Checklist: Move In/Out
Kitchen & Dining
☐ Dust cobwebs from lights and corners
☐ Dust and wipe all ceiling fans, light fixtures, vents, and lamps
☐ Dust all flat surfaces, shelves, and décor
☐ Dust and wipe all windowsills and frames
☐ Clean and sanitize all light switches and door handles
☐ Clean and sanitize sink, backsplash, and countertops
☐ Wipe down exteriors of small appliances (toaster, coffee maker, etc.)
☐ Clean interior and exterior of microwave
☐ Clean exterior of oven, range, and refrigerator
☐ Clean stovetop, including glass, burner pans, and controls
☐ Clean exterior of all cabinets and drawers
☐ Wipe and sanitize baseboards and trim
☐ Tidy counters, tables, and chairs
☐ Sweep, vacuum, and mop all floors
☐ Oven interior cleaning
☐ Refrigerator interior cleaning
☐ Kitchen cabinet interiors
Bedrooms
☐ Dust cobwebs from lights and corners
☐ Dust and wipe ceiling fans, light fixtures, and vents
☐ Dust all furniture, flat surfaces, shelves, and décor
☐ Dust and wipe all windowsills and frames
☐ Clean and sanitize light switches and door handles
☐ Clean baseboards and trim
☐ Clean interior door surfaces
☐ Sweep, vacuum, and mop all floors
Bathrooms
☐ Dust cobwebs from lights and corners
☐ Clean all mirrors and glass surfaces
☐ Clean and sanitize light switches and door handles
☐ Dust and wipe ceiling fan, light fixtures, and vents
☐ Dust and wipe all windowsills and frames
☐ Clean and wipe shower, tub, door, and faucets
☐ Clean hardware — towel racks, toilet paper holders, etc.
☐ Clean and sanitize counters, sinks, and faucets
☐ Clean exterior of cabinets and handles
☐ Sanitize toilet inside, outside, around, and behind
☐ Clean baseboards and trim
☐ Clean interior door surfaces
☐ Sweep, vacuum, and mop all floors
Common Rooms
☐ Dust cobwebs from lights and corners
☐ Dust and wipe ceiling fans, light fixtures, vents, and lamps
☐ Dust all flat surfaces, shelves, and décor
☐ Dust and wipe all windowsills and frames
☐ Dust electronics if any (TVs, consoles, speakers) and décor
☐ Clean and sanitize all light switches, door handles, and TV remotes
☐ Wipe baseboards and trim
☐ Clean interior door surfaces
☐ Tidy couch, fluff pillows, and arrange throw blankets (if any)
☐ Vacuum and clean under couch, tables, consoles, and stands (if any)
☐ Sweep, vacuum, and mop all floors
Total Property
☐ Clean and wipe washing machine and dryer; clean lint tray
☐ Clean and tidy laundry room
☐ Clean and tidy office area
☐ Dust and wipe all ceiling fans and vents
☐ Dust all tables, consoles, hutches, and entertainment centers (if any)
☐ Dust and fluff all drapes and curtains
☐ Remove smudges from all interior glass and mirrors
☐ Clean windowsills and sliding glass door tracks
☐ Clean and sanitize all door handles and light switches
☐ Move small furniture and clean underneath where possible
☐ Wipe all baseboards and trim
☐ Sweep, vacuum, and mop all floors
Final Walk-Through
☐ Ensure all surfaces are neat and tidy
☐ Check that no lint, hair, or debris remains on hard surfaces
☐ Straighten curtains, drapes, and blinds (if any)
☐ Turn off all lights
☐ Collect and put away all cleaning products and supplies
☐ Lock front and back doors and any lock boxes
☐ Sweep patio and/or entryway