Move-Out Cleaning Guide
Upon move-out, Chickering Rentals hopes to make the process as seamless as possible. Residents move in to a home that has been professionally cleaned. As cleaning companies charge hourly, the guide below is designed to support you in getting the most of your security deposit returned to you by outlining areas in each house that are often overlooked. The below guide is provided to support the move-out process and does not supersede a signed lease agreement.
Exterior
Sweep front porch
Dust light fixtures
Wipe down front porch swing
Sweep back porch
Remove any furniture/trash
Bring trash totes up to house
Entry Way
Wipe down door (exterior/interior)
Wash windows in door
Dust light fixture
Sweep/mop floor
Clean light switch plates
Dust vents
Wipe down window sills
Dust blinds
Living Room
Dust baseboards
Clean switch plates
Wipe down doors/door frames
Wipe down mantel above fireplace
Sweep/mop floors
Remove any trash/furniture
Wipe down window sills
Dust blinds
Dust ceiling fans
Kitchen
Clean appliances/behind appliances/top of appliances
Wipe down cabinets (in/out/above)
Wipe down drawers (in/out)
Clean sink
Run garbage disposal
Clean light fixtures
Clean switch plates
Wipe down any doors (in/out)
Wipe down trim
Clean vents
Clean trash cans and pull out bins
Clean backsplash
Clean countertops
Sweep/mop floors
Dust blinds
Wipe down window sills
Run dishwasher
Bedrooms
Clean light fixtures
Wipe down switchplates
Dust baseboards
Dust trim
Clean switch plates
Wipe down doors/door frames
Clean vents
Sweep/mop floors
Remove any trash/furniture
Wipe down window sills
Dust blinds
Dust ceiling fans
Bathrooms
Clean light fixtures
Clean switch plates
Wipe down doors/door frames
Wipe trim/baseboards
Wipe down any doors
Sweep/mop floors
Remove any trash/furniture
Wipe down window sills
Clean shower
Clean toilet
Clean sink
Clean vanity/drawers inside and outside
Clean mirror
Dust blinds
Dust vent fan
Laundry Room
Wipe down washer/dryer (inside/out)
Clean dryer vent
Clean detergent cup
Run one cycle in washer
Clean/mop floor
Dust shelving
Clean cabinetry (in/out)
Remove lint/trash
Basement
Remove any items (trash/furniture)
Sweep/mop floor
Dust lights
Clean refrigerator/freezer
Hallways
Clean smudges/scuggs
Wipe down railings
Sweep carpet
Garage
Sweep floor
Remove trash
Remove furniture/items