Move Out Cleaning Checklist

• The home should be empty and in clean condition. Cleaning issues are not normal wear and tear under any circumstances.
• If the home is not satisfactorily cleaned, has trash or abandoned items including furniture or even cleaning products, charges will be deducted from your security deposit. Trash removal is a minimum of $150
• You are responsible for a professional carpet cleaning

General Cleaning

• Holes in walls should be filled with spackle, marks on walls cleaned, and cobwebs removed
• Large holes from any kind of wall anchor should be patched and the entire wall repainted if unable to match original look prior to move-in
• Wall and ceiling vents, fans and switch plates should be clean
• Floors should be clean and streak free
• Fireplaces should be cleaned
• Drapes and blinds should be cleaned
• Light bulbs should be replaced and fixtures cleaned
• Closets must be empty including hangers and shelves cleaned
• Baseboards and woodwork should be wiped down 

Kitchen

• Range, broiler pans, exhaust fans and stovetop should be cleaned
• Cabinet shelves, drawers and drawer fronts wiped down and cleaned
• Drip pans should be cleaned or replaced
• Dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer and microwave should be wiped out and clean
• Countertops, faucets, and sinks must be clean 
• Slide out appliances and clean behind

Living Room

• Clean window sills, carpet/wood floors, shelves, baseboards, outlet and electrical covers, light fixtures and walls 

Bathrooms

• Tiles should be wiped and grout cleaned
• Vanity and cabinets should be cleaned including shelves, mirrors, faucets, and soap dishes
• Tub, shower, glass doors, sink, and toilets should be clean
• Drawers, countertops, baseboards and floors should be cleaned 

Bedrooms

• Carpets, baseboards, windowsills, faceplates, light fixtures, and vents should be clean
• Closets should be completely empty and shelves wiped down 

Yard

• Garbage, personal items, and dog poop removed
• Weeds cut and trash cans empty 

Garage and sheds

• All trash and personal items need to be removed
• Garage and sheds should be clean and swept
• Oil stains should be removed 

Miscellaneous

• Clean fan blades and draperies
• Clean patios and decks
• Leave garage openers and keys on the counter
• Remove anything that you have installed and patch holes. Entire walls should be painted vs. touch ups.