Why move-out cleans fail inspections
Most deposit deductions trace to five spots: inside the oven, inside the fridge, bathroom limescale, baseboards, and window tracks. Tenants clean what's visible; inspectors check what's not.
Professional move-out cleans work from the inspection checklist backwards, which is why they so often pay for themselves in recovered deposits.
Kitchen
Inside oven, racks, and drawer; inside and behind fridge and dishwasher; inside all cabinets and drawers; degrease backsplash and range hood filter; scrub sink and taps; wipe counters, switch plates, and door handles; mop floor including edges.
Bathrooms
Descale shower glass, tiles, grout, and fixtures; sanitize toilet inside, behind, and around the base; clean vanity inside and out; polish mirrors; wash floors by hand including behind the door; empty and wipe exhaust fan cover.
Everywhere else
Hand-wipe baseboards, door frames, and doors; spot-clean wall marks; clean windows, tracks, and sills inside; vacuum closets and wipe shelving; dust light fixtures and vent covers; vacuum and mop all floors; sweep balcony, storage, and garage.
Photograph everything after cleaning — time-stamped photos resolve most deposit disputes before they start. In a hurry? Tbay Cleaning Services runs dedicated move-out crews in 80+ Canadian cities: 807 697-5399.
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