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Cleaning ServicesCleaning Services
Date icon6/19/2025

Apartment move out cleaning list

A Move-Out Cleaning Checklist is the quickest way to turn “hope it’s clean enough” into “ready for inspection.” The document lays out every essential step - defrost and wipe the fridge, degrease the oven, scrub bathroom grout, dust baseboards, polish interior glass, and sweep the balcony - so even on a hectic moving day no corner is skipped. Each line includes a simple finish standard, giving tenants, landlords, and professional crews the same definition of “done.”


For tenants, that clarity means fewer disputes and a higher chance of getting the full security deposit back. Just work through the list room by room, tick the boxes, and snap a couple of “after” photos if you’re using a mobile app version. Landlords benefit, too: a completed checklist in hand streamlines the final walk-through and documents the unit’s condition before releasing the deposit or handing keys to the next renter.


Cleaning businesses gain predictable labor times and supply needs because tasks are grouped logically - kitchen, bathrooms, living areas, storage. That structure lets crew leaders assign work evenly and track progress without hovering. Optional photo checkpoints (for example, “upload an after-shot of the oven interior”) let supervisors verify quality from the office.


The checklist comes in both PDF and app formats. Print the PDF, tape it to a cabinet, and collect signatures at the end. Use the app version for time-stamped completions, automatic reminders, and instant maintenance flags if you discover a leaky faucet or broken blind. Update the template once or twice a year as appliance models or local cleaning standards change, and you’ll always have a reliable guide for a stress-free move-out.


Apartment move out cleaning list
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Vacuum (upright or canister) on-site and working

Check

Mop + clean spare head available

Check

Buckets, microfiber cloths, scrub pads restocked

Check

Upload one photo of all gear staged at the entry

Media

Bottles of all-purpose, glass, and bathroom cleaner at least half-full

Check

Pairs of disposable gloves on hand (count)

Number

Note any missing or faulty tools

Text

Stove top degreased, knobs and backsplash wiped

Check

Oven interior cleaned (racks removed & scrubbed)

Check

Range-hood filter washed

Check

Refrigerator interior emptied and sanitized

Check

Upload “after” photo of fridge shelves

Media

Cabinets and drawers vacuumed + wiped

Check

Sink and faucet descaled, drain odor-free

Check

Countertops disinfected and crumb-free

Check

Kitchen floor vacuumed then mopped

Check

Shower/tub scrubbed, fixtures polished

Check

Toilet bowl descaled, seat and base sanitized

Check

Mirrors streak-free

Check

Upload close-up photo of faucet + sink bowl

Media

Grout whiteness rating (0 = dark, 5 = bright)

Number

Exhaust-fan grille dust-free

Check

Floors mopped with disinfectant

Check

List any stubborn mildew the crew could not remove

Text

Ceiling corners and vents dusted

Check

Baseboards wiped throughout

Check

Windows and interior glass polished

Check

Upload “after” photo of main living-room floor

Media

Hard floors vacuumed then damp-mopped

Check

Carpets deep-extracted (if applicable)

Check

Rate carpet appearance (0 = stains visible, 5 = looks new)

Number

Closet shelves and rods wiped

Check

Window blinds cleaned

Check

Vacuum under and behind where bed/frame sat

Check

Upload photo of bedroom floor corner

Media

Note any wall scuffs or nail holes remaining

Text

Washer gasket and detergent tray wiped

Check

Dryer lint trap emptied

Check

Utility sink scrubbed and rinsed

Check

Light switches, door knobs, and banister rails sanitized

Check

Interior doors spot-cleaned

Check

Upload close-up photo of high-touch point (random)

Media

All trash bags removed to outdoor bin

Check

Floors dry, no slip hazards

Check

Rate overall home scent (0 = odor, 5 = fresh)

Number

Upload wide-angle photo of entry ready for hand-off

Media

Additional notes for landlord / property manager

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