The perfect 10-step move-out clean
A rigorous move-out protocol designed for security deposit recovery. This 10-step system ensures no corner is missed and provides the "Proof of Condition" clients need.
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1. Kitchen: appliance & cabinet restoration
Deep cleaning of oven, stovetop, fridge (in/out), and the interior of all cabinetry and drawers.
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2. Primary bathroom: deep scrub & sanitize
High-pressure scrub of shower tile/grout, sanitizing vanity, and detailing fixtures.
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3. Guest bathroom(s): deep scrub & sanitize
Full sanitation of secondary bathrooms including tubs, toilets, and interior vanities.
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4. Bedrooms: window tracks, sills & closets
Wiping interior closet shelving, detailing window tracks, sills, and removing any wall scuffs.
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5. Living & dining: high-dusting & fixtures
Cleaning ceiling fans, light fixtures, air vents, and wiping down all reachable wall surfaces.
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6. Baseboards & trim: detailed wipe-down
Hand-wiping all baseboards, door frames, and light switches throughout the property.
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7. Garage & exterior entry points
Sweeping the garage floor, clearing cobwebs from porches, and cleaning the front door.
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8. Precision edge-to-edge vacuuming
Industrial vacuuming of all carpets and floor edges using detail tools.
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9. Final hard floor sanitization
Surface-specific mopping of all hard floors, working toward the exit for a streak-free finish.
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10. Condition proof & documentation
✨ Creating a digital photo record of the final condition for security deposit protection.
Open the interactive version of this checklist — check items off as you work. Hotlyne turns any checklist into a live timeline clients can watch in real time.