Miami University Apartments in Oxford, Ohio

Move-out Cleaning Checklist

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__ Remove all items, including all personal belongings, perishables, cleaners, toilet paper, etc.

__ Floors: Sweep and mop floor all floors, vacuum carpets and area rugs

__ Walls/Ceilings: Wipe down all walls, baseboards, and light switch plates to remove fingerprints, scuffs, make-up, etc. Knock down cobwebs and dust from ceilings.

__ Closets: Remove all items and wipe down shelves

__ Windows: Wipe all sills and tracks, clean glass, dust screens, clean all blinds

__ Doors: Clean all interior and exterior doors, remove fingerprints, etc.

__ Light Fixtures: Wipe down to remove any dust and dead bugs, replace burned out light bulbs

__ Stairway: (if applicable) Wipe down all stairs and railings

__ Furniture: (if applicable) Wipe down bar stools, tables, sofas (clean in-between cushions)

All Rooms

__ Cabinets: Clean all cabinets and drawers, inside and out, removing grease, food, etc.

__ Sink: Clean sink, handles, and faucets and remove all food particles from drain

__ Glass-top Range: (if applicable) Clean cook-top and wipe out drawer

__ Electric-coil Range: (if applicable) Clean cook-top and under cook-top (lifts up) and wipe out drawer, dispose of drip pans

__ Oven: Self-cleaning ovens run cycle and remove residue. Non self-cleaning ovens use oven cleaner to clean interior.

__ Refrigerator: Remove all food, clean interior, exterior, doors, handles, drawers, and shelves

__ Dishwasher: (if applicable) Wipe down front, handle, run wash setting with vinegar to clean

__ Microwave: (if applicable) Clean interior and exterior, including microwave plate

__ Railing: (if applicable) Clean any grease, smudges, food from railing

Kitchen

__ Sink: Clean sink, handles, faucets and counter

__ Vanity: Remove all items and clean interior and exterior

__ Mirror: Clean with glass cleaner

__ Toilet: Clean toilet bowl, toilet seat, and exterior surfaces

__ Shower/Tub: Clean tub, shower walls, shower doors, faucets, shower head, and handles. Oxford has extremely hard water, use product such as Lime-A-Way to clean shower doors.

Bathrooms

__ Door: Clean entire door, track, screen (if applicable)

__ Floor: Sweep decking/patio and remove all debris, mop if necessary

__ Railing: Wipe down and remove any grease, food, smudges, etc.

Balcony/Patio

Failure to adequately clean will result in deductions from your Security Deposit. See your lease for standard cleaning deductions.