Moving out in Columbus is stressful enough without worrying about the final walkthrough. Whether you are leaving an apartment in Short North, a rental near Ohio State, a townhouse in Dublin, or a home in Grove City, a thorough move-out clean helps you hand back keys with confidence. Use this checklist room by room, work top to bottom, and finish with a careful final pass.

Kitchen

Start with the kitchen, where grease and food residue are most noticeable. Clean inside and outside cabinets and drawers, remove crumbs and shelf liner, and wipe handles and hinges. Degrease the stovetop, range hood, and backsplash, clean the oven and microwave inside and out, and wipe down countertops and the sink. Empty and clean the refrigerator and freezer, including shelves and door seals, if they are included in your move-out responsibilities. Finish by sweeping and mopping, and checking for spills behind appliances you can safely move.

Bathrooms

Scrub sinks, tubs, showers, and toilets, and pay close attention to tile and grout. A paste made from baking soda and water, left briefly before scrubbing, can help lift surface buildup in grout lines. Polish faucets and fixtures, clean mirrors, wipe light switches and cabinet fronts, and replace or clean shower curtains and liners as needed. Empty cabinets and drawers, remove personal items, and leave drains clear.

Floors, walls, and windows

Vacuum carpets thoroughly, including edges, corners, and under radiators where dust collects. Mop hard floors, spot-clean scuffs where possible, and check closet floors and shelves. Wipe baseboards, door frames, light switches, and outlet covers. Patch small nail holes if your lease allows it, and wipe away fingerprints and smudges from walls and doors. Clean windows inside, including sills and tracks, and remove cobwebs from corners and ceiling fans.

Final walkthrough tips

Do a final walkthrough in daylight, room by room, with your phone flashlight for dark corners and cabinets. Open every cabinet, drawer, and closet, flush toilets, run faucets briefly, and check that lights work. Take dated photos of each room after cleaning, keep a copy of any cleaning supplies receipts if your property manager asks for them, and leave keys and remotes where instructed. If time is short, prioritize the kitchen, bathrooms, and floors, since those areas draw the most attention during inspections. For a larger home or a tight moving deadline, Ohio Supreme Clean offers apartment turnovers from $249, with deep and move-out cleans quoted by scope.

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