Moving Checklist

Moving out of a rental and into your own home is a reason to celebrate! Cleaning your rental thoroughly before ending your lease agreement will guarantee the maximum return of any deposits the property owners may be holding. Use the checklist below to ensure you have your bases covered.

Kitchen

Cupboards, drawers cleaned inside and out
Refrigerator wiped out, defrosted, door seal cleaned, shelves taken out, drawers out and cleaned
Clean Freezer
Move refrigerator, clean sides, clean floor under and behind
Oven and stovetop cleaned out thoroughly
Clean door, stovetop, under burners and burners
Try to save pans, rings and broiler pan – throw away if not salvageable
Clean range hood
Move stove, clean sides, clean floor under and behind
Wipe out dishwasher
Clean counter tops
Clean and shine sink, detail disposal
Clean floor and wax
Clean light fixtures and exhaust filter, then reinstall

Bathrooms

Shower walls scrubbed
Bathtub scrubbed and cleaned thoroughly
Faucets and shower head shined
Toilet cleaned inside and out
Cabinets cleaned inside and out
Sink and counter cleaned
Shine faucet
Floor cleaned and waxed
Light fixtures cleaned
Exhaust fan cleaned
Heat lamp wiped off
Cleaning in all rooms
Permanent light fixtures
Thermostat covers
Heat vents
Closet shelves
Shelf brackets
Top of water heater
Switch plate covers
Carpet professionally cleaned 

Fireplaces

Tile cleaned and waxed
Ashes scooped out
Front and grate wiped down
Door (including closet doors)
Cleaned
Clean tracks
Decks and Patios

Remove all items from storage area and clean same as move-in condition


Clean decks and patios
Sweet entryway


Lawn and Garden Care

Lawn to be maintained in “original” move-in condition, watered, mowed and edges trimmed
Gardens to be cleaned and weed free
Windows and Mirrors
Tracks wiped out
Windows cleaned outside as well as inside
Mirrors cleaned
Medicine cabinet mirrors cleaned

Utility Area

Washer wiped out and hinges cleaned
Dryer wiped out and all lint removed
Floors cleaned and waxed