CLEANING LIST FOR TENANTS TO PERFORM UPON VACATING
Please note this may not include all needed cleaning as each property is different.
This is intended only as a helpful reference guide
General:
- Wash all windows inside and out in all rooms. Clean out window tracks.
- Wash windowsills and curtain rods.
- Wash inside and outside of front and back doors.
- Clean out fireplace if applicable.
- Mow lawn and weed flowerbeds if applicable.
- All marks must be washed off the walls. Remove all nails.
- Wash all vinyl and tile floors. If fireplace is gas, make sure you clean off the inside of the glass.
- All carpeting is to be vacuumed and professionally shampooed. Save receipts and turn in to manager; or request that manager arrange to have this done and the cost will be deducted from you security deposit.
- All trash must be removed from the premises.
- Clean all blinds and wash or dry clean all drapes and valances.
- Clean all light fixtures throughout unit and replace any burnt out bulbs.
- Clean all vents and replace furnace filters.
Kitchen:
- Clean inside and out of dishwasher and range hood.
- Scrub kitchen floor, including under the movable appliances.
Refrigerator:
- Wash inside of refrigerator with warm water.
- Take out vegetable drawers and wash in warm water, dry and replace.
- Wash and dry outside of refrigerator.
- Move refrigerator out from wall and clean underneath. DO NOT TURN OFF!
- Freezer must be defrosted and cleaned.
Stove:
- Remove racks and broiler pan, soak in hot water to clean, dry well.
- Clean inside of oven, top of stove, under elements, pan drawer, exhaust fan, hood.
- Remove lower drawer and clean under stove.
- Wash and dry outside of stove.
Cabinets and Drawers:
- Wash cupboards inside and out. Remove any shelf paper.
- Wipe out drawers with damp rag.
- Clean sink and counter tops.
Bathroom(s):
- Wash down tile.
- Clean bathtub, tile around the tub, sink, door and fixtures.
- Clean inside and outside of toilet.
- Clean the inside of medicine cabinet
- Wash mirror.
- Scrub floor.
- Clean off fan vents.
Exterior:
- Mow and edge grass; weed/clean out flower beds; trim shrubs
- Haul away all garbage and recycling
- Clean gutters