Moving is stressful. Moving can be stressful. Moving is stressful.
Cleaning can easily fall to the bottom of the list when you’re busy with packing, paperwork and planning. We’ve created a printable checklist for cleaning an empty home while moving.
The home should be empty. It will be easier to clean if you don’t have boxes or furniture around.
What’s Included in a Move out cleaning Service?
You should know what to clean for a move out, whether you do it yourself or hire a professional cleaning service.
Your rental or purchase contract is a good place to start. Real estate agents often specify the level of cleanliness required. If they don’t, you should ask to avoid having to redo areas or lose part of your deposit. Start with our professional move out cleaning in Auckland.
Cleaning Bedrooms for a Move
Cleaning is most effective when you work from top to bottom. You can use this rule whether you are cleaning one room or your entire house. You can clean your home in two levels by working from the top down.
Checklist for Cleaning the Bedroom
All surfaces dusted
Closet interiors and exteriors cleaned
Clean marks on walls and baseboards
Mirrors can be cleaned
Clean interior window tracks and windowsills
Baseboards should be dusted or wiped
Wipe doorknobs and frames, as well as doors.
Light Switches Wiped
Garbage is emptied
Vacuuming and damp mopping of hard surface floors
Vacuuming carpets and area rugs
Bathrooms Move-out Cleaning
It is easier to clean a bathroom that is empty than if it were cluttered with linens and personal items. You can then lay out some old towels by the door, and thoroughly wet down and clean your entire bathroom.
Place the product on the area first, and allow it to do its job while you continue with other tasks.
Checklist for cleaning the bathroom
Clean and sanitize the walls and doors of your bathtub, shower, and even glass.
Clean and sanitize the sink
Toilets cleaned and sanitized on the inside
Mirrors can be cleaned
Clean the interior and exterior of cabinets
Countertops, shelves and other surfaces should be dusted and cleaned
All surfaces dusted
Window tracks and the inside of window sills should be cleaned.
Wipe doorknobs and frames, as well as doors.
Light Switches Wiped
Garbage is emptied
Baseboards cleaned and dusted
Clean marks on walls and baseboards
Vacuuming and cleaning the floor
Cleaning the kitchen when moving
It can be difficult to clean the kitchen, especially in older homes. You’ll probably encounter splatters and stains, along with smells. We recommend that you start by cleaning the toughest mess first (such as your oven), and then move on to other areas.
Kitchen cleaning checklist
Cleaning of the interior and exterior of appliances (fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop, range hood)
Wipe down small appliances (microwaves, toasters, coffee makers)
Countertops, shelves and other surfaces should be dusted and cleaned
Clean the interior and exterior of cabinets
Washing sinks and backsplashes
Dishwashing
All surfaces dusted
Window tracks and the inside of window sills should be cleaned.
Baseboards cleaned and dusted
Wipe doorknobs and frames, as well as doors.
Light Switches Wiped
Clean marks on walls and baseboards
Garbage is emptied
Vacuuming and cleaning the floor
Move-out cleaning tip for living area
For a move, you should thoroughly clean all common areas, such as hallways, stairways, and dining and lounge areas. Look for marks on areas previously covered with furniture, and pay attention to areas of high traffic that have not been regularly cleaned.
Checklist for Cleaning the Living Area
All surfaces dusted
Mirrors can be cleaned
Window tracks and the inside of window sills should be cleaned.
Baseboards cleaned and dusted
Clean doorframes and knobs
Light Switches Wiped
Clean marks on walls and baseboards
Vacuuming and damp mopping of hard surface floors
Garbage is emptied
Vacuuming carpets and area rugs
Closets fronts and interiors cleaned
Cleaning tools for moving
A smooth move is largely dependent on good planning. Being prepared for the moving clean is also important. Restocking on cleaning products can stop the momentum of your clean. Before you start, make sure you have the cleaning supplies you need.
Included in the kit should be a HEPA vacuum, cleaning sprays for kitchen and bathroom surfaces, floor cleaner, scouring powders or concentrated cleaning solutions for difficult cleaning tasks, microfiber cloths (better than normal cloths for picking up dust and absorbing fluid), a microfiber mops, scrubbing brush, a squeegee, some garbage bags, and protective gear like gloves. A house cleaning kit will include all the cleaning supplies and products you need.
Cleaning will be a big part of your life, and you’ll likely come into contact with many chemicals that are harmful. To minimize risk, use natural cleaning products. Natural cleaners are better for you and your home, and they will work just as well (if not even better) than conventional cleaners.
Hiring a Move-out cleaning company
Don’t wait until the last minute to book if you prefer that the professionals tick these boxes for yourself. The summer is the moving season, so move-out services are in high demand.
