Move-Out Cleaning Checklist
Moving comes with enough to keep track of. Use this free checklist to plan a room-by-room clean and review the finished condition of an empty or nearly empty home. Read it here or print this page for your walkthrough. No email signup required.
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You are welcome to share a link to this checklist with renters, homeowners, or colleagues.
Follow product labels and surface-care instructions. Test an inconspicuous area first and never mix cleaning products.
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- Review your lease and the landlord or property manager's cleaning requirements.
- Remove belongings, food, and unwanted items.
- Gather supplies suitable for each surface.
- Record existing damage before cleaning.
- Arrange water, electricity, and approved access while cleaning. -
- Clean inside empty cabinets and drawers.
- Clean the oven interior, racks, and door as permitted by its care instructions.
- Clean empty refrigerator shelves, drawers, and seals.
- Clean counters, sink, backsplash, and appliance exteriors. -
- Clean tubs, showers, and accessible fixtures.
- Clean toilets, including the base and exterior.
- Clean sinks, faucets, mirrors, and counters.
- Clean inside empty vanity cabinets and drawers. -
- Dust reachable surfaces, shelves, and fixtures.
- Wipe doors, handles, switches, and baseboards.
- Clean accessible interior glass, sills, and tracks where required.
- Vacuum carpets, edges, and accessible closets. -
- Sweep or vacuum hard floors, then mop as appropriate.
- Check corners, behind doors, and empty closets.
- Empty trash and remove cleaning supplies.
- Leave floors dry before the final walkthrough. -
- Recheck each room against the required scope.
- Confirm cabinets, drawers, and appliances are empty.
- Photograph the finished condition for your records.
- Return keys and secure the property as instructed.
Common Questions
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No. Deposit decisions depend on your lease, property condition, and other requirements. Confirm expectations with your landlord or property manager.
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It includes vacuuming. Carpet extraction, repairs, exterior windows, and specialty work may need separate arrangements.
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Yes. Use it to discuss priorities, then confirm the actual scope, exclusions, and price before booking. This checklist is a planning aid, not a service contract.