The Ultimate Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning Checklist

Whether you are a tenant, landlord, or new homeowner — here is everything that should be cleaned before handover.

Kitchen

• Inside and outside all cabinets and drawers
• Oven, stovetop, range hood and filter
• Refrigerator interior — shelves, drawers, seals
• Dishwasher interior and edges
• Countertops, backsplash, and sink
• All fixtures and hardware polished

Bathrooms

• Toilet, tub, shower sanitized
• Tile grout scrubbed
• Hard water stains and soap scum removed
• Mirror and glass streak-free
• All fixtures descaled and polished

All Rooms

• Walls spot-cleaned for scuffs
• Baseboards, door frames, switches wiped
• Light fixtures and ceiling fans dusted
• Inside all closets
• Windows cleaned (interior)
• All floors vacuumed and mopped