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Move Out Cleaning Checklist for Medford Renters

Deposits get held for small, predictable things. Here's the list we work through on every move-out clean in Medford and the Rogue Valley.

Updated October 2026

Whether you're leaving an apartment near downtown Medford, a rental in Central Point or a house in Ashland, the walk-through is the same story: the landlord looks in the oven, runs a finger along a baseboard, and checks the corners of the bathroom. Work through this list and very little should be left to argue about.

Kitchen

  • Inside the oven and under the drip pans — the most common deposit deduction.
  • Inside the refrigerator: shelves, drawers, door seals. Empty it first.
  • Inside the microwave and dishwasher.
  • Inside every cabinet and drawer, faces and shelves, once emptied.
  • Countertops, backsplash, sink and faucet descaled.
  • Range hood filter and appliance exteriors, including the sides.

Bathrooms

  • Shower and tub scrubbed, including grout lines and door tracks.
  • Toilet cleaned all the way around the base and behind.
  • Mirror, vanity, sink and hardware.
  • Exhaust fan cover dusted.
  • Inside drawers and under the sink.

Bedrooms, living areas and hallways

  • Inside closets: shelves wiped, rods dusted, floors vacuumed.
  • Baseboards and door frames, all rooms.
  • Light switches, outlet covers and door hardware.
  • Windowsills, tracks and frames.
  • Ceiling fans and reachable light fixtures.
  • Floors vacuumed and mopped, edges included.

Easy to forget in a Rogue Valley rental

  • Cobwebs in corners and on the porch ceiling.
  • The interior side of the garage entry door and frame.
  • Summer dust on blinds and vent covers.
  • Wood-stove or fireplace surrounds if you used them over winter.

What a professional move-out clean costs here

Our Move-In / Move-Out Clean follows the selected package checklist. Typical-room, one-time examples are $406 for 2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom and $514 for 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms, including shared home spaces, supplies, equipment and package travel. Your selected scope, date and extras determine the final fixed total. Empty or occupied homes both work; optional or excluded tasks on the checklist above are not automatically included.

A few things aren't part of a cleaning job anywhere: patching nail holes, painting, carpet shampooing and repairs. Line those up separately before your walk-through.

Timing

Book the clean for after the last box is out and before the walk-through — a same-day gap is fine, but leave a buffer if your landlord is inspecting first thing. We clean across Medford, Central Point, Phoenix, Talent, White City and Ashland; see the service areas page or book your move-out clean.

Want a flat-rate price for your place?

TeaTreeCleaningOregon LLC cleans homes and offices in Medford, OR 97504 and across the Rogue Valley. Every price is flat — no hourly surprises. Call (541) 414-8724 or book online.

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