Guide · Updated 2025-11-01
The Complete Austin Move-Out Cleaning Checklist
Every Austin lease requires the home returned in the condition it was rented. Here's the exact checklist landlords and property managers use — plus what's easy to miss.
Kitchen
Inside oven; inside/outside fridge and freezer (defrosted); inside microwave; inside dishwasher; every cabinet and drawer inside and out; behind moved appliances where safe; sink, faucet, disposal; counters and backsplash.
Bathrooms
Inside every cabinet and drawer; behind toilet base; toilet, tank, seat, bowl; tub, shower, grout, glass, tracks; mirror; light fixtures; exhaust fan cover; floor edges and baseboards.
Bedrooms & living areas
Every closet inside; baseboards, doors both sides, door frames; walls spot-cleaned (marks, scuffs, fingerprints); light fixtures and ceiling fan blades; interior windows and window tracks.
Commonly missed
Window tracks; blind slats; door tops; refrigerator coils (where accessible); AC vent covers; laundry-hookup dust; behind the toilet.
Frequently asked
+Will your move-out clean pass my landlord's inspection?
Yes — our checklist matches what Austin-area landlords and property managers look for. If they flag anything, we return within 48 hours at no cost.
+Do you clean carpets?
We vacuum thoroughly and can coordinate steam-cleaning through a trusted Austin partner if your lease requires it.
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