Move-Out Checklist
Our cleaning standard for a smooth move-out and full deposit return.
This checklist covers everything we look for during your move-out inspection. Following it closely is the best way to get your full security deposit back. If you have questions about any item, reach out to us at team@leasewithprovidence.com.
General (All Rooms)
Air Vents & Intake Vents: Free of dust on vent and ceiling, filters replaced
Baseboards: Clean and dust-free
Doors: Clean, including door jams, knobs, thresholds, and side lights
Carpeting: Must be vacuumed and professionally shampooed
Fireplaces: All debris removed and swept clean
Flooring: All floors swept and mopped
Light Bulbs: Replaced with matching bulbs if they're out
Light Fixtures: Interior and exterior fixtures must be clean, dust-free, and working
Light Switch Covers: Replace any damaged or cracked covers with matching ones
Smoke Detectors: Less than 10 years old, clean, and working
Trash: All trash removed from premises (not just set out for pickup)
Walls: Clean, dusted, no visible marks. Nails removed and patched.
Water Softeners: Full of salt and working. Let us know before listing if it doesn't work.
Windows: Interior glass cleaned in every room, including window tracks
Window Sills: Vacuumed and washed in every room
Window Treatments: Blinds and curtain rods clean and dust-free
Kitchen
Cabinets & Drawers: Washed inside and out. Remove any shelf paper. Wipe out drawers.
Countertops & Backsplashes: Thoroughly cleaned, free of grease, debris, and food particles
Dishwasher: Free of soap residue and food particles. Exterior wiped clean, including door seals.
Garbage Disposal: Clean of all food particles and odor-free. Let us know before listing if it doesn't work.
Range Hood & Microwave: Clean of dust, food particles, and grease. Metal filters cleaned or replaced. Hood fan light bulb working.
Refrigerator: Interior and exterior washed thoroughly. Remove all bins and shelves to clean. Filter working if present.
Stove: Remove racks and broiler pan, soak and clean. Clean inside oven, top of stove, under elements, pan drawer, exhaust fan, and hood. Remove lower drawer and clean under stove.
Bathrooms
Bathtubs, Showers & Drains: Clean, all stains, dust, lime, and mineral buildup removed
Floors: Mopped, all base molding and trim cleaned
Toilets: Entire fixture scrubbed and disinfected, including the base. Seat clean and not broken.
Sinks, Mirrors & Faucets: Clean, free of streaks and spots
Vanities, Cabinets & Shelving: Clean interior and exterior
Walls & Ceramic Tile: Washed until free from dirt and mildew
Exhaust Fans: Clean, dust-free, and silent during operation
Exterior & Outdoor Areas
Yard: Clean, weed-free, mowed, and edged
Siding/Stucco: Washed if dirty
Carports, Garages & Patios: Broom-clean and free of debris
Trash, Debris & Leaves: All removed from the property
Personal Items
No personal items should be left in the property. This includes:
Coat hangers, toilet brush cleaners, plungers
Shower curtains
Cleaning supplies (unless more than half full)
Toilet paper rolls (unless new)
Old paint cans, brooms, mops
Kitchen drawers full of old items
Questions about the move-out process? Call us at (941) 219-5828 or email team@leasewithprovidence.com.