A Handy Move-In Checklist for Apartment Renters

Getting your own place is always an exciting experience, whether it is your first 1 bedroom apartment or something a little bigger. It will be helpful for you to refer to the items on this list so that you will have all the things you will need for moving day, though some details may vary, depending on the specifics of your apartment. Some complexes offer access to a swimming pool and are a heat paid apartment, while others may require tenants to take care of their own heating and recreation needs.

Cleaning Supplies

Although you should expect your apartment to be in reasonably good condition upon your arrival, you will still want to stock up on certain things to aid in keeping everything tidy. These can include:

Sponges

Dishwashing liquid

Steel Wool

Dish drainer

Scrub brush

Washcloths

Cleansing wipes, preferably disinfectant

Broom

Mop

Dustpan

Furniture polish

Trash cans in different sizes for kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom

Trash bags

Bucket

Paper towels

Bleach

Dishwasher pods

Vacuum cleaner

Smaller handheld deep cleaner is good if you have pets

Bathtub cleanser, preferably non-abrasive

Toilet bowl brush

Plunger

Toilet bowl cleaner

Air freshener

Window cleaner

Laundry detergent

You will also need to be prepared for setting up your furniture and electronics. Some tools you should have on hand are:

Extension cords

Screwdriver

Power strip

Hammer

Stud finder

Level

Sockets

Wrenches

Duct tape

Box cutters

Scissors

Knife

Nails

Furniture dolly

Flashlight

There are also odds and ends that will help you with the general organization and management of your new dwelling. Here is a list of such items:

Key hooks

Coat hooks

Welcome mat

Letter holder

Letter opener

Bookcases

Clothes hangers

Hamper

Shoe caddy

Dresser

Important to note that you will want to have small pieces of furniture in which to store your items. Examples of this are:

Television stand

Computer desk

Coffee table

End tables

Night stand

Dinner table

Your kitchen will have a multitude of implements designed to make life easier, some of which are:

Measuring spoons

Measuring cups

Dishes

Cups

Cutlery

Whisk

Blender

Coffee maker

Toaster

Juicer

Waffle maker

Cutting knives

Mixer

Kettle

Pot holders

Tablecloth

Placemats

Bakeware

All of these items will help any new apartment dweller get off to a great start in their new place. Winchester Apartments located in Rochester, MN has a wide variety of beautiful and spacious apartments available for rent.

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