Apartment Turnover Checklist

An apartment turnover checklist is a list of tasks to get an apartment ready for new tenants after the old ones move out.

  • Entryway & Common Areas
  • Clean light switches and outlets
  • Vacuum/sweep and mop floors
  • Dust and wipe baseboards
  • Clean all windows and windowsills
  • Wipe down doors and doorframes
  • Living Room
  • Dust all surfaces
  • Vacuum/sweep and mop floor
  • Clean ceiling fan and light fixtures
  • Clean windows and blinds
  • Wipe down skirting boards
  • Kitchen
  • Clean countertops and backsplashes
  • Wipe down cabinets inside and out
  • Clean all kitchen appliances
  • Wipe down refrigerator and freezer
  • Scrub sink and faucet
  • Clean oven and stovetop
  • Wipe down microwave inside and out
  • Bathroom
  • Clean and disinfect toilet
  • Scrub bathtub and shower
  • Clean sinks and countertops
  • Wipe down mirrors
  • Clean and disinfect floors
  • Dust and wipe baseboards
  • Clean and polish faucets and handles
  • Bedrooms
  • Dust all surfaces
  • Vacuum/sweep and mop floors
  • Clean windows and blinds
  • Wipe down skirting boards
  • Clean light fixtures and fan blades
  • Laundry Area
  • Clean out washer and dryer
  • Wipe down surfaces
  • Vacuum/sweep and mop floor
  • Check and clean lint trap
  • Remove any leftover items