Move-In and Move-Out Cleaning Services
Move-in and move-out cleaning is a full deep clean of an empty or near-empty home, built for lease handovers and closings. Cabinet interiors, drawers, the inside of the refrigerator and oven and interior windows within reach are included by default, because those are the areas landlords, buyers and property managers check first.
Who this service is for
- Renters at the end of a lease who want the unit handed back clean
- Buyers who want a fresh start before the furniture arrives
- Sellers preparing for closing or final walkthrough
- Landlords and property managers turning over a unit
Property types we clean
- Apartments and condos
- Townhouses
- Single-family homes
- Rental units and small multi-unit turnovers
What is included
- Full deep clean of an empty or near-empty home
- Inside cabinets and drawers
- Inside the refrigerator and oven
- Interior windows within reach
- Closets, shelving and the laundry area
- Baseboards, door frames, switch plates and floors throughout
What is not included or needs an add-on
- Trash and furniture removal or hauling
- Carpet shampooing and upholstery extraction
- Exterior windows, balconies, garages and storage units unless requested
- Paint touch-ups, patching and repairs
- Post-renovation construction dust — book post-construction cleaning instead
How the cleaning works
- Step 1
Book after the home is empty
Cleaning works best once furniture and boxes are out, so cabinets, closets and floors are all reachable.
- Step 2
Confirm access and utilities
We need working water, power and lighting, plus entry details such as a lockbox code or building move-out elevator reservation.
- Step 3
Room-by-room handover clean
The team works through every room including interiors of cabinets and appliances, and finishes with floors on the way out.
What affects time and price
- Home size and number of bathrooms
- Whether the home is fully empty or still partly furnished
- Condition of appliances, cabinets and grout
- Add-ons such as interior windows beyond reach, blinds or wall washing
- Pet hair left in carpets and closets
How to prepare for your visit
- Remove all belongings and trash before the team arrives
- Keep water and electricity on until after the cleaning
- Reserve the building elevator or loading dock if your building requires it
- Share your landlord or property manager's checklist so nothing is missed
Move-in / move-out questions
More answers are on our cleaning FAQ page.
Where we clean
Move-in / move-out is available across Northern Virginia & Washington, DC. See the full service area or read about cleaning in your city:
- House cleaning in Alexandria, VA
- House cleaning in Arlington, VA
- House cleaning in Fairfax, VA
- House cleaning in Washington, DC
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