Move-out cleaning checklist, room by room
A thorough move-out clean covers the inside of cabinets and appliances, bathrooms, closets, windows, and every floor.
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- Certified cleaners
- Family owned
- Free estimates
What should you clean in the kitchen?
The kitchen is where landlords and buyers look first.
- Inside and outside of every cabinet and drawer
- Inside the oven and microwave
- Inside the refrigerator and freezer
- Counters, backsplash, and sink
- Range hood and stovetop
- Floors, including under the edges of appliances
What should you clean in the bathrooms?
Bathrooms are the second place people inspect.
- Toilet, including the base and behind it
- Tub, shower, and glass doors
- Sink, vanity, and the inside of drawers
- Mirrors and fixtures
- Exhaust fan cover
- Floors and baseboards
What should you clean in every room?
Finish each room the same way, top to bottom.
- Ceiling fans and light fixtures
- Closets and shelves
- Doors, frames, and light switches
- Interior windows, sills, and tracks
- Baseboards
- Floors vacuumed and mopped
What do Florida landlords check most?
These are the items that most often come up at a move-out inspection in Southwest Florida.
| Area | What the landlord looks for |
|---|---|
| Oven and stovetop | Burned-on grease cleaned from racks, walls, and the door glass |
| Refrigerator | Shelves and drawers clean, and the freezer emptied and wiped |
| Showers | Grout and caulk free of mildew, and glass doors free of water spots |
| Sliding doors | Tracks clear of sand and debris, and the glass clean |
| Walls and doors | Scuffs and fingerprints wiped from doors, frames, and switches |
How should you plan your move-out cleaning?
Clean after the last box leaves, so every cabinet, closet, and corner is easy to reach.
Move everything out
Empty every cabinet, closet, and drawer first.
Clean top to bottom
Start with fans and shelves, and finish with the floors.
Walk through with photos
Take dated photos of every room for your records.
What do clients ask about move-out cleaning?
Short answers to the questions we hear most. For anything else, give us a call.
How long does a move-out cleaning take?
Most homes take five to eight hours, depending on size and condition.
Can All Shiny do my move-out cleaning?
Yes. See our move-out cleaning service for details.
Should I clean before or after the movers leave?
After. An empty home lets you reach every cabinet, closet, and corner.
Do you work with my landlord or property manager?
Yes. We can coordinate access and timing directly with them.