Moving out of a rental in Toronto is stressful enough without worrying about losing part of your deposit over cleaning issues. Landlords and property managers across the GTA — from downtown condos to houses in Mississauga and Scarborough — expect the unit to be left in “broom clean” or better condition before they return your last month’s rent or deposit.
Here’s a room-by-room checklist to make sure nothing gets missed.
Kitchen
- Degrease the stovetop, oven interior, and range hood filter
- Wipe down and disinfect countertops and backsplash
- Clean inside and behind the fridge (don’t forget the coils)
- Empty and wipe all cabinets and drawers, inside and out
- Scrub the sink and remove hard water stains
Bathroom
- Descale the showerhead and faucets
- Scrub grout lines and remove soap scum
- Disinfect the toilet, including the base and behind it
- Clean mirrors and light fixtures streak-free
Living Areas & Bedrooms
- Dust baseboards, window sills, and blinds
- Vacuum under furniture and inside closets
- Spot-clean walls and remove scuff marks
- Clean interior windows and tracks
Often Forgotten Spots
- Light switch plates and door handles
- Inside the washer/dryer drum and lint trap
- Balcony or patio doors and tracks (common in Toronto condos)
- Air vents and exhaust fan covers
If a full day of scrubbing sounds overwhelming on top of packing boxes and coordinating movers, that’s exactly what a professional move-out cleaning service is for. At My Canada Cleaning, we build our checklist around what landlords and property managers in Toronto and the GTA actually inspect, so you leave with your deposit — and your weekend — intact.