Deposits and Move-In/Move-Out
The 3 Spots a Later Walk Looks At
Move-out inspections tend to find the same kitchen spots again and again. Pull out the stove and clean its sides and under the drip pans, degrease the top vent and filters of an over-the-range microwave, and wipe the inside edges of the dishwasher door. For a bonus, vacuum the back and bottom grill of the fridge.
Why this helps
Kitchens hide the spots a later walk often looks at. A clear record of these few places shows the home's condition.
Do this
- Pull out the stove and clean its sides and under the drip pans. Crumbs collect where no one looks.
- Degrease the top vent and the filters of the microwave above the range. Grease builds up there without anyone noticing.
- Wipe the inside edges of the dishwasher door. It's an easy spot to forget.
- If you have time, vacuum the back and the bottom grill of the fridge. Think of it as one more note in the record.
Next step
Put the stove, the vent, and the dishwasher door on your list, and finish them by the day you hand back the keys. Once the first one is done, the rest feel easy!