Whether you are handing back keys to a landlord or getting a house ready to close, a thorough move-out clean matters. Use this room-by-room checklist so nothing gets missed on the final walkthrough.
Before you start
Clean after the furniture and boxes are out. Empty rooms are faster to clean and you will see dust and marks that were hidden before.
Make sure the water and electricity are still on. You need both to clean appliances, run the vacuum and see what you are doing.
Kitchen
- Inside and outside of all cabinets and drawers.
- Inside the refrigerator and freezer, including shelves and drawers.
- Inside the oven, the stovetop and the range hood.
- Microwave, dishwasher door and edges, sink and faucet.
- Countertops, backsplash and the floor, including along the edges.
Bathrooms
- Toilet, including the base and behind it.
- Tub, shower, glass doors and tile.
- Sink, faucet, mirror and inside the vanity and medicine cabinet.
- Exhaust fan cover, light fixtures and the floor.
Every room
- Baseboards, door frames, doors and handles.
- Light switches and outlet covers.
- Window sills and window tracks.
- Closet shelves and floors.
- Ceiling fans and light fixtures.
- Vacuum carpets and mop hard floors last.
Short on time?
Move-out cleaning is one of the most time-consuming cleans there is. Our move-in / move-out service covers the checklist above, and a move-in / move-out deep cleaning goes further for homes that need extra attention.