{"id":7058,"date":"2023-10-24T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinghelpblog.uhaul.net\/?p=7058"},"modified":"2023-10-24T11:32:16","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T18:32:16","slug":"move-out-cleaning-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/move-out-cleaning-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Move out Cleaning Checklist: Get Your Deposit Back"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your move out day is arriving quickly, and you\u2019re on track to get your belongings packed and move. One of the last major steps is the move out cleaning process. When you leave a home or end a lease at an apartment complex, you\u2019re expected to leave your place clean to receive your cleaning deposit<\/a> or security deposit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While most places only require a \u201cbroom-swept\u201d cleaning, it\u2019s best to go above and beyond to earn every penny from your deposit. With the Moving Help\u00ae<\/a> move out cleaning checklist, you\u2019ll be sure nothing is missed when cleaning your place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t have the time to clean or don\u2019t want to clean yourself? You can hire professional moving labor cleaners from the Moving Help Marketplace<\/a>. Now, let\u2019s dive into our checklist for everything you need to be prepared for your move out cleaning task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t have time to read the article? Download our printable move out cleaning checklist<\/a> now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting Started With Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you embark on your move-out cleaning journey, it\u2019s important to start on the right foot. Proper preparation and a systematic plan will help make your process more efficient without missing any critical steps. We\u2019ll guide through some basics you should know about prior to starting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clearing Your Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You want to clear out your entire home before diving into your cleaning tasks. You might feel the urge to clean prior to moving day but don\u2019t do it. Your apartment or house will receive plenty of foot traffic on moving day, which will accumulate dust and debris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, when everything is out of the way, you can clean every nook and cranny of your home without needing to move any heavy items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting From Top to Bottom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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With your apartment empty, your first strategy to deploy is the top-down strategy. Why start from the top? Dust and dirt tend to settle on higher surfaces and gradually make their way down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By starting at the top, you avoid any dust particles or debris landing on surfaces you\u2019ve already cleaned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you clean your bathroom floors first, and then you clean your bathroom shelf, you leave potential dust and debris from that shelf to land on the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will require you to clean your floor a second time. Nobody wants to finish a deep clean twice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Typical Cleaning Basics for Every Room<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most rooms in any home will typically have the basics that you need to make sure you clean regardless of the specific room you clean. Let\u2019s dig into the five basics<\/strong> you\u2019ll need to clean in almost every room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n