Move-in and move-out
An empty-home clean that passes inspection.
Inside every cabinet, drawer, closet, and appliance. Built for final walkthroughs, deposit returns, and the first night in a new home.
About this service
Move cleans are done on empty or nearly empty homes, which lets us reach everything: inside kitchen cabinets and drawers, inside the oven and refrigerator, closet shelving, window tracks, and every baseboard with nothing in front of it. We work to the standard a property manager or buyer expects at a walkthrough.
Moving out, the goal is a full deposit and a clean handover. Moving in, the goal is a home you can unpack into without wiping a single shelf first. Either way the checklist is the same and it is published on this site.
Timing matters on move days. Tell us your key dates and we will schedule around movers, painters, and inspections. We can often turn a home in a single day.
What is included
Everything in a deep clean, and then the insides.
Everything in a deep clean, plus
- Inside all cabinets and drawers
- Inside the oven
- Inside the refrigerator
- Inside the dishwasher and microwave
- Closets, shelving, and rods
- Window tracks and interior glass
- Blinds, wiped slat by slat
- Walls spot-cleaned for scuffs
Scope
What is included, and what is not.
Included
- Everything on the deep-cleaning checklist
- Inside all cabinets, drawers, and closets
- Inside the oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher
- Window tracks, sills, and interior glass
- Doors, frames, switch plates, and baseboards throughout
- Garage and patio sweep on request
Not included
- Homes still furnished (book a deep clean instead)
- Trash haul-away, paint touch-up, or repairs
- Carpet shampooing (we can recommend a partner)
- Exterior windows and pressure washing
Popular add-ons
- Heavy pet hair$30 to $75
- Interior windows$10 per window
- Window tracks$5 per window
- Blinds, wet-wiped$5 to $10 per window
- Laundry$15 to $30 per load
- Linen change$15 per bed
- Garage$75 to $200
- Patio or balcony$40 to $80
What every standard and recurring visit covers, room by room.
Every room9 items
- Reachable surfaces, shelves, and decor dusted
- Window sills and ledges dusted
- Blinds and shutters lightly dusted
- Ceiling fans and light fixtures dusted within reach
- Door handles, switch plates, and railings wiped
- Mirrors and interior glass surfaces cleaned
- Wastebaskets emptied and liners replaced
- Floors vacuumed, hard floors mopped
- Rugs vacuumed and edges straightened
Kitchen10 items
- Countertops and backsplash wiped and dried
- Sink and faucet scrubbed, polished, and drain flushed
- Stovetop and burner grates cleaned
- Exterior of range hood wiped
- Microwave cleaned inside and out
- Exterior of all appliances wiped, stainless steel polished
- Cabinet and drawer fronts spot-cleaned
- Small appliances wiped and returned to place
- Table and chairs wiped
- Floor vacuumed and mopped, including under the table
Bathrooms9 items
- Toilet cleaned and disinfected inside, outside, and around the base
- Shower and tub scrubbed, glass and fixtures polished
- Sink, counter, and faucet cleaned and dried
- Mirrors and glass cleaned
- Towel bars, hooks, and holders wiped
- Cabinet fronts wiped
- Towels folded or hung neatly
- Wastebasket emptied, liner replaced
- Floor vacuumed and mopped, including behind the toilet
Bedrooms7 items
- Beds made, pillows and throws arranged
- Linens changed when a fresh set is left on the bed
- Nightstands, dressers, and headboards dusted
- Mirrors cleaned
- Under the bed vacuumed where accessible
- Closet floor vacuumed if clear
- Floors vacuumed and mopped
Living areas, hallways, and entry7 items
- Sofas straightened, cushions fluffed, throws folded
- Tables, consoles, and shelving dusted
- Picture frames and decor dusted
- Electronics and screens dusted (not wet-wiped)
- Upholstery lightly vacuumed on request
- Stairs vacuumed, banisters wiped
- Entry mats shaken, entry floor mopped
Everything in a standard clean, plus the detail work that restores a home.
Every room9 items
- Everything on the standard checklist
- Baseboards, door frames, and trim hand-wiped
- Doors wiped front and back, including tops
- Switch plates, outlets, and vents cleaned
- Ceiling fans and light fixtures wiped, not just dusted
- Window sills and tracks detailed, blinds wiped
- Cobwebs removed from corners and ceilings
- Movable furniture shifted and the floor beneath cleaned
- Edges and corners of floors detailed
Kitchen8 items
- Everything on the standard kitchen checklist
- Cabinet and drawer fronts degreased, top to bottom
- Range hood exterior degreased, filter wiped
- Backsplash grout scrubbed
- Behind and beneath the refrigerator and range where they roll out safely
- Top of refrigerator and cabinets wiped
- Trash and recycling bins washed
- Pantry shelves wiped when accessible
Bathrooms8 items
- Everything on the standard bathroom checklist
- Tile and grout scrubbed in showers and on floors
- Shower glass de-scaled and polished
- Shower door tracks and hinges detailed
- Faucets and drains de-scaled
- Exhaust vent cover cleaned
- Cabinet fronts and knobs wiped, toe-kicks cleaned
- Behind the toilet and around the base scrubbed
Bedrooms5 items
- Everything on the standard bedroom checklist
- Headboards and bed frames wiped
- Under the bed vacuumed and mopped where accessible
- Closet floors and reachable shelving wiped
- Lamps, shades, and decor wiped
Living areas, hallways, and entry6 items
- Everything on the standard living-area checklist
- Sofa cushions lifted and beneath vacuumed
- Furniture legs and undersides dusted
- Stair risers and banisters detailed
- Interior doors and entry door wiped
- Laundry room surfaces and machine exteriors wiped
An empty-home clean written to pass a final walkthrough.
Every room8 items
- Everything on the deep-cleaning checklist
- All closets: shelving, rods, floors, and doors wiped
- Interior windows cleaned, tracks and sills detailed
- Blinds and shutters wiped slat by slat
- Walls spot-cleaned for scuffs and marks where finish allows
- Doors, frames, and thresholds wiped
- Vents, returns, and smoke detector covers dusted
- Floors vacuumed, mopped, and edges detailed
Kitchen8 items
- Inside every cabinet, drawer, and pantry shelf
- Inside the oven, including racks and door glass
- Inside the refrigerator and freezer, shelves and drawers removed and washed
- Inside the dishwasher and microwave
- Behind and beneath appliances that roll out safely
- Range hood and filter degreased
- Sink, disposal flange, and faucet de-scaled
- Countertops, backsplash, and grout scrubbed
Bathrooms6 items
- Inside vanities, drawers, and medicine cabinets
- Toilet cleaned inside, outside, base, and tank exterior
- Tub, shower, tile, grout, and glass scrubbed and de-scaled
- Fixtures, drains, and shower heads de-scaled
- Mirrors, light bars, and exhaust covers cleaned
- Floor mopped, corners and behind the toilet detailed
Bedrooms and living areas5 items
- Closets emptied of dust, shelving and rods wiped
- Ceiling fans and light fixtures wiped
- Baseboards, trim, and doors wiped
- Window interiors, tracks, and sills detailed
- Floors vacuumed and mopped edge to edge
Laundry, garage, and outdoor5 items
- Washer and dryer exteriors, lint trap area, and beneath where accessible
- Laundry cabinets inside and out
- Garage swept and cobwebs removed (on request)
- Patio or balcony swept, railings wiped (on request)
- Entry door, threshold, and porch light wiped
How to schedule
Booking a move-in / move-out takes a few minutes.
- 01
Tell us about your home
Two minutes in the quote form or a quick text: type of cleaning, bedrooms and bathrooms, and a date that suits you.
- 02
Approve a written quote
We reply, usually the same business day, with a price, an estimated duration, and the checklist for the visit. Nothing is booked until you say yes.
- 03
We arrive and get to work
Your housekeeper arrives in the agreed window with everything needed, works the checklist, and texts you when the home is done.
- 04
Walk in to a finished home
Pay by card on file after the visit. Set up a recurring plan if you would like the same housekeeper back on a schedule.
Serving the Bay Area and Orange County. Estimates as you go, confirmed prices within a few business hours.
Move-In / Move-Out questions
Good to know.
Does the home need to be empty?
Yes, or very close to it. Boxes in the garage are fine. Furnished homes are booked as deep cleans, because we cannot clean inside cabinets and closets that are still full.
Can you work with my property manager or agent?
Yes. Send us the move-out checklist from your lease or the listing agent, and we will confirm it is covered. Many managers accept our completed checklist as proof of professional cleaning.
What if utilities are off?
We need running water and power to do the job properly. Let us know if either is scheduled to be shut off so we can arrange timing.
Bay Area & Orange County
Ready to book move-in / move-out?
Two minutes in the quote form, a written price the same business day, and a housekeeper who treats your home like it matters. No contracts.