Move out cleaning checklist

If you need to move out of your apartment, you're going to have to clean it. The good news is that cleaning isn't hard; it's just a matter of being thorough and getting the right supplies. In this article I'll walk through a complete move out cleaning checklist, so you can be sure that your apartment is in tip-top shape before turning over the keys!

General Cleaning

• Dust and vacuum all surfaces, including walls, ceilings, baseboards, moldings and light fixtures.

• Wash windows inside and out (including glass in doors).

• Clean ceiling fans with a soft cloth or duster attachment on an electric hose.

• Clean baseboards by applying cleaning solution to a damp cloth and wiping down the base of the wall where it meets the floor. Use this same method on door frames and door hardware as well as wood moldings if they are not finished with an oil-based sealer or varnish. If you have hardwood floors, it is best to use furniture pads that prevent scratching during heavy cleaning tasks such as vacuuming carpets or mopping floors so that you don't accidentally damage your beautiful hardwood floors!

Floor Cleaning

• Sweep, mop or vacuum the floor.

• Clean under furniture.

• Clean baseboards and windowsills.

• Clean doorjambs.

• Clean kitchen and bathroom floors thoroughly so they look like new again! This is especially important if any pets were ever in the home and your move out cleaning checklist needs to be very detailed for this step because it's easy to miss some spots when you're looking at them up close but not necessarily from afar (like the bottom side of cabinets).

• Clean walls and ceilings as needed

Kitchen Cleaning

• Clean the stovetop and oven: These items are always forgotten, but they're actually one of the dirtiest parts of your kitchen.

• Clean cabinets: Open up all of your cabinets and wipe everything down.

• Clean countertops and floors: Sweep or vacuum any crumbs from under and around sinks and stoves, then use a damp cloth to clean off any sticky spots on countertops. For more thorough cleaning, mix vinegar with water in equal parts before using it to wipe down those surfaces.

• Clean the refrigerator: Get rid of old food remnants by scraping them into a garbage bag until they can be disposed of properly later on (you don't want them clogging up your trash compactor). Then give it a good wash inside—don't forget about smelly moldy areas! Also make sure you throw out expired food items so that this doesn't happen again next time. Here are some tips for organizing your fridge so there's never any clutter again!

Bathroom Cleaning

• Clean the bathtub, sink, and toilet. You don't want to leave a filthy tub for your new tenants to find. Soak any stains with a little vinegar and scrub them away with an abrasive sponge. For tougher dirt or buildup, use bleach (never mix bleach with other cleaners) or hydrogen peroxide; if you need something more powerful than this, try a specialty product like Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser & Polish.

• Clean the shower and mirrors. Whether you're washing down tile walls or just getting rid of soap scum on glass doors and windows, make sure to clean everything thoroughly so there are no streaks left behind! You can use mild dish detergent in warm water—or better yet: grab some glass cleaner (but be careful not to spray it near your face). Make sure everything's nice and shiny before moving on!

• Sweep up any loose hairs left in the tub! If they get wet they'll clump together even more than they already do when they're dry...and we don't want that happening now do we?

You need to do a deep clean before moving out.

• You need to do a deep clean before moving out.

A regular clean is not good enough for moving out. There are some tasks that you need to do before you leave the house, and these will ensure that your landlord or new tenant is happy with the property when they move in.

• What’s the difference between a regular clean and a deep clean?

There are two main differences between these types of cleaning: how far-reaching they are and what kind of products are used during them. In general terms, the regular service involves wiping surfaces down with disinfectant spray or a cloth dampened with warm water and washing up liquid, whereas a deep service will include scrubbing surfaces such as worktops (and even working appliances) using chemicals designed specifically for this purpose (such as antibacterial sprays). In addition, it may involve vacuuming carpets more thoroughly than usual; steam cleaning windows; dusting bookshelves or behind sofas; plus any other jobs requested by tenants in advance of their move away date – such as getting rid of cobwebs on ceilings etcetera!

Conclusion

You should be able to use this checklist as a reference for your move out cleaning. The best thing you can do is get ready and make sure you have everything on hand before making the call. The last thing you want is to forget something important!