Use this checklist when moving out of any Barcelona apartment. Print it, work through it room by room, and keep a copy as evidence of the condition you left the property in.
Before You Start
- Photograph every room before cleaning (documents starting condition)
- Remove all personal belongings
- Empty all rubbish
- Defrost the fridge if applicable
Kitchen
- Oven interior fully degreased — racks, walls, door glass
- Oven exterior wiped
- Hob and burners fully degreased
- Extractor fan filter cleaned (or replaced if saturated)
- Microwave interior cleaned
- Fridge interior wiped, seals cleaned, exterior wiped
- Inside all kitchen cupboards wiped down
- Countertops cleaned and disinfected
- Sink descaled and cleaned
- Taps descaled
- Tile splashback degreased
- Floor swept, mopped, and cleaned at edges
- Rubbish area cleaned and disinfected
Bathrooms (Repeat for Each Bathroom)
- Toilet: inside bowl descaled, seat cleaned, outside wiped, behind cleaned
- Shower or bath: all tiles descaled and cleaned
- Shower screen: fully descaled (critical in Barcelona)
- Shower head descaled
- Bathroom taps fully descaled
- Grout lines cleaned — mold treated if present
- Silicone seals checked — clean or replace if mold has penetrated
- Mirror cleaned
- Bathroom cabinet inside and out
- Extractor vent cleaned
- Floor mopped
- Bin cleaned
Bedrooms (Repeat for Each Room)
- Wardrobe interior wiped down (remove all belongings first)
- All surfaces dusted including tops of wardrobes
- Window glass cleaned inside
- Window frame and track cleaned
- Blinds or shutters dusted/wiped
- Skirting boards wiped
- Walls checked — marks cleaned or noted
- Light fittings cleaned
- Floor vacuumed and mopped
Living Areas
- All surfaces dusted
- Windows cleaned inside — glass, frame, track
- Sofa and chairs checked (clean or note any marks)
- TV stand or shelving wiped
- Air conditioning filter cleaned
- Skirting boards wiped
- Floor vacuumed and mopped
Hallway and Entry
- Front door wiped inside and out
- Hallway floor swept and mopped
- Any mirrors cleaned
- Coat hooks or storage area cleared and cleaned
Balcony or Terrace
- Floor swept and washed
- Railings wiped
- Any plant pots removed or cleaned
- Drain cleared
Final Steps
- Photograph every room after cleaning
- All windows closed
- All lights working (replace any dead bulbs)
- All keys accounted for
- Meter readings noted
- Cleaning receipt obtained if professional clean used
Barcelona-Specific Priority Items
These three things are the most common sources of deposit deductions in Barcelona:
1. Bathroom limescale. Barcelona's hard water leaves deposits that look like negligence to landlords. If your shower screen is foggy, your taps are white, or your toilet bowl has a ring — these must be professionally descaled, not just wiped.
2. Oven condition. An oven that hasn't been regularly cleaned and has years of baked-on grease is expensive to restore. This is one of the most common deductions in Barcelona end-of-tenancy inspections.
3. Walls. Small marks from normal use are generally accepted as wear and tear. Visible scuffs, stains, or holes from fixtures are not. A small tube of filler and matching paint from a hardware store solves most issues for under 15€.
Casa Fresca Barcelona provides professional end-of-tenancy cleaning across all Barcelona neighborhoods. We provide a receipt — useful evidence if a deposit dispute arises.