Are you getting ready to PCS out of Colorado Springs? Whether you’re saying goodbye to the mountain views for a new duty station or transitioning out of the military, moving is stressful enough without worrying about your final clearing inspection.
If you're living in military-heavy communities like Lorson Ranch, Meridian Ranch, or housing near Fort Carson and Peterson Space Force Base, you know how strict landlords and housing inspectors can be. Missing a single spot of grease in the oven or dust on a ceiling fan can delay your clearance or cost you hundreds in security deposit deductions.
To help you pass your inspection on the first try, we have put together the ultimate military move-out cleaning checklist.
An empty home shows every single speck of dirt. When inspectors walk through, these are the exact areas they check first:
The Oven: Completely degreased, including the racks, broiler pan, and the glass door (in/out).
The Refrigerator & Freezer: defrosted, wiped down, and all shelves/drawers washed. Don't forget to wipe the rubber seals on the doors!
Cabinets & Drawers: All crumbs vacuumed out, and shelves wiped clean of food particles or liner residue.
The Sink & Disposer: Scrubbed until shine is restored and the rubber splash guard cleaned.
Shower Doors & Tubs: Colorado water is notoriously hard. All white calcium buildup and soap scum must be scrubbed off glass doors and tiles.
Toilets: Deep cleaned from the base to the tank, ensuring no ring is left in the bowl.
Vanity & Mirrors: Drawers wiped out, and mirrors left completely streak-free.
Baseboards & Blinds: Hand-wiped to remove accumulated dust and pet hair.
Windows & Tracks: Interior glass cleaned, and window tracks vacuumed out (inspectors love to check window tracks!).
Light Fixtures & Fans: Dust-free and bugs removed from globe fixtures.
Floors: All carpets thoroughly vacuumed and hard floors mopped edge-to-edge.
Between turning in gear, clearing central processing, and managing kids and pets, do you really want to spend your last 12 hours in Colorado scrubbing a toilet?
At The Cleaner Corner, I specialize in meticulous, top-to-bottom move-out cleans. Because I am a solo owner-operator, I don't rush through your home. I treat it with the detail-oriented care required to help you clear housing seamlessly. I am fully insured, highly experienced with the strict standards of Colorado Springs property managers, and bring all my own premium supplies.
Summer moving slots fill up incredibly fast in the Springs. Don't risk your security deposit or your sanity.
Our flat-rate pricing is completely transparent—no hidden fees, no surprise costs. Let's schedule a time to chat to get you on the calendar.
Helping you clean one corner at a time,
Candie