Apartment turnover exterior cleaning is the curb-appeal step managers miss. Siding, walkways, dumpster pads, and gutters, cleaned before the next lease-up, make a property read cared for instead of neglected.
The checklist most managers skip
- Siding and stair-rail soft wash for algae and mildew.
- Walkway and breezeway pressure wash for slick algae and dirt.
- Dumpster pad degreasing and deodorizing.
- Gutter clearing and downspout flush.
- Mailbox-area and signage cleaning.
Slick walkways are a liability
Algae on shaded breezeways and stairs gets slick when wet and is a slip risk for residents. Cleaning it is a safety item, not just appearance.
Schedule around turnover
Exterior cleaning is most effective right before marketing and showings, so the property reads clean in photos and tours.
Five-minute self-check
- Walk the breezeways after rain and note slick spots.
- Check siding and stair rails for green algae and mildew.
- Inspect the dumpster pad for grease, odor, and staining.
- Confirm gutters flow and are not overflowing.
- Note any landlord or code requirements and verify their wording.
Related reading
See our commercial pressure washing page and our posts on dumpster pads and drive-thru cleaning.