Move-out · Oct 16, 2026

Move-Out Cleaning Checklist for Georgia Renters

Most deposit disputes come down to cleaning and proof. Landlords compare the home with the move-in condition, and the fastest way to protect your deposit is a thorough empty-home clean plus dated photos of every room.

Kitchen

• Inside and outside of the oven, stovetop and range hood
• Inside the fridge and freezer (unplug only if your lease allows)
• Inside the microwave and dishwasher filter
• Inside every cabinet and drawer, plus cabinet doors
• Countertops, backsplash, sink and faucet
• Floors, including along the baseboards

Bathrooms

• Toilet inside and out, including the base
• Tub, shower walls, glass doors and grout
• Sink, faucet, mirror and medicine cabinet
• Inside vanity drawers and cabinets
• Exhaust fan cover and light fixtures

Bedrooms and living areas

• Closets, shelves and rods
• Baseboards, door frames, doors and switch plates
• Window sills and tracks, blinds
• Ceiling fans and vents
• Vacuum carpets and mop hard floors last

Before you hand over the keys

• Take photos of every room after the clean, with the date
• Photograph the inside of the oven, fridge and cabinets
• Note anything that was already damaged at move-in
• Return every key and remote and get a written receipt

Doing it yourself or hiring it out

A move-out clean in an empty home takes far longer than a weekly clean because everything gets opened and wiped inside. In the Atlanta area move-out cleaning often costs between $210 and $600 depending on the size of the home. If you hire it, ask for photos when the team finishes. Every CleanShine Pro move-out includes a photo report you can send to your landlord or property manager.