Moving is stressful enough. Take the cleaning off your long to-do list.
Move-In and Move-Out Cleaning Services for your home
(yes, apartments and condos are homes, too!)
Our Move-In and Move-Out cleanings are essentially the same service. The only difference is the direction that you are headed! We take all the thoroughness of our Deep Cleaning Service, and add in a few items that can only easily be done when the home is empty. Like cleaning the insides of cabinets, drawers and closets.
Move-In Cleaning
Our Move-In Cleaning service goes deep and cleans every surface, including inside cabinets, drawers and closets – the places that will soon be stocked with things as you unpack. We do what you wish you had the time and energy to do yourself – create a truly fresh start. And we love doing it!
The best part is, if you decide you want to continue with our Routine Cleaning Service once you are moved in, the hard work is already done. We can keep your new home looking great.
Move-Out Cleaning
Our Move-Out Cleaning service covers the fine details so you can cross cleaning off your busy to-do list. If you need to make sure you’re meeting the terms of your sale or lease, we’ve got you covered.
We also work with property owners and managers who want to set the best example possible for their tenants by showing that they’re serious about professionalism and care.
Move-In and Move-Out Cleaning Service Points
All living spaces, bedrooms, and common areas
All applicable service points from our routine cleaning service:
- All floors vacuumed
- All floors mopped
- Baseboards dusted
- Flat surfaces dusted
- Cobwebs removed
- Window sills dusted
- Blinds dusted
- Light fixtures, switch plates, and outlet covers dusted
- Ceiling fans dusted
- All woodwork including doors and window frames dusted
- Glass of interior doors cleaned
- Laundry area vacuumed and machines wiped clean
- Wastebaskets emptied, trash taken outside as needed
Move in Move Out Cleaning Adds:
- Insides of cabinets, drawers and closets cleaned, scrubbing as needed to remove buildup
- All flat surfaces and fixtures detail cleaned with a microfiber cloth (and detail brush if needed) to remove all buildup
- Baseboards, windowsills and other trim work detail cleaned to remove all buildup – and yes we’ll break out the detail scrubbing brush!
- Ceiling fan blades wiped clean to remove all buildup
- Edges of floors and stairs throughout the home detail vacuumed then wiped clean, both hard surface and carpet
- Smudges, spots, and fingerprints on light switch plates, door knobs and other high-touch areas wiped clean, detail brushed when needed.
- Detail mopping of all floors, including a hot water initial rinse and hand cleaning where needed (deep floor scrubbing for tile floors is an add-on service)
- Note: Additional time and charges may be required for heavy buildup.
Bathrooms
All applicable service points from our routine cleaning service:
- Shower and tub, including tile grout and shower doors, scrubbed and polished until dry and soap scum-free
- Toilets cleaned and sanitized, including sides and base
- Base of toilet detail-cleaned by hand
- Counter surfaces scrubbed and wiped clean
- Sinks scrubbed and polished
- Mirrors cleaned and streak-free
Move in Move Out Cleaning Adds:
- Insides of cabinets, drawers and closets cleaned, scrubbing as needed to remove buildup
- Shower and tub, including shower doors, door tracks and tile grout, pre-soaked with soap scum eating vinegar solution, then hand scrubbed, multiple times if needed, to remove soap scum buildup and restore the shower and tub surface to it’s best spot-free, streak-free shine (this item can take hours, but it’s worth it!).
- Shower and tub fixtures hand polished to remove built-up water marks and soap scum staining, to a streak-free, spot-free shine, using our favorite non-toxic, scent-free polish.
- Toilets pre-soaked and then 2x cleaned with our own handmade anti-bacterial toilet cleaner and a detail brush – we polish and disinfect every nook and cranny, right down to the floor!
- Counter detail cleaned and polished
- Sink, faucets and other fixtures detail scrubbed (hello, detail brush!), then polished to a spot-free, streak-free shine
- Cabinets and vanities detail cleaned – including handles and woodwork details
- Note: Additional time and charges may be required for heavy buildup.
Kitchen
All applicable service points from our routine cleaning service:
- Counter surfaces scrubbed and wiped clean
- Sinks scrubbed and polished
- Stovetop scrubbed and polished
- Oven doors and controls cleaned
- Microwave cleaned inside and out
- Outside of dishwasher and refrigerator wiped clean
- Backsplashes cleaned
- Window above sink cleaned (if accessible)
Move in Move Out Cleaning Adds:
- Insides of cabinets, drawers and closets cleaned, scrubbing as needed to remove buildup
- Counter detail cleaned and polished
- Sink, faucets and other fixtures detail scrubbed (hello, detail brush!), soft scoured with our non-toxic scrubbing paste, then rinsed and polished to a spot-free, streak-free shine
- Small appliances (if present) gently scrubbed and detail cleaned, then polished streak-free
- Cabinets and backsplash detail cleaned – including handles and woodwork details
- Stovetop, face and controls detail cleaned to remove buildup
- Note: Additional time and charges may be required for heavy buildup.
Popular Add-On Services
- Oven Deep Cleaning
- Refrigerator/Freezer Deep Cleaning
- Windows cleaned: We’re able to clean tip-in style windows only, and can refer you to one of our preferred partners or arrange for their services on your behalf.
- Deep floor scrubbing: We use a stiff-bristled brush to get embedded grime out of tile and laminate floors by hand
- Deep cleaning window blinds (1” or wider)
- Additional trash or item removal
Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning Service Area
We offer the Move-In and Move-Out cleaning service detailed above in Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport, Gorham, Saco, Scarborough, South Portland, Westbrook, Windham, and Yarmouth, Maine. Don’t see your town listed? Complete our estimate form and we’ll let you know if we can accommodate your request.
