Move-Out Cleaning Checklist

KITCHEN

BEDROOMS

__Cupboards and drawers emptied and cleaned

__Fridge and freezer emptied and cleaned

(Trays, Shelves, door seal, handles, empty ice)

__Top and outside of the fridge/freezer cleaned

__Fridge/freezer pulled out and floor cleaned

underneath

__Stove surface cleaned

(Including knobs and underneath panel)

__Replace drip pans if applicable

__Stove bottom drawer cleaned

__ Stovetop lifted and scoured

__Oven interior and racks scrubbed

__Sink scoured

__Clean microwave

__Floors and baseboards scrubbed

__Outlet and switch plate covers cleaned

__All surface areas cleaned

(Counter tops, cabinet doors)

__Ceiling free of cobwebs

__Dishwasher surfaced cleaned

__Clean light fixtures

__Replace burned out bulbs

__Replaced microwave filter

__Replace fridge filter

__Windows cleaned

__Windowsills, frames, and cracks cleaned

__Blinds cleaned (if broke replace)

__Door frames

__Clean vents

HALLWAYS/DINING ROOM

__Clean baseboards

__Clean Floors

__Clean outlet and switch plate

__Clean light fixture

__Windows cleaned

__Windowsills, frames and cracks cleaned

__Blinds cleaned (if broke replace)

__Clean vents

__Clean baseboards

__Carpets vacuumed and shampooed

__Ceiling free of cobwebs

__Clean electrical outlet cover, switch plate

__Clean light fixture and covers

__Clean doors and door frames

__Clean walls

__Clean ceiling fan

LIVING ROOM

__Windows cleaned

__Windowsills, frames, and cracks cleaned

__Clean blinds (if broke replace)

__Replace air conditioner filter and clean cover

__Carpets vacuumed and shampooed

__Clean vents

__Clean baseboards

__Ceiling free of cobwebs

__Clean light fixtures

__Clean electrical outlet covers, switch plate

__Clean ceiling fan

LAUNDRY ROOM

__Clean floor, base boards

__Clean light fixture

__Clean outlet and switch plate

__Clean cabinets and cabinet doors

__Clean door and door frame

BATHROOMS

__Clean exhaust fan

__Medicine cabinets emptied and cleaned

__Toilet tank and base cleaned

__Floor and baseboards scrubbed

__Clean sink

__Remove shower curtain

__Clean outlet and switch plate covers

__Ceiling is free from cobwebs

__Wipe down all counters

__Clean mirror

__Shower floor and walls scrubbed

(Free of soap scum and mildew)

__Clean and wipe out all drawers

__Clean light fixtures

__Glass door should be cleaned of all soap scum

ALL CLOSETS

__Swept or vacuumed

__Clean door and frame

GARAGE

__All garbage needs to be removed

__Remove all personal items

YARD

__Mow yard/behind fence line

__Trim bushes

__Remove all personal items and garbage

GENERAL

Walls should be washed or marks removed.

Holes in walls should be filled and spackle and the wall wiped clean of excess spackle & paint.

If there are any large holes, such as from wall anchors, the holes will need to be patched and the entire wall painted.

Fireplace needs to be professionally cleaned. Provide a receipt or inspected if not used.

Light bulbs need to be replaced where needed

Replace any dead smoke detector batteries

Replace garage remote/key pad batteries if necessary

Repair/replace torn or missing window/door screens

Replace any cracked or missing outlet, switch, and phone or T.V. wall plate

Touch up paint where needed

Replace any door stops that are missing

Replace all air filters and fridge filter if applicable

POWER & WATER MUST BE ON FOR THE INSPECTION

CARPET CLEANING

Carpets are to be cleaned by a professional carpet cleaner upon move out. As a tenant you may have the carpets cleaned by a professional and return a copy of the receipt to the property manager showing proof of the cleaning. Or alternatively the property management will have the carpets professionally cleaned and the expense will be deducted from your security deposit.

NOTE: Please use this as a guide to the items that need to be cleaned; in the above list not all items may be applicable to your rental. If you have any questions on cleaning your rental please call the office at (910)455-5001.