Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning Checklist

Our move-in and move-out cleaning service is designed for vacant homes that need a detailed top-to-bottom cleaning before a new occupant moves in or after the previous occupant moves out. This service includes detailed cleaning of appliances, cabinets, drawers, closets, surfaces, fixtures, floors, and other commonly overlooked areas.

Kitchen

Dust ceiling fan
Dust light fixtures
Remove cobwebs
Dust blinds
Clean stovetop
Clean oven interior
Wipe oven drawer interior
Wipe oven drawer exterior
Clean range hood exterior
Clean range hood filter
Polish stainless steel range hood
Clean refrigerator exterior
Wipe refrigerator handle
Clean refrigerator interior
Clean microwave interior
Wipe microwave exterior
Wipe microwave handle
Clean dishwasher exterior
Wipe dishwasher handle
Wipe dishwasher interior
Tidy countertop items if present
Wipe countertops
Dust shelves
Wipe cabinet interiors
Wipe cabinet exteriors
Vacuum and wipe drawer interiors
Wipe drawer handles
Scrub sink
Wipe accessible area under sink
Clean backsplash
Wipe pantry shelves
Clean pantry doors
Polish stainless steel surfaces
Clean behind appliances if already pulled out and accessible
Empty garbage
Replace garbage can liner
Wipe baseboards
Wipe doorknobs
Wipe light switch plates
Vacuum floors
Mop floors

Bathrooms

Dust ceiling fan
Dust light fixtures
Remove cobwebs
Dust blinds
Vacuum accessible air vent exteriors
Clean exhaust fan covers
Scrub bathtub
Scrub shower walls
Scrub shower floor
Clean shower glass
Rinse shower and tub
Dry shower and tub surfaces
Clean sink basin
Wipe sink faucet
Polish shower fixtures and faucets
Wipe countertops
Clean inside toilet bowl
Wipe top of toilet seat
Wipe underside of toilet seat
Disinfect toilet flush lever
Wipe toilet base
Clean floor around toilet
Clean mirrors
Polish mirrors streak-free
Wipe cabinet interiors
Wipe cabinet exteriors
Dust shelves
Wipe accessible surfaces
Wipe doorknobs
Wipe light switch plates
Wipe baseboards
Vacuum floors
Mop floors

Bedrooms

Dust ceiling fans
Dust light fixtures
Remove cobwebs
Dust blinds
Dust accessible surfaces
Clean mirrors
Polish mirrors streak-free
Vacuum closet interiors
Wipe closet shelves
Wipe closet rods and hanger ledges
Vacuum closet floors and surrounding areas
Wipe baseboards
Empty trash
Replace trash liner
Wipe doorknobs
Wipe door frames
Wipe light switch plates and outlet covers
Vacuum hard floors
Damp-mop hard floors
Vacuum carpet and rugs
Vacuum accessible air vent exteriors

Living Room & Common Areas

Dust ceiling fans
Dust light fixtures
Remove cobwebs
Dust blinds
Dust shelves
Dust tables
Dust chairs
Damp-wipe accessible surfaces
Clean mirrors
Polish mirrors streak-free
Wipe baseboards
Wipe doorknobs
Wipe light switch plates and outlet covers
Clean accessible baseboard heaters and vents, if present
Vacuum hard floors
Damp-mop hard floors
Vacuum carpet
Vacuum rugs

Laundry Room

Wipe washer exterior
Wipe dryer exterior
Polish handles and knobs
Vacuum accessible laundry vent exterior
Wipe laundry room shelves
Dust accessible surfaces
Remove cobwebs
Dust blinds
Empty trash
Replace trash liner
Wipe baseboards
Vacuum floors
Mop floors

Final Touches Throughout the Home

Dust doors
Dust door frames
Wipe window ledges
Dust reachable vents
Check reachable corners for cobwebs
Dust blinds throughout the home
Clean front and back sliding glass door tracks
Dust or wipe accessible smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms
Dust accessible air return vents and grates
Wipe banisters and spindles
Clean thermostat faceplate
Spot-clean outlet and plug covers
Clean reachable ceiling vents and registers with a brush or vacuum
Vacuum carpet edges along baseboards
Complete final walk-through inspection

Available Add-Ons

The following services are not included in the standard Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning and may be added separately:

Walls, doors, and trim washing
Interior window cleaning, including tracks
Tile and grout steam cleaning
Moving large furniture or appliances to clean underneath or behind
Garage, mudroom, or sun room cleaning
Ladder work, including vaulted ceilings, cabinet tops, tall ledges, and high fixtures
Interior washer and dryer cleaning
Utility room cleaning, including water heater and furnace exteriors
Fireplace cleaning
Trash removal

Ready for the Next Chapter

Whether you’re preparing a home for new occupants or leaving a property behind, our Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning provides a detailed reset so the space is clean, fresh, and ready for what’s next.

Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning is intended for vacant properties. Add-on services may require additional time and pricing.