CLEANING ~AND ~CLUTTER

GUIDELINES FOR

FAMILY PUBLIC

HOUSING

CLUTTER POLICY:

The Housing Authority must insure that the dwelling

that is rented by program participants has no damage

to the interior or exterior when the premises are va­

cated. Often times, clutter and the way items are

stored in a house will cause damage to the unit. This

checklist is to be used to ensure that the unit will

pass inspections.

1. No furniture, shelves or boxes are to be stored in hall­

ways.

2. Items in closets must be stored in an orderly manner;

excessive items must be stored in boxes that do not touch IIthe closet doors and tracks. If cardboard boxes are used,

they must not be stretched or torn to put pressure on the

door or tracks.

3. Combustible items are not to be placed within five feet

of any heat source. This includes brooms, mops, chemi­

cals, furniture, clothes, etc. This is FIRE CODE.

4. All items stored on shelves must be neat and orderly;

items must not be thrown on or hanging from shelves.

5. All entry doors must be operable and free of obstacles.

STORAGE AREAS:

1. Items and clothing must be stored neatly or in boxes.

t~IJYARD:1. Items must be stored neatly and in incon­

spicuous areas. If needed, items may be covered with a

tarp that is in good repair (no rips, tears, holes).

GARAGES:

1. Only operable or approved inoperable vehicles can be

stored in a garage.

2. Boxes and items in the garage can only be stored along

the walls.

3. Items must be stored in boxes.

4. Excessive quantities of flammable items cannot be

stored in the garage.

INFORMATION YOU NEED!

Residents who are unsure of how to clean certain

8) items or if are not sure what types of cleaning so-~ lutions should be used, should contact their hous-

ing manager.

"* After an inspection, work orders will be generated for

items in need of repair. This does not replace the resi­

dent's responsibility to call in work orders as needed.

"* If the unit fails inspection, the resident will receive

written notification and the entire unit will be re-inspected .

"* If Housing Authority employees cannot see the walls, or

carpet throughout the unit, because of excessive items, the

unit will fail because it cannot be determined if there is dam­

age to the unit. Important items that are excessive in quan­

tity must be stored off Housing Authority property. Residents

will be encouraged to remove excessive items from the

household.

"* If the unit should have any of the above violations, the

unit will fail inspection and a charge will be assessed to the

resident for each failed inspection.

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Call the Housing Authority at

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Furnace filters

should be changed monthly and the area aroundthe furnace should be cleaned and free of any andall items; do not store items in the furnace or hotwater heater closets. Crawl spaces must be cleanand orderly.

Storage of items in front of or in close proximity tothe furnace is strictly prohibited!

EXTERIOR AND GARAGE:

1. Remove all trash and debris

from front and back yards.

2. Keep lawn watered and

mowed according to the schedule provided on the

annual calendar (mailed to residents in January), and

remove weeds.

3. Clean oil spills off driveway.

6. Clean garage floors.

4. Toys and outdoor items are to be stored neatly in

garage/storage unit, etc.

5. Empty and clean out garage (if applicable).

7. Do not store flammable items in garages; these

items must be stored in an organized fashion to allow

safe passage in and out of the unit.

Living Rooms,

Bedrooms and

General Areas:1. Walls throughout the unit are to be clean; remove fingerprints, dirt, grease, crayon marks and other marks. Anydamage to walls must be repaired prior to an inspection.

2. Clean window sills, window glass inside and windowtracks. Accessible windows are to be cleaned outside aswell.

3. Clean all vents including the cold air return.

4. Clean all doors, including interior doors, in addition tothe front and back screen doors.

5. All carpeting is to be cleaned with appropriate equip­ment (steam cleaning machine, or. preferably by profes­sional carpet cleaning company; the Housing Authoritydoes not provide this service). In addition, regular vac­uuming is necessary to prevent excess dirt build-up andpossible damage to the carpet.

6. The Housing Authority recommends that tile floors arewaxed and sealed; floors must be cleaned prior to wax orseal. A mild vinegar and water solution (1/2 cup vinegar toone gallon of clean water) preserves the wax or sealer.

7. If draperies or mini-blinds are provided, they must beclean.

8. Replace all burned out light bulbs and clean glassglobes. Any broken globes should be replaced.

9. Tighten all loose screws, nuts and door knobs.

10. Clean all closets and store items neatly. Items shouldnot put pressure on closet doors. Clean the metal tracksand make sure they are free of all debris.

11. Please be sure all window screens are in place and ingood condition.

12. Each smoke detector must have a working battery; itis important to check detectors monthly and prior to in­spections.

13. Furniture may not block exits; all rooms must have twoexits: one window and one door

14. Electrical cords may not be placed under rugs or onwalkways.

The following is a checklist residents should refer towhen cleaning their unit prior to any inspection:

Family Public Housing

~ CHECKLIST FOR CLEANING~ The Housing Authority promotes a highstandard with our housing clients; it is the

Housing Authority's intention to offer housing that isclean, in good repair, with particular attention tosafety. We expect housing clients to maintain theirunits and to leave them in excellent condition when

moving out. Housing Authority properties are in­spected regularly; Bi-Annual, Annual and Move-OutInspections are required.

KITCHEN:

1. Empty, defrost and wipe down the refrigera­tor. If ice trays were provided in the refrigera­tor, please leave them when moving out.

2. Clean the stove to include: surface units,oven, drip pans, under burners, area under drip pans,broiler pan, lower oven drawer, range hood and ventscreen.

3. Pull out the stove and refrigerator and clean under­neath and behind both. Be sure to take proper precau­tions to avoid damaging the flooring.

4. Wash cabinets and pantry inside and out as well as thecountertops. Make sure all drawers are operable. Emptycabinets at the time of move-out.

5. Clean kitchen sink and chrome.

6. Clean and wash tile, floors and baseboards in thekitchen.

BATHROOMS:

~ 1. Thoroughly wash bathroom tile, wash basin,

bathtub and shower wall, toilet, medicine cabi­net, mirrors and chrome.

2. Shower doors, in addition to additional tile,floors and baseboards are to be washed. Make sure all

corner build-up is removed and caulking is in good condi­tion.

3. Remove surface mold in the bathroom.