You’ve wiped the counters and mopped the floors, but a successful move-out clean is all about the details. After performing thousands of move-out cleans across Toronto, we know the exact spots that tenants overlook and landlords zoom in on. Here are the top 10 most forgotten areas that can make or break your final inspection.
1. Inside Kitchen Cabinets and Drawers: Landlords will open them. Wipe away all crumbs and mysterious sticky spots. 2. The Oven Interior: This is a big one. A greasy, grime-filled oven is an immediate red flag. 3. Behind the Fridge and Stove: Pull them out! Years of dust and lost food items accumulate here. 4. Baseboards: Walking through an empty apartment makes scuffed and dusty baseboards incredibly obvious. They need to be wiped down in every room. 5. Window Tracks and Sills: Full of dirt and dead bugs. A quick wipe-down makes a huge difference. 6. Light Fixtures and Ceiling Fans: Dust and grime build up here over time and are often forgotten in the moving rush. 7. Bathroom and Kitchen Exhaust Fans: The vents are often greasy and clogged with dust. 8. Inside All Closets: Don’t just make sure they’re empty; wipe down the shelves and clothes rods. 9. The Dishwasher Filter: At the bottom of your dishwasher is a filter that traps food particles. It needs to be removed and cleaned. 10. The Balcony or Patio: Your outdoor space is part of the property. It needs to be swept and cleared of any debris.
Covering these ten spots shows a landlord you were meticulous, respectful, and deserve your full deposit back.
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