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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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Riza Hope Molo
Riza Hope Molo
19th December 2016 in home & garden
Cleaning Checklist Before Moving
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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

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