Kitchen move-out checklist
The kitchen is often the most scrutinized room during a move-out inspection. Focus on appliances, cabinets, and surfaces.
- Inside refrigerator — shelves washed, seals detailed
- Inside dishwasher — filter removed and rinsed
- Inside cabinets — wiped out, shelves cleaned
- Stovetop and oven — degreased (note: interior oven cleaning may require an add-on)
- Backsplash deep scrub — grout lines agitated
- Sink scrubbed and shined — faucet base and drain trap detailed
- Countertops wiped and sanitized
- Sweep and mop floors — baseboard edge included
Bathroom move-out checklist
Bathrooms should be left sanitized and free of hard water stains and soap scum.
- Toilet cleaned and sanitized — seat, lid, tank, and handle
- Tile grout deep scrubbed
- Showerhead descaled
- Tub/shower cleaned and sanitized — walls, floor, and glass doors
- Sink and vanity wiped — faucet and drain detail
- Mirror shined — streak-free, frame edge cleaned
- Inside medicine cabinet — shelves emptied and wiped
- Vanity drawers cleaned — interior and drawer fronts
- Floors swept and mopped — behind toilet and vanity toe-kick
Bedrooms and living areas move-out checklist
Once furniture is moved out, you'll have access to areas that are normally hard to reach.
- Closet interiors — shelves and floor vacuumed
- Window sills and tracks — cobwebs and debris cleared
- Baseboards wiped — every room and hallway
- Door frames and doors wiped — both faces and tops
- Switch plates cleaned — removed and wiped behind
- Wall spot cleaning — scuffs and marks removed
- Cobwebs removed — all ceiling heights
- Vacuum and mop all floors — including closet thresholds
Throughout the home
Don't forget these whole-home tasks that are easy to overlook.
- Empty all trash — bins wiped
- Light fixtures wiped — globes removed and cleaned
- Ceiling fans dusted — blade tops and light kits
- Vents and registers dusted
- Interior windows cleaned (if included in your service)
Consider hiring a professional
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