Move in / Move Out Cleaning

100+ Point Move In/Out Cleaning Checklist

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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 exterior of range hood

• Clean filter of range hood

• Polish range hood stainless steel

• Clean fridge exterior

• Wipe fridge handle

• Clean fridge interior

• Clean microwave interior

• Wipe microwave exterior

• Wipe microwave handle

• Clean dishwasher exterior

• Wipe dishwasher handle

• Wipe dishwasher interior

• Countertop items tidied

• Countertops wiped

• Shelves dusted

• Cabinet interiors wiped

• Cabinet exteriors wiped

• Cabinet tops wiped (dust, grease, sticky film)

• Drawer interiors vacuumed and wiped

• Drawer handles wiped

• Sink scrubbed

• Wipe under sink (pipes, shelf, cabinet bottom)

• Backsplash cleaned

• Pantry shelves wiped

• Pantry doors cleaned

• Stainless steel surfaces polished

• Clean behind appliances (if pulled out)

• Garbage emptied

• Garbage can liner replaced

• Baseboards wiped

• Doorknobs wiped

• Light switch plates wiped

• Floors vacuumed

• Floors mopped

 

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Bathrooms

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• Dust ceiling fan

• Dust light fixtures

• Remove cobwebs

• Dust blinds

• Vacuum air vent exterior

• Clean exhaust fan covers

• Scrub bathtub

• Scrub shower walls

• Scrub shower floor

• Clean shower glass

• Rinse shower/tub

• Dry shower/tub

• Clean sink basin

• Wipe sink faucet

• Polish shower fixtures & faucets to shine

• Wipe counters

• Clean toilet bowl interior

• Wipe toilet seat top

• Wipe toilet seat underside

• Disinfect toilet flush lever

• Wipe toilet base

• Wipe floor around toilet

• Clean mirrors

• Wipe cabinet interiors

• Wipe cabinet exteriors

• Dust shelves

• Wipe all surfaces

• Wipe doorknobs

• Wipe light switch plates

• Wipe bathroom baseboards

• Vacuum bathroom floor

• Mop bathroom floor

 

 

 

Bedrooms

 

 

• Dust ceiling fans

• Dust light fixtures

• Remove cobwebs

• Dust blinds

• Dust all surfaces

• Wipe mirrors

• Polish mirrors streak-free

• Vacuum closet interior

• Wipe closet shelves

• Wipe closet rods and hanger ledges

• Vacuum closet exterior

• Wipe baseboards

• Empty trash

• Replace trash liner

• Wipe doorknobs

• Wipe door frames

• Wipe light switch plates & outlet covers

• Vacuum hard floors

• Damp-mop hard floors

• Vacuum carpet

• Vacuum rugs

• Vacuum air vent exteriors

 

 

 

Living Room Area

 

 

• Dust ceiling fan

• Dust light fixtures

• Remove cobwebs

• Dust blinds

• Dust shelves

• Dust tables

• Dust chairs

• Damp wipe surfaces

• Clean mirrors

• Polish mirrors streak-free

• Wipe baseboards

• Wipe doorknobs

• Wipe light switch plates & outlet covers

• Clean baseboard heaters/vents (if present)

• Vacuum hard floors

• Damp-mop hard floors

• Vacuum carpet

• Vacuum rugs

 

 

 

Laundry Room

 

 

• Wipe washer exterior

• Wipe dryer exterior

• Polish handles/knobs

• Vacuum laundry vent exterior

• Wipe laundry shelves

• Dust laundry surfaces

• Remove cobwebs

• Dust blinds

• Empty trash

• Replace trash liner

• Wipe baseboards

• Vacuum floor

• Mop floor

 

 

 

Final Touches (General Throughout Home)

 

 

• All doors dusted/wiped

• All door frames wiped

• All window ledges wiped

• All reachable vents dusted

• All reachable corners checked for cobwebs

• All blinds dusted throughout home

• Clean door tracks/sliding glass doors (front & back only)

• Dust/wipe smoke detectors & carbon monoxide alarms

• Dust air return vents & grates

• Wipe banisters & spindles thoroughly

• Clean thermostat faceplate (finger smudges)

• Spot clean outlets/plug covers

• Clean ceiling vents/registers with brush or vacuum

• Carpet edge vacuuming along baseboards

• Final walk-through inspection

 

 

 

 

 

Add-Ons (Not Included in Standard Move In/Out Clean)

• Wall, door, and trim washing

• Interior window & track cleaning (all windows)

• Tile & grout scrubbing and brightening

• Moving large furniture or appliances for cleaning underneath/behind

• Garage or mud room cleaning

• High ladder work (tops of cabinets, tall ledges, ceiling fixtures)

• Clean garage entry door (scuffs, fingerprints)

• Clean inside washer & dryer drums (especially for rentals)

• Wipe water heater & furnace exteriors (if in visible utility space)