Whether you’re handing back the keys to a landlord or preparing a home for its new owners, a thorough move-out clean makes the transition smoother. Use this room-by-room checklist — the same one our teams follow across Greater Cleveland.
Before you start
- Clean once the home is empty — it’s faster and you’ll reach every corner.
- Check your lease for specific cleaning requirements.
- Take dated photos before and after for your records.
Kitchen
- Inside and outside of the refrigerator and freezer (remove shelves and drawers)
- Inside the oven, racks and stovetop, including drip pans and the range hood
- Inside the microwave and dishwasher; clean the dishwasher filter
- Inside every cabinet and drawer, plus cabinet fronts
- Countertops, backsplash, sink and faucet polished
- Floor swept, mopped and edges detailed
Bathrooms
- Tub, shower walls, glass and fixtures descaled
- Toilet cleaned inside, outside and around the base
- Vanity, sink, mirror and inside cabinets
- Exhaust fan cover dusted
- Floor and grout scrubbed
Bedrooms & living areas
- Closets: shelves, rods and floors
- Baseboards, door frames, doors and switch plates wiped
- Interior windows, sills and tracks
- Ceiling fans, light fixtures and vents dusted
- Carpets vacuumed (consider a carpet cleaning add-on) and hard floors mopped
What landlords inspect most
In our experience, the areas that most often lead to deposit deductions are the oven, the refrigerator, bathroom build-up, dirty floors and marks on walls or baseboards. Give those extra attention — or leave them to professionals.
When to hire a move-out cleaning service
If you’re short on time, moving long-distance or selling a home, a professional move-out clean is usually worth it. Mirabella provides move-in and move-out cleaning across Cleveland, Beachwood, Lakewood, Solon, Strongsville, Hudson and every community within 35 miles, starting at $375 for an empty home. We can coordinate with your realtor or property manager and schedule around your closing date.
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