--- {"type":"list","title":"Cleaning Checklist Before Moving","listId":4962,"canonicalUrl":"https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving","visibleItemTotal":63,"creator":{"id":"rizahope","name":"Riza Hope Molo","url":"https://listium.com/@rizahope"},"stats":{"views":1117,"likes":2},"category":"home & garden","publishedAt":"2016-12-17T05:35:43.711Z","updatedAt":"2016-12-19T11:43:07.982Z","fields":[{"id":0,"name":"Item","type":"PrimaryText"},{"id":3,"name":"Task Assigned To:","type":"Text","format":"short"},{"id":4,"name":"Progress","type":"Symbols","format":"harvey_balls"},{"id":2,"name":"Done","type":"Symbols","format":"checkbox"},{"id":6,"name":"Before Photo","type":"Image"},{"id":7,"name":"After Photo","type":"Image"},{"id":5,"name":"Your Notes","type":"Text","format":"long"}]} --- # Cleaning Checklist Before Moving By [Riza Hope Molo (@rizahope)](https://listium.com/@rizahope) 1117 views · 2 likes Published 17 December 2016 · Updated 19 December 2016 Category: home & garden Checklist of things to do to prepare your home for its next inhabitants. ## Items ### 1. [Take all nails and screws out of the walls and ceiling and putty them smoothly.](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/0/take-all-nails-and-screws-out-of-the-walls-and-ceiling-and-putty-them-smoothly) Item ID: `0` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 2. [Dust the ceiling fixtures.](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/1/dust-the-ceiling-fixtures) Item ID: `1` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 3. [Dust all ledges.](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/2/dust-all-ledges) Item ID: `2` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 4. [Clean the windows.](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/3/clean-the-windows) Item ID: `3` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 5. [Clean the door knobs and doors.](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/4/clean-the-door-knobs-and-doors) Item ID: `4` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 6. [Clean all light switches and outlets.](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/5/clean-all-light-switches-and-outlets) Item ID: `5` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 7. [Clean the walls and baseboards.](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/6/clean-the-walls-and-baseboards) Item ID: `6` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 8. [Vacuum (get any stains out of the carpet, or get the carpet professionally cleaned)](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/7/vacuum-get-any-stains-out-of-the-carpet-or-get-the-carpet-professionally-cleaned) Item ID: `7` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 9. [Get rid of all cobwebs](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/8/get-rid-of-all-cobwebs) Item ID: `8` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 10. [Air conditioner - clean filters and air vents](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/9/air-conditioner-clean-filters-and-air-vents) Item ID: `9` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 11. [Ceiling fans - dust and wipe, particularly top surface](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/10/ceiling-fans-dust-and-wipe-particularly-top-surface) Item ID: `10` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 12. [Cupboards, chests, wardrobes - leave empty, dust and wash shelves and face panels](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/11/cupboards-chests-wardrobes-leave-empty-dust-and-wash-shelves-and-face-panels) Item ID: `11` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 13. [Floors - sweep and mop all non-carpeted floors](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/12/floors-sweep-and-mop-all-non-carpeted-floors) Item ID: `12` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 14. [Furniture – vacuum and clean upholstery](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/13/furniture--vacuum-and-clean-upholstery) Item ID: `13` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 15. [Light fittings - dust, clean. Replace bulbs were necessary and accessible](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/14/light-fittings-dust-clean-replace-bulbs-were-necessary-and-accessible) Item ID: `14` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 16. [Pest control – arrange professional if required by lease](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/15/pest-control--arrange-professional-if-required-by-lease) Item ID: `15` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 17. [Skirting boards - dust and wipe down after carpet cleaners have been through](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/16/skirting-boards-dust-and-wipe-down-after-carpet-cleaners-have-been-through) Item ID: `16` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 18. [Remove all marks/spots on the walls with light sponging.](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/17/remove-all-marksspots-on-the-walls-with-light-sponging) Item ID: `17` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 19. [Dust and wipe skirting boards, architraves and air vents clean](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/18/dust-and-wipe-skirting-boards-architraves-and-air-vents-clean) Item ID: `18` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 20. [Dust and clean blinds and/or wash or dryclean curtains according to the fabric instructions](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/19/dust-and-clean-blinds-andor-wash-or-dryclean-curtains-according-to-the-fabric-instructions) Item ID: `19` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 21. [Clean cabinets, drawers and doors inside and out](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/20/clean-cabinets-drawers-and-doors-inside-and-out) Item ID: `20` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 22. [Clean dishwasher thoroughly inside and out.](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/21/clean-dishwasher-thoroughly-inside-and-out) Item ID: `21` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 23. [Remove and clean filters and cutlery basket. Leave door open after cleaning to prevent mould](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/22/remove-and-clean-filters-and-cutlery-basket-leave-door-open-after-cleaning-to-prevent-mould) Item ID: `22` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 24. [Clean microwave inside and out](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/23/clean-microwave-inside-and-out) Item ID: `23` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 25. [Clean and disinfect all countertops.](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/24/clean-and-disinfect-all-countertops) Item ID: `24` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 26. [Clean oven inside, outside, and underneath. Remove shelving, drip pans and burners. Use steel wool, it is your friend.](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/25/clean-oven-inside-outside-and-underneath-remove-shelving-drip-pans-and-burners-use-steel-wool-it-is-your-friend) Item ID: `25` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 27. [Clean refrigerator inside, outside, and underneath](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/26/clean-refrigerator-inside-outside-and-underneath) Item ID: `26` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 28. [Remove all shelves and clean separately if necessary.](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/27/remove-all-shelves-and-clean-separately-if-necessary) Item ID: `27` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 29. [Scrub sink, faucet, and countertops](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/28/scrub-sink-faucet-and-countertops) Item ID: `28` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 30. [Dismantle and degrease exhaust fans, filters and grills](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/29/dismantle-and-degrease-exhaust-fans-filters-and-grills) Item ID: `29` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 31. [Clean and remove any sink stains or soap residue](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/30/clean-and-remove-any-sink-stains-or-soap-residue) Item ID: `30` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 32. [Clean burners, griller, drip trays, inside oven, and the general body of the stove](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/31/clean-burners-griller-drip-trays-inside-oven-and-the-general-body-of-the-stove) Item ID: `31` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 33. [Clean and turn off tap properly before leaving](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/32/clean-and-turn-off-tap-properly-before-leaving) Item ID: `32` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 34. [Remove all appliances and sweep behind them.](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/33/remove-all-appliances-and-sweep-behind-them) Item ID: `33` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 35. [Vacuum and mop floor](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/34/vacuum-and-mop-floor) Item ID: `34` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 36. [Get soap scum off the bathroom tiles and tub/shower and bleach the grout.](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/35/get-soap-scum-off-the-bathroom-tiles-and-tubshower-and-bleach-the-grout) Item ID: `35` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 37. [Clean shower, tub, and faucet](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/36/clean-shower-tub-and-faucet) Item ID: `36` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 38. [Clean sink, countertops, and faucet](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/37/clean-sink-countertops-and-faucet) Item ID: `37` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 39. [Clean the toilet inside and outside](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/38/clean-the-toilet-inside-and-outside) Item ID: `38` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 40. [If the toilet seat is unsavory looking, replace it.](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/39/if-the-toilet-seat-is-unsavory-looking-replace-it) Item ID: `39` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 41. [Clean out the bathroom drawers and vanity, making sure you get all the hair out (and remove any liners).](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/40/clean-out-the-bathroom-drawers-and-vanity-making-sure-you-get-all-the-hair-out-and-remove-any-liners) Item ID: `40` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 42. [Wipe down and clean cabinets and drawers inside and out](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/41/wipe-down-and-clean-cabinets-and-drawers-inside-and-out) Item ID: `41` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 43. [Clean fixtures and towel bar](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/42/clean-fixtures-and-towel-bar) Item ID: `42` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 44. [Mop floor](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/43/mop-floor) Item ID: `43` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 45. [Clean mirror and any windows and window sill](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/44/clean-mirror-and-any-windows-and-window-sill) Item ID: `44` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 46. [Vacuum out the surface of the exhaust fan if super dusty.](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/45/vacuum-out-the-surface-of-the-exhaust-fan-if-super-dusty) Item ID: `45` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 47. [Vacuum carpets and stairs](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/46/vacuum-carpets-and-stairs) Item ID: `46` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 48. [Clean all windows and window sills](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/47/clean-all-windows-and-window-sills) Item ID: `47` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 49. [Wipe down baseboards](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/48/wipe-down-baseboards) Item ID: `48` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 50. [Mop entryways and other hard surface floors](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/49/mop-entryways-and-other-hard-surface-floors) Item ID: `49` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 51. [Dust and remove cobwebs](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/50/dust-and-remove-cobwebs) Item ID: `50` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 52. [Wipe down walls](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/51/wipe-down-walls) Item ID: `51` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 53. [Clean fireplace](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/52/clean-fireplace) Item ID: `52` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 54. [Door knobs throughout the house](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/53/door-knobs-throughout-the-house) Item ID: `53` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 55. [Electrical outlets throughout the house](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/54/electrical-outlets-throughout-the-house) Item ID: `54` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 56. [Clean and dust blinds](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/55/clean-and-dust-blinds) Item ID: `55` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 57. [Wipe down lighting and fixtures](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/56/wipe-down-lighting-and-fixtures) Item ID: `56` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 58. [Wipe down inside and outside of doors](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/57/wipe-down-inside-and-outside-of-doors) Item ID: `57` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 59. [Clean laundry area - top front, sides, inside and under machines (if staying in home)](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/58/clean-laundry-area-top-front-sides-inside-and-under-machines-if-staying-in-home) Item ID: `58` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 60. [Remove oil and grease stains from verandas, concrete or paved driveways, and garage/shed floors](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/59/remove-oil-and-grease-stains-from-verandas-concrete-or-paved-driveways-and-garageshed-floors) Item ID: `59` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 61. [Clear out all personal possessions in the garage and/or storage area. Ensure these areas are clean and free of dust.](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/60/clear-out-all-personal-possessions-in-the-garage-andor-storage-area-ensure-these-areas-are-clean-and-free-of-dust) Item ID: `60` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 62. [Remove all debris and rubbish in the garden, mow lawns, weed garden beds and leave neat and tidy](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/61/remove-all-debris-and-rubbish-in-the-garden-mow-lawns-weed-garden-beds-and-leave-neat-and-tidy) Item ID: `61` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: - ### 63. [Say goodbye, lock it up and go get a drink!](https://listium.com/@rizahope/4962/cleaning-checklist-before-moving/62/say-goodbye-lock-it-up-and-go-get-a-drink) Item ID: `62` - Task Assigned To:: - - Progress: - - Done: false - Before Photo: - - After Photo: - - Your Notes: -