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.