The Complete Guide to Passing Your Landlord Inspection (Übergabe)
Moving out in Germany? One of the most important steps is ensuring your apartment is perfectly clean before handover.
Failing to clean properly can result in deductions from your deposit (Kaution).
This guide provides a complete move-out cleaning checklist to help you avoid problems.

General Cleaning Checklist

✔ Dust all surfaces
✔ Clean doors, handles, and frames
✔ Remove cobwebs
✔ Clean switches and sockets
✔ Vacuum and mop all floors

Kitchen Cleaning Checklist

✔ Clean oven (inside and outside)
✔ Degrease stove and hood
✔ Clean cabinets inside and outside
✔ Clean sink and taps
✔ Remove grease and stains

Bathroom Cleaning Checklist

✔ Remove limescale from tiles and fixtures
✔ Clean toilet thorohly
✔ Clean shower and bathtub
✔ Polish mirrors and fittings

Window Cleaning

✔ Clean glass (inside)
✔ Clean frames and sills
✔ Ensure streak-free finish

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Ignoring limescale
❌ Forgetting inside cabinets
❌ Leaving stains in oven
❌ Poor window cleaning

Professional Cleaning vs DIY

Hiring professionals ensures:
✔ Better results
✔ Less stress
✔ Higher chance of full deposit return

Need Help with Move-Out Cleaning in Stuttgart?

Stuttgart Sparkle Services UG offers inspection-ready cleaning services
Contact us today for a free quote