Move-out cleaning checklist
A move-out clean gets an empty home ready for the next people: inside every cabinet and drawer, inside the oven and fridge, bathrooms top to bottom, baseboards, window tracks, closets and floors. It works best once furniture and boxes are out, so every shelf and corner can be reached.
The move-out cleaning checklist
- Inside all cabinets and drawers
- Inside the oven and fridge
- Kitchen surfaces, sink and backsplash
- Bathrooms cleaned top to bottom
- Baseboards, doors and door frames
- Window sills and tracks
- Closets and shelves
- Floors throughout, vacuumed and mopped
Before your cleaners arrive
- Move out furniture, boxes and anything left in cabinets and closets
- Empty and unplug the fridge if it stays, and leave the doors open if it's off
- Keep the water and electricity on until the clean is finished
- Tell us how we'll get in and anything your landlord or buyer has asked for
Renters: getting ready for the final inspection
Landlords usually check inside appliances, cabinets, bathrooms, floors and walls. Read your lease for anything specific, such as carpet cleaning or wall repairs, which a standard move-out clean doesn't cover. Book your clean for the last day or two before you hand back the keys.
The walkthrough
Before we leave, walk through the home with your cleaner and point out anything that needs another pass. We fix it on the spot. Once you sign off, the job is final. If you can't be there, we'll send you the after photos.
Questions
Does the home need to be empty for a move-out clean?
It works best when furniture and belongings are already out, so we can reach every shelf, closet and corner.
Is cleaning inside the oven and fridge included?
Yes. Both are part of every move-in and move-out clean.
When should I book a move-out clean?
Book it for after your things are moved out and before you hand back the keys, usually the last day or two of your lease.