A move-in or move-out clean covers an empty home from top to bottom - cabinet interiors, appliance interiors, baseboards, and every surface a regular maintenance visit wouldn't touch - because it's either the last impression you leave behind or the first standard you're starting fresh from.
Why an empty home gets a different (and more thorough) clean
With furniture and belongings out of the way, every surface is accessible - which is exactly why move-in/move-out cleans go deeper than a standard visit. Areas that are normally blocked by furniture, boxes, or daily life finally get full attention.
The full checklist
A thorough move-in/move-out clean typically covers:
- Kitchen: inside and outside of cabinets and drawers, inside oven, fridge, and microwave, countertops, sink, and backsplash
- Bathrooms: inside cabinets and drawers, tub/shower deep scrub, toilet, tile grout, mirrors and fixtures
- All rooms: baseboards, door frames, light switches, vents, and window sills
- Floors: vacuumed and mopped throughout, including closets
- Windows: interior glass and tracks, where accessible
- Final walkthrough to catch anything easy to miss in an empty space, like closet shelving or under-sink areas
Timing it right for both sides of a move
For move-outs, the best time to book is after all furniture and belongings are removed, but before the final walkthrough with a landlord or new owner. For move-ins, booking before furniture arrives lets the cleaning team access every surface without working around your things - and means you start in a space that's genuinely clean, not just recently vacated.
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