Move-Out Cleaning Checklist for NYC Apartments
Quick answer
To maximize your security deposit, a move-out clean should cover inside all appliances and cabinets, bathrooms, baseboards, windows and tracks, and a full floor wash after the unit is empty.
Start with an empty unit
Clean after your belongings are out so every surface is reachable. This is when landlords inspect most closely, so detail matters.
The essential checklist
Inside oven, fridge, and cabinets; scrub bathrooms and remove scale; wipe baseboards, doors, and switch plates; clean windowsills and tracks; then wash and vacuum all floors.
When to hire a pro
If your lease requires professional cleaning or you're short on time, a professional move-out clean is affordable insurance for your deposit — and we leave documentation-ready results.
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