Moving is an extremely stressful time, and can be costly. One way to make sure that it does not cost as much is by making sure you clean thoroughly before moving. This can be done by hiring a company to clean your apartment professionally, or you can use a checklist to make sure you have cleaned the apartment completely.

When you do a walk-through of your apartment, you need to look at the walls. Make sure all the nails and screws are removed, and you patch the holes. You need to dust from floor to ceiling, making sure you clean the switches and baseboards. Finally, vacuum the floor to collect any dust that has fallen

In the bathroom, the soap scum needs to be removed from all tile. The toilet, sink, and all counters should be cleaned with a bleach cleaner. It may be easier to replace the toilet seat instead of attempting to get it completely clean and sanitary. Clean the mirror with a good glass cleaner and finally take a vacuum to the exhaust fan. If your floors are tile, make sure they are swept and mopped.

Kitchens can be time consuming to clean. All cabinets should be wiped down, and liners replaced if possible. Countertops, refrigerator, stove, and oven should all be cleaned and sanitized. If you have a dishwasher, you should clean the trap and run a rinse cycle without any dishes to clean the inside. When sweeping and mopping the floor, you should move all the appliances you can so you catch any dropped food particles.

Finally, if you are in charge of lawn care, then you will want to make sure the lawn is cut before moving out. It is best if you make sure all the trash is picked up and everything looks better than how you moved in. This will give you the best shot at getting a full deposit back and it can be used for moving into your new location.