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Ottawa move-out cleaning checklist

One less moving-day scramble: build the clean around the handoff.

A move-out clean is easier when it follows the way a property is emptied and inspected. Confirm the deadline, access and expected condition first, then work from high details toward the final floors.

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Before cleaning begins

Clear access prevents repeated work.

Remove personal belongings, arrange keys and parking, confirm utilities and note any landlord, buyer or listing requirements before the cleaning day.

  • Empty cabinets and closets included in scope
  • Separate garbage, donations and items staying behind
  • Photograph existing damage when appropriate

Room-by-room priorities

Kitchens and bathrooms usually carry the most detail.

Confirm appliance interiors, cabinet interiors, fixtures, reachable surfaces, baseboards and floors rather than assuming every company uses the same checklist.

  • Degrease kitchen work areas and fixtures
  • Address bathroom buildup and reachable details
  • Finish floors after higher surfaces

The final handoff

Review against the agreed scope—not a vague promise.

Leave enough time for a walkthrough and corrections before keys change hands. Carpet cleaning, touch-up painting and cleaning can be coordinated when the property needs more than one service.

  • Schedule around carpet drying where relevant
  • Keep proof of agreed work and completion
  • Flag permanent wear or damage separately from cleaning

Keep exploring

The next useful page—not a dead end.

Specialist serviceMove cleaning →Specialist serviceTurnover painting →Core serviceCarpet cleaning →

Your simple next step

Tell us what would make home happier.

No exact measurements required. Give us the useful version and we will ask the right follow-up questions.

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Before you ask.

Do I need to know the exact scope before I ask for a quote?

No. Tell us what is happening, where it is happening and your rough timing. We can ask the useful follow-up questions and recommend the next step.

Do you serve homes outside central Ottawa?

Yes. Happy House serves Ottawa and surrounding communities. Send your postal code and we will confirm coverage for your address.

Can I call or text instead of using the form?

Absolutely. Call or text 613-315-0438. If we miss you while working in a home, leave the service and neighbourhood and we will follow up.