Moving out in Columbus is stressful enough without losing part of your deposit over cleaning. This is Cycle 2 of our guide — a fresh walkthrough angle on the same move-out topic. Landlords and property managers do their final walkthrough in a predictable order, and cleaning in that same order helps you catch what they will check.

Start at the front door. Wipe the door, handle, and entry floor. Check corners for dust and cobwebs, and clean scuffs from walls near the entrance. Then move room by room, top to bottom: ceiling corners and light fixtures first, then walls, windows and sills, surfaces, and floors last so you are not dropping dust onto clean floors.

Kitchen

This room gets the closest look. Degrease cabinet fronts, clean inside cabinets and drawers, wipe counters and backsplash, and scrub the sink and faucet. Clean inside the oven, stovetop, microwave, and refrigerator. Empty and wipe all shelves, and sweep behind appliances where you can reach safely. Grease and crumbs are the most common reasons for deductions.

Bathrooms

Scrub tile and grout, descale faucets and showerheads where hard water has left marks, clean mirrors streak-free, and disinfect the toilet, tub, and shower. Wipe inside vanity cabinets and drawers, and mop the floor last, paying attention to edges and behind the toilet.

Bedrooms and living areas

Dust all surfaces, clean inside closets including shelves and rods, wipe baseboards, spot-clean walls, and vacuum thoroughly — including closet floors and along edges where pet hair collects. If carpets show stains, note them early; some need professional treatment beyond a standard clean.

Final details landlords notice

Replace burned-out bulbs so rooms look bright for inspection, empty all trash, clean vents and switch plates, and do one last walkthrough in daylight. Take dated photos of every room when you finish — they are your record of the condition you left.

Pricing at Ohio Supreme Clean is clear and flat for standard cleans: Studio/1-bed $139, 2–3 bed $189, 4+ bed $259 per visit, plus Ohio sales tax where it applies. Move-out and deep cleans are quoted by scope after we see the size and condition, so the price you agree is the price for that work — no hidden fees. We are bonded and insured.

Ready to hand back your keys with confidence? Book at https://ohiosupremeclean.com/contact/ or call/text 380-246-4069. You can also book your appointment through Jobber via our website at ohiosupremeclean.com — pick a time that works for you and we will confirm your move-out clean.