August 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Move-Out Cleaning Checklist to Help Get Your Deposit Back
Landlords check the same spots every time. Use this list to leave your rental inspection-ready.
Start with the kitchen
Clean inside the oven, refrigerator, microwave, and every cabinet and drawer. Degrease the range hood, wipe backsplash tile, and scrub the sink until it shines. Kitchens are where most deposit deductions start.
Bathrooms and fixtures
Descale showerheads and faucets, scrub grout and tub surrounds, clean inside vanity drawers, and polish mirrors. Don't forget the exhaust fan cover.
The spots inspectors always check
Baseboards, light switches, door frames, window sills and tracks, closet shelves, and the floor along every wall. Empty homes show every mark, so give these extra attention before the walkthrough.
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