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Cleaning and Checkout List

The following is a list of recommendations to help you leave the apartment in clean condition when you check out. It is not intended to be comprehensive, but will be necessary for returning your deposit. Other items will likely need attention as well.  If you do not understand any item on the list or need any help, give us a call.  801-960-2192

Cleaning Checklist:

All rooms and hallways:

__Windows: Wash inside of windows, thoroughly clean window sills and tracks, wash curtains(if any) on gentle cycle and re-hang to dry

__Floors: Sweep and mop, vacuum thoroughly (corners and edges included), wipe baseboards

__Carpets: Professionally clean after vacuuming.  We can help you get started with the shampooer.

__Doors: No visible smudges on either side of door or doorway, wash threshold, disinfect door-knob, dust molding above door

__Cobweb free

__Ceiling fans/lights: carefully dust, report burnt bulbs

__Check smoke detectors. There is one in each bedroom and one other for each floor. Report any missing or damaged smoke detectors. There will be no fee for reported items, fees for smoke detectors will only be incurred if there is clear abuse or neglect to report problems.

__Walls: Leave hooks in place, and remove all splashes, splatters, dust, and dirt.

Kitchen:

__Wipe down all counters, shelves and cupboards (inside and out)

__Clean out and shine sink

__Fridge and freezer: in and under and behind, unplug/turn off and leave open

__Dishwasher (if any): wash dishwasher face and run one cycle empty.

__Oven: run self-clean and wipe interior when cooled; wash and replace knobs, surface and underside of stove top

__Microwave: clean inside, outside, and underneath.

Living Room:

__Dust all flat surfaces, vacuum furniture inside and out.

Bathroom:

__Toilet

__Mirror and shelves

__Shower and tub

Bedrooms:

__Bed: Leave mattress protector (if one was provided)

__Closets: Be certain to vacuum floor and dust shelves

Laundry Room:

__Clean lint trap

__Clean surface of washer and dryer

All entries/front porch/outside stairway:

__Sweep

__No cobwebs

Check out list:

__Clean apartment

__Call or text (801)960-2192 or email contact@moxyhousing.com to arrange to turn in your keys

__Return keys

__Send forwarding address to contact@moxyhousing.com so that deposit minus any charges can be refunded.

__Set up forwarding of mail to new residence, visit usps.com or post office for instructions

__Contact electric company to change account back to the landlord at the end of your lease date to avoid disconnect charges. 801-852-6000