Inspection-Ready Guide

The Move-Out Cleaning Checklist

The same room-by-room checklist our team uses on move-out details across the DMV. Work top-to-bottom, leave the kitchen and bathrooms for last, and finish with a final inspection walkthrough so nothing gets missed.

Kitchen

  • Degrease range hood, stovetop, and backsplash
  • Clean inside oven, drawers, and broiler pan
  • Empty and wipe inside/outside of refrigerator and freezer
  • Wipe inside cabinets, drawers, and shelving
  • Scrub sink, faucet, and disposal; polish hardware
  • Sanitize countertops and small-appliance exteriors

Bathrooms

  • Descale showerheads, tile grout, and glass doors
  • Disinfect toilet base, seat, tank, and surrounding floor
  • Polish mirrors, vanity, and chrome fixtures
  • Wipe inside vanity drawers and medicine cabinet
  • Clean exhaust fan covers and light fixtures

Bedrooms & Living Areas

  • Dust ceiling fans, blinds, baseboards, and door frames
  • Wipe inside closets, shelves, and built-ins
  • Spot-clean walls, switch plates, and outlets
  • Vacuum carpets edge-to-edge; mop hard floors
  • Clean window interiors, sills, and tracks

Final Inspection-Ready Details

  • Replace burnt-out bulbs and dust vent covers
  • Touch up scuffs on walls and trim
  • Empty all trash and remove bagged debris
  • Final walkthrough: lights, locks, thermostat, and seals

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