning.
Note Any Property Damage
Before you make any repairs, you’ll need to make note of any damage caused by previous students. Depending on the damages documented the summer before, the students that just moved out could be liable to pay for any new property damage you find.
Once you complete a full inspection of all the hardware, walls, ceilings and appliances, you’ll know what repairs you’ll need to make. Creating an organized list of these repairs will help you complete the dorm turnover efficiently and thoroughly.
Complete Repairs
Summer is a great time to renovate and repair each unit in a student housing complex because all the students have moved out. Before you deep clean, we recommend doing repairs and renovations because they leave dust, dirt and odors behind.
Make sure all the doors, cupboards, appliances and school-owned furniture are in good condition. JunkStart provides old appliance removal services if the existing appliances need to be replaced. If you plan to do any painting, make sure to wipe down the walls before you begin.
Deep Clean The Unit
Once repairs and renovations are complete, you can deep clean the unit. Make sure to shampoo the carpet and scrub the grout lines in any tilework. If you notice that any of the school-owned mattresses are dirty and stained, consider calling our team for mattress pickup!
Similarly, if the carpet is in bad shape and can’t be cleaned, we can also provide carpet disposal services for you! Once the units are squeaky clean, you’re ready to welcome students to their new homes!
Tackling Summer Turnover Head-On
Although preparing student housing for new residents in just a couple of short months is daunting, JunkStart Junk Removal is here to help ease the burden. One of the reasons why summer turnovers take so long is that property managers have nowhere to put the old junk that needs to be replaced.
When you call us, you’ll receive quality service as our team hauls away furniture, mattresses, carpets and more. If you’re interested in hiring JunkStart, or you have further questions, don’t hesitate to give us a call!
