Ultimate Move‑Out Cleaning Checklist for Renters in Colorado Springs

Why Move‑Out Cleaning Pays Off

Most landlords charge $200‑$400 for post‑move cleaning if tenants leave it behind. A solid checklist saves that cash and secures your deposit.

Supplies You’ll Need

• • All‑purpose cleaner

• • Glass cleaner

• • Baking soda + vinegar

• • Microfiber cloths

• • Stiff‑bristle brush

• • Vacuum with edge tool

• • Mop + bucket

14‑Point Room‑by‑Room Checklist

1. Kitchen – Clean oven, stovetop, and hood; wipe cabinets inside/out; scrub sink, backsplash, and countertops.
2. Refrigerator – Empty, defrost, and sanitize shelves and drawers.
3. Dishwasher – Run a cleaning cycle with vinegar, wipe gasket.
4. Bathrooms – Remove soap scum, descale showerhead, disinfect toilet base, polish mirrors and fixtures.
5. Living Room – Dust ceiling fans, wipe baseboards, clean switch plates.
6. Bedrooms – Patch nail holes, wipe closet shelves, vacuum carpet edges.
7. Windows – Clean glass, sills, and tracks; dust blinds.
8. Floors – Vacuum then mop hard surfaces; shampoo carpets if needed.
9. Doors & Trim – Spot‑clean fingerprints, sanitize handles.
10. Light Fixtures – Remove globes, wash, dry, and reinstall.
11. Air Vents – Unscrew covers, wash, and dry; replace filters.
12. Laundry Area – Wipe inside washer lid, clean lint trap.
13. Balcony/Patio – Sweep debris, wipe railing.
14. Trash Removal – Empty all bins and outdoor cans.

Inspection Day Tips

• • Clean top‑to‑bottom so dust falls to spots you’ll hit later.

• • Keep proof: snap before/after photos.

• • Bring extra spackle and paint for quick wall touch‑ups.

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Short on Time?

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