Move-Out Cleaning
Deep cleaning for apartment handover — every surface, appliance and corner to get the deposit back
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1Kitchen — Appliances
- Oven: remove racks, clean interior, glass, frame and elements
- Oven: clean racks with degreaser
- Stovetop: clean burners, grates, drip pans and surface
- Range hood: degrease filter, fan and exterior
- Fridge: empty completely and remove all shelves and drawers
- Fridge: wash interior, gaskets and exterior
- Freezer: defrost if needed, clean interior
- Dishwasher: clean filter, interior, gaskets and door
- Microwave: clean interior, turntable and exterior
2Kitchen — Surfaces and Storage
- Clean inside all upper cabinets (shelves, walls)
- Clean inside all lower cabinets and drawers
- Wipe exterior of all cabinet doors and handles
- Clean and disinfect all countertops
- Clean entire backsplash
- Clean sink, faucet and drain opening
- Clean under sink (pipes, cabinet floor)
- Wipe light switches, outlets and plates
- Clean kitchen light fixture
- Wash interior windows and sills
- Wipe all baseboards
- Hand-wash floor including under accessible appliances
3Bathrooms
- Toilet: scrub inside bowl with descaler
- Toilet: clean seat, lid, hinges and tank
- Toilet: clean base, bolts and behind
- Shower/tub: descale and scrub walls, floor and ledges
- Shower/tub: clean grout lines and caulking
- Shower/tub: remove mildew if present
- Glass door: clean both sides and tracks
- Showerhead and fixtures: descale and polish
- Sink: scrub inside, drain and overflow
- Faucet: descale and polish
- Vanity: clean top, sides and interior drawers
- Medicine cabinet: clean interior and mirror
- Wall mirror: clean streak-free
- Clean ventilation fan and cover
- Wipe towel bars, hooks and accessories
- Clean light switches, outlets and plates
- Wipe all baseboards
- Hand-wash floor including behind toilet
4Bedrooms and Closets
- Dust closet shelves, rods and walls
- Vacuum closet floor
- Wipe closet doors (inside and out)
- Wipe window frames, sills and tracks
- Wash interior windows
- Clean light fixture and shade
- Wipe outlets, switches and plates
- Wipe door frames, door tops and handles
- Wipe all baseboards
- Check walls for holes, marks or stains and note
- Vacuum floor including corners, under bed and along walls
5Living Areas
- Clean all light fixtures and ceiling lights
- Dust ceiling fan blades
- Wash all interior windows
- Wipe window frames, sills and tracks
- Clean blinds and curtain rods
- Wipe all door frames and door tops
- Wipe all outlets, switches and plates
- Wipe all baseboards in every room
- Clean air vents and heating registers
- Vacuum and mop all floors
6Entryway, Hallways and Laundry
- Clean inside entry closet
- Clean front door (interior, handle, frame)
- Vacuum or mop hallways and entryway
- Clean inside washer (drum, gasket, dispensers)
- Clean inside dryer (lint trap, drum)
- Wipe exterior of washer and dryer
- Clean laundry sink and shelves
- Wash laundry room floor
7Final Inspection
- Check every room for forgotten items
- Photograph each room for proof of cleanliness
- Check walls for damage to report to tenant
- Confirm all appliances are clean and turned off
- Remove all cleaning products and equipment
- Lock all windows
- Lock door and return keys
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