When an apartment is being handed over in Ortaköy, Gündoğmuş, the cleaning list matters, but so do key custody, access to each area and the amount of moisture a floor can safely tolerate. An empty apartment may allow broader access to cabinets and floors, while a furnished space changes the work around furniture, personal belongings and available movement space. Defining these differences can reduce uncertainty on handover day.
Keys, access and handover responsibility
Before cleaning, clarify who releases the key, who receives it back and who is authorised to enter the apartment. If the key is held by a neighbour, building management or another person, that person’s availability may affect access. Closed rooms, locked cabinets, balconies, storage areas and meter cupboards should also be identified as included or excluded areas in advance.
Access also includes whether water and electricity can be used. For a move-in preparation such as empty apartment cleaning, this information helps define the use of equipment and controlled moisture. It is also useful to agree on who receives the key after the final check, where the return takes place and what will be reviewed.
Matching moisture and equipment to the floor
Not every floor is suitable for the same amount of water, brush or cleaning product. Laminate, wood-look coverings, natural stone, ceramic and unidentified finishes should be considered alongside the manufacturer’s care instructions. When those instructions are unavailable, heavy wetting, abrasive pads or strong chemicals should not be selected before the material and its condition have been assessed.
Scratches, dull areas, paint marks, limescale and worn coating can look similar. Rather than assigning a definite cause through a simple test, the surface and its condition need assessment before a method is chosen. Windows also require separate consideration of accessible glass, frames and existing marks; see the scope of window cleaning for related details.
Empty and furnished spaces do not require the same work
In an empty apartment, floors, skirting boards, cabinet interiors, kitchen areas and bathrooms may be more directly accessible. However, there may still be packing residue, protective tape that should not be removed, or unavailable utility access. In a furnished home, it is important to decide whether furniture will remain in place, whether only surrounding areas are included, and where the limits are around personal items and electronic devices.
For a request for home cleaning, explain furniture density, inaccessible areas and priority surfaces before relying on room count alone. Upholstery cleaning is a separate service: the fabric label, suitable method and ventilation conditions need their own review.
How the service types fit together
- Home, empty apartment and villa cleaning: scope varies by living area, cabinets, floors, stairs and use; pool maintenance is not part of villa cleaning.
- Office and workplace cleaning: covers work areas, shared spaces and toilets, with clear limits around documents and electronics.
- Post-construction cleaning: separates bulky debris from fine dust; paint or mortar residue requires surface-sensitive handling.
- Apartment building and site cleaning: covers stairs, landings, entrances and common areas, including safe passage around wet floors.
- Upholstery and window cleaning: fabric type, accessible glass, frames and surface conditions are considered separately.
Practical handover checklist
- Decide who will release and receive the key.
- Confirm water, electricity, parking and building-entry access.
- Identify closed rooms, items not to be cleaned and sensitive surfaces.
- Note existing scratches, marks or coating concerns on floors.
- Review the expected scope for kitchen, bathroom, cabinet interiors, windows and floors separately.
- To discuss scope according to the address and access conditions, CGS Temizlik can be reached at 0537 445 01 91. Its central address is Sütçüler Mahallesi 15 Temmuz Şehitler Cd No:109/D, Kepez/Antalya.
Do I need to be present before the key handover?
That depends on the access arrangement, who holds the key and which areas are included. If an in-person welcome is not possible, entry, exit and the contact person can be clarified beforehand.
Is a floor mark removable through cleaning or is it a coating issue?
The distinction depends on the surface material, the appearance of the mark and the condition of the existing finish. A definite conclusion or method should not be chosen without surface assessment and manufacturer care information.