The Complete Deep Cleaning Checklist for New Tenants & Homeowners

Everything that must be scrubbed, sanitized, and vacuumed before unpacking your boxes in a rented flat.

By FreshPallet Operations•17 September 2026

The Complete Deep Cleaning Checklist for New Tenants & Homeowners

Moving into a previously occupied apartment is exciting, but previous occupants often leave behind cooking grease in kitchen lofts, hair deposits in drains, and dust inside wardrobe tracks.

Essential Move-In Priority Zones

Kitchen: Chimney filter soak, exhaust blade degreasing, and shelf sanitization.
Bathrooms: Descaling showerheads, toilet bowl sanitization, and drain clearing.
Living Areas: Ceiling fan blade dusting and window rail vacuuming.

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