Move-out cleaning checklist for UAE apartments (protect your deposit)

Moving out of an apartment in Sharjah, or anywhere in the UAE, comes with one nervous question: will you get your full security deposit back? Landlords and agents inspect hard, and the difference between a full refund and a deducted one usually comes down to how thoroughly the place was cleaned. Use this checklist to hand the property back spotless.

A full move-out clean with Servia starts from AED 840, and includes a photo report you can send straight to your landlord.

# Why move-out cleaning is different

A move-out clean is heavier than a normal deep clean because inspectors check the spots you never touch while living there: inside cabinets, inside the oven, behind the fridge, AC vents and wall marks. Our own trained crew treats an empty property so it looks handover-ready.

# The room-by-room move-out checklist

Kitchen

• Degrease the hood, stovetop and backsplash tiles
• Clean inside and behind the oven
• Empty and wipe inside the fridge
• Wipe inside and outside every cabinet and drawer

Bathrooms

• Descale taps, showerheads, glass screens and tiles (UAE hard water leaves heavy limescale)
• Disinfect the toilet, sink and bath
• Clear and clean drains

Living areas and bedrooms

• Dust and wipe all surfaces, doors, handles and skirting
• Clean AC vent covers and filters
• Spot-clean walls for scuffs and marks
• Clean interior windows, tracks and balcony glass

Floors and finish

• Vacuum then mop every floor
• Sweep and wipe the balcony
• Remove any leftover rubbish

# Protect your deposit

• Book the clean after your furniture is out, so nothing is missed
• Take dated photos once the clean is done
• Keep the move-out photo report our crew provides as evidence of condition
• Fix small paint scuffs (we offer touch-ups as an add-on) before the inspection

# DIY or book it?

If the apartment is small and lightly used, a determined weekend can cover it. But if you are also packing, coordinating movers and handing over keys, a two-person crew doing it in one visit is usually worth it, especially when a full deposit is on the line. Every Servia move-out clean carries a 7-day re-do guarantee, so if the inspector flags something we come back.

# Frequently asked questions

How much is a move-out clean for an apartment in Sharjah? Move-out cleaning starts from AED 840 and scales with bedroom count. You get an exact quote before booking, VAT included.

How long does it take? Usually four to eight hours with a two-person crew, depending on size and condition.

Do you clean inside cabinets and the oven? Yes. Inside cabinets, inside the oven and inside the fridge are all part of the move-out service.

Will I get proof for my landlord? Yes, our crew sends a photo report of the finished property to your phone.

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