Kitchen
- Empty and wipe inside all cabinets and drawers
- Clean inside the oven, stovetop, range hood and filter
- Defrost the freezer, then wash inside the fridge and pull it out to clean behind
- Run an empty dishwasher cycle with cleaner, wipe the seal and filter
- Degrease backsplash, counters and the sink drain
Bathrooms
- Descale shower glass, tiles and grout lines
- Scrub the toilet, including the base and behind it
- Clear hair from drains and polish taps
- Wipe exhaust fan covers and mirror edges
- Empty and wash the vanity inside
Bedrooms and living areas
- Wipe inside closets, shelves and closet tracks
- Dust light fixtures, vents and ceiling fan blades
- Spot-clean walls, switch plates and door handles
- Clean baseboards and window sills
- Vacuum carpets; steam-clean if the lease requires it
Whole home and final walkthrough
- Interior windows, tracks and patio doors
- Wash floors last, working toward the exit
- Replace burnt-out bulbs and furnace filter
- Remove all garbage and recycling from the property
- Photograph each room after cleaning as your record
Timing tip
Book the cleaner after the movers leave and before the final inspection — most Canadian leases require the unit empty for a proper move-out clean, and same-day slots fill fast at month end.