Orlando's rental market is competitive and high-turnover — landlords here have well-established standards for move-out condition, and they will use deposits to cover cleaning costs if the property doesn't meet them. The most commonly flagged areas: inside appliances, bathroom grout, baseboards, ceiling fans, and cabinet interiors. Missing these costs deposits.
Kitchen
- Oven interior — racks, interior walls, door glass (this is always checked)
- Under stove burners and drip pans
- Refrigerator inside and outside (including coil area)
- Microwave inside and outside
- Inside all cabinets and drawers — wipe down shelf liners
- Dishwasher interior including filter trap
- Range hood filter
- Countertops, backsplash, and grout
- Baseboards and cabinet kick plates
Bathrooms
- Toilet: under rim, tank exterior, base
- Shower/tub grout lines, caulk lines, showerhead, drain
- Vanity drawers and under-sink cabinet
- Mirror — streak-free
- Exhaust fan cover (remove and clean)
- Baseboards and behind toilet
"Bathroom grout and inside-appliance cleaning are the two most common deposit deductions we see Orlando renters face. Both are fixable in an afternoon — or with a professional service."
Bedrooms and Living Areas
- Carpet professionally steam cleaned (required in most Orlando leases — receipts needed)
- Ceiling fans — blades and motor housing
- Window sills and tracks
- Blinds — individual slat cleaning
- Inside closets — shelves, rods, floor
- Baseboards throughout
- Light switch plates and outlet covers
- Door frames and tops of door frames
Final Checks Before Key Return
- All light fixtures functioning
- Scuff marks on walls — magic eraser or touch-up paint
- Garage floor swept and degreased if applicable
- All trash removed from property
- Take timestamped photos of every room before turning in keys
Most Orlando leases require professional carpet cleaning receipts at move-out. Shine Pro provides a detailed service receipt same day. We offer bundled move-out packages — carpet + hard floors + full cleaning — that cover everything on this list at a bundled rate. Schedule 3–7 days before your move-out date to ensure availability.