Move-in cleaning checklist — print this
May 2026
Don't unpack into dust — tick these 18 points before boxes arrive.
We include lofts, grills and drains — things most teams skip. Use our sheet on arrival.
Before boxes arrive
- Walls & grills dusted, cobwebs cleared
- Loft and storage shelves wiped
- Balcony, rails and drain cleared
- Toilets descaled & sanitised
Kitchen
- Chimney filter soaked (if fitted)
- Cabinets inside-out wiped
- Sink de-stained and drain flushed
Bedrooms & living
- Windows + tracks cleaned
- Fans & light fittings dusted
- Floors vacuumed then mopped twice
Prefers a team to do it? Our Empty Home Intensive covers every point above in a single 4-hour visit — book it a day before your truck arrives.
Pro tip: schedule the clean the day before move-in, not after — you'll sleep better.