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Why This Guide Exists

Most renters lose money on their move-out for one reason:

They don’t know what inspectors actually check.

Tiny details — blinds, baseboards, oven racks, window tracks, trash residue — cause most inspection failures.

Clean Ways created this guide so renters, realtors, and property managers have a clear, honest, inspection-ready standard for both Colorado Springs and San Diego.

We also provide trusted move-out cleaning support for San Diego residents.

Kitchen

  • Oven interior

  • Racks + drip pans

  • Fridge shelves + seals

  • Microwave ceiling

  • Cabinet interiors

  • Floors + corners

Bathrooms

  • Grout + hard water

  • Shower doors

  • Calcium around fixtures

  • Toilet base

  • Vents + fans

General Areas

  • Blinds

  • Window tracks

  • Baseboards

  • Carpets edges

  • Trash removal

  • Garage + patios

Learn why blinds fail more inspections than any other item — see the full guide here.

Why Renters Lose Deposits -
The 5 Big Reasons

  • Hidden grease (oven + stove)

  • Forgotten shelves + drawers

  • Dust-heavy climates (CS = dry, SD = coastal dust)

  • Missed blinds + tracks

  • Trash or bulk items left behind

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City-Specific Inspection Notes

Colorado Springs renters face strict dust, blinds, and oven inspections — see the full Colorado Springs move-out cleaning page

See inspection details for Colorado Springs:

  • How to Clean Blinds for a Move-Out Inspection

  • Baseboards: Why Inspectors Always Check Them

  • Kitchen Corners Most Renters Miss

San Diego renters deal with coastal dust, window track buildup, and garage/patio expectations — see the San Diego move-out cleaning page

See inspection details for San Diego:

  • Coastal Dust: The #1 Reason SD Renters Fail Inspections

  • Window Track Cleaning Guide (San Diego Edition)

  • Garage & Patio Cleaning Checklist

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