Move Out Cleaning Checklist

Please note this may not include all needed cleaning as each property is different. This is intended only as a helpful reference guide.

General:

• Wash all windows inside and out in all rooms. Clean out window tracks.
• Wash window sills and curtain rods.
• Wash inside and outside of front and back doors.
• Clean out the fireplace if applicable.
• Mow lawn and weed flower beds if applicable.
• All marks must be washed off the walls. Remove all nails.
• Wash all vinyl and tile floors. If the fireplace is gas, make sure you clean off the inside of the glass.
• All carpeting is to be vacuumed and professionally shampooed. Save receipts and turn in to the manager; or request that the manager arrange to have this done and the cost will be deducted from your security deposit.
• All trash must be removed from the premises.
• Clean all blinds and wash or dry clean all drapes and valances.
• Clean all light fixtures throughout the unit and replace any burnt out bulbs.
• Clean all vents and replace furnace filters.

Kitchen:

• Clean the inside and out of the dishwasher and range hood.
• Scrub kitchen floor, including under the movable appliances.

Refrigerator:

• Wash the inside of the refrigerator with warm water.
• Take out vegetable drawers and wash in warm water, dry and replace.
• Wash and dry outside of the refrigerator.
• Move the refrigerator out from the wall and clean underneath. DO NOT TURN OFF!
• Freezer must be defrosted and cleaned.

Stove:

• Remove racks and broiler pan, soak in hot water to clean, dry well.
• Clean the inside of the oven, top of stove, under elements, pan drawer, exhaust fan, hood.
• Remove the lower drawer and clean under the stove.
• Wash and dry outside of the stove.

Cabinets and Drawers:

• Wash cupboards inside and out. Remove any shelf paper.
• Wipe out drawers with a damp rag.
• Clean sink and counter tops.

Bathroom(s):

• Wash down the tile.
• Clean bathtub, tile around the tub, sink, door and fixtures.
• Clean inside and outside of the toilet.
• Clean the inside of medicine cabinet
• Wash mirrors.
• Scrub floor.
• Clean off fan vents.

Exterior:

• Mow and edge grass; weed/clean out flower beds; trim shrubs
• Haul away all garbage and recycling
• Clean gutters