The move-out cleaning checklist that gets your deposit back

Moving out is stressful enough. A thorough clean is what stands between you and your full security deposit. Here is the room-by-room list we use.

Kitchen

• Inside and outside of all cabinets and drawers
• Oven, stovetop, range hood and microwave
• Inside the refrigerator, defrosted and wiped
• Sink, faucet and backsplash

Bathrooms

• Toilet, tub, shower and tile, descaled
• Mirror, sink and counter
• Cabinets inside and out

Every room

• Dust from top to bottom, including baseboards and vents
• Windows, sills and tracks
• Closets emptied and wiped
• Floors vacuumed and mopped

The details landlords check

Light switches, door frames, behind appliances, and inside closets are the spots that decide a deposit. They take time, and that is exactly where a professional move-out clean pays for itself.

Short on time before the handover? Ask for a move-out estimate and hand back the keys with confidence.