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Cleaning Checklist Before Moving

Checklist of things to do to prepare your home for its next inhabitants.

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19th December 2016 in home & garden

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Everywhere (General)

1

Take all nails and screws out of the walls and ceiling and putty them smoothly.

2

Dust the ceiling fixtures.

3

Dust all ledges.

4

Clean the windows.

5

Clean the door knobs and doors.

6

Clean all light switches and outlets.

7

Clean the walls and baseboards.

8

Vacuum (get any stains out of the carpet, or get the carpet professionally cleaned)

9

Get rid of all cobwebs

10

Air conditioner - clean filters and air vents

11

Ceiling fans - dust and wipe, particularly top surface

12

Cupboards, chests, wardrobes - leave empty, dust and wash shelves and face panels

13

Floors - sweep and mop all non-carpeted floors

14

Furniture – vacuum and clean upholstery

15

Light fittings - dust, clean. Replace bulbs were necessary and accessible

16

Pest control – arrange professional if required by lease

17

Skirting boards - dust and wipe down after carpet cleaners have been through

18

Remove all marks/spots on the walls with light sponging.

19

Dust and wipe skirting boards, architraves and air vents clean

20

Dust and clean blinds and/or wash or dryclean curtains according to the fabric instructions

Area
Kitchen

21

Clean cabinets, drawers and doors inside and out

22

Clean dishwasher thoroughly inside and out.

23

Remove and clean filters and cutlery basket. Leave door open after cleaning to prevent mould

24

Clean microwave inside and out

25

Clean and disinfect all countertops.

26

Clean oven inside, outside, and underneath. Remove shelving, drip pans and burners. Use steel wool, it is your friend.

27

Clean refrigerator inside, outside, and underneath

28

Remove all shelves and clean separately if necessary.

29

Scrub sink, faucet, and countertops

30

Dismantle and degrease exhaust fans, filters and grills

31

Clean and remove any sink stains or soap residue

Area
Everywhere (General)

1

Take all nails and screws out of the walls and ceiling and putty them smoothly.

2

Dust the ceiling fixtures.

3

Dust all ledges.

4

Clean the windows.

5

Clean the door knobs and doors.

6

Clean all light switches and outlets.

7

Clean the walls and baseboards.

8

Vacuum (get any stains out of the carpet, or get the carpet professionally cleaned)

9

Get rid of all cobwebs

10

Air conditioner - clean filters and air vents

11

Ceiling fans - dust and wipe, particularly top surface

12

Cupboards, chests, wardrobes - leave empty, dust and wash shelves and face panels

13

Floors - sweep and mop all non-carpeted floors

14

Furniture – vacuum and clean upholstery

15

Light fittings - dust, clean. Replace bulbs were necessary and accessible

16

Pest control – arrange professional if required by lease

17

Skirting boards - dust and wipe down after carpet cleaners have been through

18

Remove all marks/spots on the walls with light sponging.

19

Dust and wipe skirting boards, architraves and air vents clean

20

Dust and clean blinds and/or wash or dryclean curtains according to the fabric instructions

Area
Kitchen

21

Clean cabinets, drawers and doors inside and out

22

Clean dishwasher thoroughly inside and out.

23

Remove and clean filters and cutlery basket. Leave door open after cleaning to prevent mould

24

Clean microwave inside and out

25

Clean and disinfect all countertops.

26

Clean oven inside, outside, and underneath. Remove shelving, drip pans and burners. Use steel wool, it is your friend.

27

Clean refrigerator inside, outside, and underneath

28

Remove all shelves and clean separately if necessary.

29

Scrub sink, faucet, and countertops