At The Heights, we often get questions about the moving process in College Station. We understand that moving can be stressful, and cleaning is a major part of the process. Cleaning just one room can be tiring, let alone a whole apartment. To help make cleaning more manageable, we’ve put together a cleaning checklist for you to use before College Station moving day.
General Tips and Tricks
- Clean rooms from top to bottom. Start by dusting high surfaces and ceiling fans before moving down to the floor, as dust and dirt will fall while you’re cleaning.
- Clean one room per day prior to your move. This way, cleaning will feel less overwhelming.
- Set a timer while you clean. Breaking up the cleaning job into 30-minute segments can make it feel much more manageable.
- Set aside time for last-minute cleaning. Even if you plan to clean in advance, you will still likely have a few small things to clean right before you leave, like taking out the garbage or one final sweep of the floors.
All Rooms
- Restore walls – remove nails/hooks/hangings and fill in any holes
- Dust – baseboards, shelves, ledges, exhaust fans, and ceiling fixtures
- Clean windows and windowsills
- Make sure all floors are cleaned and free of stains
- Don’t forget to clean the little things – doorknobs, light switches, outlet covers, etc.
Kitchen
- Wipe down counters
- Wipe down cabinets (inside and out)
- Wipe down fridge
- Deep clean inside fridge
- Clean sink and garbage disposal
- Clean microwave (inside and out) and microwave tray
- Clean stovetop
- Clean oven (inside and out)
- Sweep and mop floors (including under fridge and stove)
Bathroom
- Scrub bathroom floors and/or tiles
- Bleach grout in the shower or tub
- Clean toilet
- Clean out cabinets and drawers
- Wipe down countertops and plumbing fixtures
- Clean mirror
Bedroom and Living Area
- Remove all furniture that did not come with the apartment
- Clean light fixtures
- Wipe down shelves and closets
- Vacuum and mop floors
Patio or Balcony
- Remove any decor (welcome mat, wreaths, pots, plants, etc.)
- Clean doors inside and out
- Sweep off floors
- Dust railing
If you’d like to print out a checklist to reference as you go, download the printable move-out checklist. If you have any other questions about move-out at The Heights, please contact our leasing team. We’re sad to see you go!
Bailey Harris
Bailey Harris is the Leasing & Marketing Manager at The Heights. Born and raised in College Station, Bailey brings firsthand knowledge of the local community and Texas A&M area to help students find a place that feels like home. Outside of work, she enjoys watching a good show, soaking up the sun and trying fun new drinks around town.
Published On: September 29, 2026
Last Updated On: October 12, 2026