Yakima Valley moving guide

Move-out cleaning checklist

A practical room-by-room reset for renters, landlords and property teams. Your lease or property manager may have additional requirements, so use this as a starting checklist rather than a substitute for their instructions.

Kitchen

Remove food and personal items

Wipe cabinet and drawer interiors

Degrease range and cooktop

Clean oven interior

Clean refrigerator interior

Wipe counters and backsplash

Clean sink and fixtures

Sweep and mop floors

Bathrooms

Scrub tub and/or shower

Clean toilet inside and out

Clean vanity, sink and fixtures

Wipe cabinet and drawer interiors

Clean mirrors

Remove soap residue and buildup

Sweep and mop floors

Bedrooms + Living Areas

Remove all belongings and trash

Dust reachable surfaces and fixtures

Wipe doors, trim and baseboards as needed

Clean interior window glass where accessible

Vacuum carpet thoroughly

Sweep and mop hard floors

Check closets and shelving

Final Handoff

Check inside every cabinet, closet and drawer

Remove remaining trash

Photograph the empty cleaned rooms

Check lease or manager instructions for property-specific requirements

Confirm keys, remotes and access items are ready for handoff

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