How Often Should You Deep Clean Your Atlanta Home?
Most Atlanta homeowners underestimate how often a deep clean is truly needed. Here's a practical gui...
Back to Blog
Moving5 min readApril 19, 2025
DG
By Danielle Godoi · Owner, DG Atlanta Cleaning ServicesMove-Out Cleaning Checklist for Brookhaven Renters
Brookhaven has a competitive rental market with high landlord expectations. Here's the exact checklist you need to get your full security deposit back when you move out.
Brookhaven Rentals and Security Deposits
Brookhaven is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Metro Atlanta, and rental prices reflect that. With average rents for a two-bedroom ranging from $1,800 to $2,800, your security deposit is a significant amount of money. Losing even a portion of it to cleaning deductions is worth taking seriously.
Brookhaven landlords — particularly those managing newer construction near Dresden Drive or the Peachtree Road corridor — tend to have high standards. Many use professional property management companies that conduct thorough move-out inspections.
The Brookhaven Move-Out Cleaning Checklist
Use this checklist to work through your rental systematically before handing over the keys.
KitchenClean the oven inside and out, including the racks and the broiler drawer. Wipe down the stovetop and remove any grease buildup around the burners. Clean the refrigerator inside and out — pull it away from the wall and wipe down the back coils and drip pan. Clean inside all cabinets and drawers, and degrease the backsplash thoroughly.
BathroomsScrub grout lines in the shower and on the floor — this is the single most common source of deposit deductions in Brookhaven apartments. Clean the toilet inside and out, including the base and the area behind the tank. Wipe down all mirrors, clean inside the medicine cabinet, and mop the floor.
Living Areas and BedroomsWipe down all baseboards — pay special attention to corners. Clean window sills and tracks. Wipe down all light switches, outlet covers, and door handles. Clean ceiling fans and light fixtures. Vacuum all closets, including the shelves and the floor.
Commonly Missed Items- ●HVAC vents (wipe down the covers)
- ●Washer and dryer interiors
- ●Laundry room floor and walls
- ●Exterior of all appliances
- ●Inside the dishwasher filter
The Professional Option
A professional move-out clean in Brookhaven typically takes 4–6 hours for a two-bedroom apartment and costs $200–$350. For most renters, that's a worthwhile investment when the alternative is losing $500–$1,000 from a deposit.
DG Atlanta Cleaning Services serves Brookhaven and all of Metro Atlanta. We clean to landlord inspection standards and can often schedule within 24–48 hours of your move-out date. Request a free quote and let us handle the cleaning so you can focus on the move.