Move Out Checklist
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- Get Organized
- Plan to do the cleaning as you move.
- Get as much help as you can from friends and family.
- Review move-in inspection checklist.
- Ask your landlord to come over and do an inspection.
- Repair any demages, if possible.
- Determine if you must pay for any other damages.
- Once cleaned, get a copy of the home inspection for your records.
- Kitchen
- Throw out all food that will not be going with you.
- Remove shelves and drawers and hand wash them.
- Defrost refrigerator.
- Wipe down the fridge and freezer with a wet, soapy rag.
- Wipe down the outside of the refrigerator.
- Emptly the cabinets and clean them inside and outside.
- Give your stove top a thorough cleaning.
- Clean the vent above the stove.
- Clean the microwave.
- Clean the drain and the sink.
- Clean light fixtures.
- Wipe off all electrical covers.
- Sweep and mop the floor.
- Bathroom
- Clean the sink vanity top with a rag, then the sink.
- Clean out all of the drawers and cabinets.
- Clean the toilet, use a toilet brush to clean the inside of the bowl.
- Scrub out the bathtub and surrounding area.
- Make the fixtures shine as well as the mirror.
- Tiles should be washed and grout cleaned.
- Exhaust fans should be taken down and cleaned.
- Remove any cobwebs.
- Give the floor a good cleaning.
- Other Rooms
- Dust and wipe down window blinds and window sills.
- Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures.
- Remove all cobwebs from walls and ceilings.
- Light bulbs should be replaced where needed.
- Light covers should be removed from the light fixtures and cleaned.
- Clean doors and around frames.
- Vacuum the carpet on your way out.
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Presented by:
John F. Smith
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Who it's for
This Move Out Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Move Out essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Move Out structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Move Out Checklist
- Save Move Out Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Move Out (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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