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# A move-out cleaning checklist for your next chapter

A move-out clean works best when the home is empty, access is arranged and the tasks are agreed in advance. Use this checklist to describe the work and discuss your cleaning needs. Cleaning cannot guarantee the return of a security deposit.

Published October 12, 2026 · Illustrated checklist updated October 14, 2026 · Mas Clean team · Service guidance and starting rates.

Kitchen, bathrooms and floors: agree which areas and interiors are included in your clean.

YOUR MOVE-OUT, AT A GLANCE

## Four checks. A clearer clean.

- 01 · Get readyEmpty rooms. Arrange access, water and power.
- 02 · Show the kitchenConfirm cabinets and appliance interiors.
- 03 · Walk each roomShow fixtures, floors and visible buildup.
- 04 · Check what’s includedReview what is included before accepting.

[Start my move-out quote →](/request-clean/?service=moveout)

01

## Before the clean

Remove belongings and arrange any hauling separately. Confirm the move-out date, safe access, running water and power. Share property-manager requirements with the team before a quote is accepted. Do not put entry codes or sensitive documents in public notes or photos.

- Empty the space and arrange separate hauling.
- Confirm safe access, running water and electricity.
- Share manager requirements; keep entry codes out of photos.

02

## Kitchen

Ask for accessible counters, sink, exterior appliance surfaces and floors. Specify whether empty cabinet interiors, oven interiors or refrigerator interiors should be included. These tasks need agreement; a move-out label alone does not include every appliance.

- Agree which cabinets and appliance interiors are included.
- Show counters, sink, floor and any visible buildup.
- Clear belongings from surfaces before the clean.

03

## Bathrooms and other rooms

Identify accessible fixtures, shower surfaces, mirrors and floors. Point out trim, baseboards and visible buildup that need attention. Explain any delicate materials or access restrictions so the team can review methods and equipment.

- Show showers, accessible fixtures, mirrors and floors.
- Point out baseboards, delicate surfaces and restricted areas.
- Report which rooms or bathrooms are excluded.

04

## Before accepting the quote

Photos → agreed cleaning tasks and price → preferred time. A quote alone does not confirm a booking.

Check the included tasks, exclusions, agreed extras, property condition and proposed total. Repairs, hauling, hazardous waste and undisclosed construction debris require separate arrangements. Deposit decisions remain with the property owner or manager.

- Review included work, exclusions and agreed extras.
- Confirm the property condition and proposed total.
- Keep repairs, hazardous waste and hauling separate.

## Your space has its own details.

These guides help you plan. Your quote confirms the work and price.

[See what move-out cleaning includes →](/services/move-out-cleaning/)[Explore move-out baseline pricing →](/pricing/)[Ask for a personal review →](/request-review/)