Guide · Updated 2026-07-22
Move-In Cleaning Checklist for Austin Renters
The best day to deep-clean a new place is before your stuff arrives. Here's the exact checklist Austin renters use for a move-in day cleaning.
Kitchen — inside and out
Every cabinet and drawer wiped inside, inside fridge and freezer, inside oven, inside microwave, sink drain, faucets descaled.
Bathrooms — full disinfect
Toilets (base included), showers scrubbed for hard water and previous-tenant residue, medicine cabinets wiped, vent fans dusted.
Bedrooms and closets
Every closet floor and shelf wiped, baseboards, blinds, light fixtures, ceiling fans.
Living areas and entry
Windows and window tracks, blinds, light switches, door frames, entry-way tile scrubbed.
Frequently asked
+How is this different from a deep clean?
Move-in cleaning assumes the home is empty and focuses on interiors of everything (cabinets, closets, appliances) previous tenants used.
+What does it cost?
Roughly the same as a move-out clean: $299 for a studio, $399 for a 2-BR, $499 for a 3-BR, $599+ for a 4-BR.
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