Move-out cleaning when you move – how to do it step by step
Move-out cleaning is the thorough cleaning done in connection with a move, in which the home is handed over clean to the next resident or owner. Move-out cleaning becomes much easier when you start it in good time and split the tasks across several days in the weeks before the move. Work through it room by room following a task list, so the job stays under control and you don't leave anything to the last minute.
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Prepare for move-out cleaning in good time
Start the move-out cleaning well in advance and split it across the weeks before the move. Make a schedule that shows what needs doing in each room — a plan keeps the cleaning in order.
Don't try to clean the whole home at once. Start with one small task or cupboard and work through the task list in order. This keeps you motivated and lets you focus on one thing at a time.
The move-out cleaning task list
Work through the move-out cleaning following this list:
Empty and wipe down the cupboards.
Clean the kitchen and kitchen units.
Wash the hob and oven — remember the cooker hood's grease filter and the back and sides of the hob.
Empty and wash the fridge, and defrost and wash the freezer.
Wash the bathroom thoroughly and clean the floor drains.
Wash the windows, balcony glazing and ventilation valves.
Clean marks off all surfaces, such as door frames, radiators and walls.
Vacuum and wipe the floors — remember the attic and cellar storage lockers too.
When you split the tasks across several days, a big job becomes manageable. It's never too early to start.
Frequently asked questions about move-out cleaning
When should you start move-out cleaning?
It's worth starting move-out cleaning well in advance and splitting it across the weeks before the move. Start with the time-consuming stages, such as washing the windows, and clean the cupboard shelves already while packing.
What does move-out cleaning of a home include?
Move-out cleaning includes emptying the cupboards, cleaning the kitchen, hob and oven, washing the fridge and freezer, thoroughly washing the bathroom, washing the windows, cleaning marks off surfaces, and vacuuming and wiping the floors.
What is often forgotten in move-out cleaning?
Easily forgotten spots are the cooker hood's grease filter, the floor drains, the ventilation valves, and the attic and cellar storage lockers. Go through these separately so the home is handed over completely clean.