Move-Out Cleaning Checklist (Protect Your Deposit)
The cleaning checklist that actually meets landlord, realtor and buyer expectations — the kind that protects your deposit.
Kitchen
Inside every cabinet and drawer. Inside refrigerator, freezer, oven, microwave, dishwasher. Stovetop and underneath if it lifts. Sink scrubbed and disinfected. Counters and backsplash wiped. Floor swept and mopped.
Bathrooms
Tubs and showers scrubbed including grout. Toilets inside, outside and behind. Mirrors and fixtures polished. Vanity and inside drawers wiped. Floor swept and mopped.
Bedrooms, living areas and overall
Closets emptied and wiped including shelves. Baseboards, door frames, doors and light switches wiped. Inside windows on request. Floors vacuumed and mopped throughout.
Trash removed. Final walk-through for missed spots.