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

32

Clean burners, griller, drip trays, inside oven, and the general body of the stove

33

Clean and turn off tap properly before leaving

34

Remove all appliances and sweep behind them.

35

Vacuum and mop floor

Area
Bathroom

36

Get soap scum off the bathroom tiles and tub/shower and bleach the grout.

37

Clean shower, tub, and faucet

38

Clean sink, countertops, and faucet

39

Clean the toilet inside and outside

40

If the toilet seat is unsavory looking, replace it.

41

Clean out the bathroom drawers and vanity, making sure you get all the hair out (and remove any liners).

42

Wipe down and clean cabinets and drawers inside and out

43

Clean fixtures and towel bar

44

Mop floor

45

Clean mirror and any windows and window sill

46

Vacuum out the surface of the exhaust fan if super dusty.

Area
Living Areas