Move-Out Cleaning Checklist for Capital Region Renters

If you are moving out of a rental anywhere from Albany to Schenectady, a thorough clean is often the difference between getting your full security deposit back and losing part of it to cleaning fees. Landlords and property managers tend to check the same handful of spots, so here is what to focus on before you hand over the keys.

Kitchen

• Wipe down the inside and outside of all cabinets and drawers
• Clean inside the refrigerator and freezer, including the door seals
• Scrub the inside of the oven and stovetop, including under burner grates
• Degrease the range hood and exhaust filter
• Wipe down countertops, backsplash, and sink, including faucet fixtures

Bathrooms

• Scrub the tub, shower, and tile grout
• Clean and disinfect the toilet, inside and out
• Wipe down the vanity, mirror, and any cabinets
• Clean the exhaust fan cover
• Mop the floor and check corners for buildup

Bedrooms and Living Areas

• Wipe down all baseboards and door frames
• Clean inside closets, including shelving
• Wipe down window sills and blinds
• Vacuum carpets thoroughly, including edges and corners
• Mop hard floors after vacuuming or sweeping

Often Forgotten Spots

• Light switch plates and outlet covers
• Ceiling fan blades and light fixtures
• Behind and underneath appliances, if they are movable
• Air vents and returns
• Entryway and any tracked-in dirt near doors

Why Hire It Out

A full move-out clean like this typically takes a single person 6-8 hours, on top of everything else involved in moving. Our move-in/move-out cleaning service handles the entire list above in a fraction of that time, and we know exactly what landlords and property managers in this area tend to check.

If you are moving into a new place instead, the same service works in reverse: we clean the empty home before your furniture arrives, so you are not unpacking boxes into someone else's dust.

Areas We Cover

We handle move-in and move-out cleaning throughout Troy, Cohoes, Watervliet, and the rest of the Capital Region.

Book Your Move-Out Clean

Call us with your move date and we will get you on the schedule, ideally a day or two before your final walkthrough.