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Move-Out Cleaning Checklist: Get Your Deposit Back

The Clean Sheet · by the Clean My Mess crew · August 2026

Bright empty apartment with moving boxes and keys on the counter, freshly cleaned floors

Moving out of a Miami apartment? The walkthrough decides your deposit — and landlords check the same spots every time. This is the checklist our crews work through on every move-out job.

Kitchen — where deposits are lost

  • Inside the oven (the #1 walkthrough failure) and inside the fridge
  • Degrease the hood, backsplash and cabinet fronts — inside the cabinets too
  • Descale the sink and faucet; run and wipe the dishwasher

Bathrooms

  • Descale tub, shower glass and tiles (Miami's hard water leaves film)
  • Disinfect the toilet — including the base and behind it
  • Polish mirrors, empty and wipe the vanity

Every room

  • Dust sills, blinds, baseboards, closet shelves and ceiling-fan blades
  • Spot-clean walls, switches and door handles; remove nails and scuffs where possible
  • Vacuum and mop all floors — closets and balconies included

The details landlords photograph

  • A/C vents and filters, dryer lint trap
  • Inside windows and tracks
  • Trash out, and a final smell check — a fresh-smelling apartment sets the walkthrough's tone
Real example: "I'm a rental property owner and have used this company multiple times for deep cleanings when getting the house ready for new tenants. Fantastic service, fair price, always punctual." — a real Google review from a Miami landlord.

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