The whole point of a move-out clean is passing the final walkthrough, so our Santa Clara checklist is built around appliance interiors, empty cabinets and drawers, and the edge details inspectors check. Inside cabinets, inside fridge, and ceiling fans are bundled by default, and the home should be empty of belongings before we arrive. Anything flagged afterward falls under our 24-hour touch-up window.
Worth knowing: The sequencing matters more than the scrubbing: clean after the movers finish and before the walkthrough. A spotless home that gets furniture dragged through it the next day fails anyway.