Move-Out Cleaning Checklist for Chicago Residents

Move-out cleaning is different from your regular cleaning routine. The home is often empty, and the standard is set by a landlord, buyer, or property manager who will inspect every surface. Missing details can mean deductions from your deposit or complications at closing.

Kitchen

• Inside and outside of the oven, including racks
• Inside and outside of the refrigerator and freezer
• Inside cabinets and drawers (empty)
• Countertops, backsplash, and sink degreased
• Range hood, filter, and stovetop scrubbed

Bathrooms

• Tub, shower, and tile scrubbed free of soap scum
• Toilet cleaned inside, outside, and behind the base
• Mirrors and fixtures polished
• Vanity emptied and wiped inside and out

All rooms

• Baseboards, window sills, and door frames wiped
• Light fixtures, ceiling fans, and vents dusted
• Closets emptied and shelves wiped
• Floors vacuumed and mopped or spot-treated
• Walls spot-cleaned where possible

What our move-out service includes

Our move-in and move-out cleaning in Chicago follows a detailed checklist built for property handovers. Whether you are a renter, owner, or manager, we work through the home top-to-bottom so it is ready for inspection.