What’s Included in a Move-In/Out Cleaning? (And Why Most People Screw It Up)

Moving sucks. It's chaotic. It's emotional. And the last thing you want to do after packing boxes all night is scrub baseboards.

But if you're renting, you want that deposit back. If you're selling, you want top dollar. And if you're moving in, you want a fresh start—not someone else's mess.

That’s where move-in/move-out cleaning comes in. Not just a broom sweep. We’re talking full reset. Let me break it down.

What Is Move-In/Out Cleaning?

It’s a deep cleaning service designed for homes that are empty and in transition.

It’s not a regular clean. It’s not a maid service. It’s surgical cleaning. The goal: return the home to a like-new state—or as close to it as possible.

If your regular clean is brushing your teeth, this is a root canal and whitening session.

Why It Matters (In Plain Numbers)

• $1,000+ = average security deposit renters lose due to cleaning issues.

• 6–10% = how much more a clean house sells for compared to a dirty one.

• 100% = peace of mind you get walking into a fresh space.

If you skip this step, you either leave money on the table, risk losing money, or move into a place that feels gross.

What’s Included in a Real Move-In/Out Clean?

1. Kitchen: Grease Is Hiding Everywhere

• Inside/outside of all cabinets & drawers

• Countertops disinfected

• Oven, fridge, microwave – inside and out

• Sinks scrubbed, degreased, polished

• Backsplash wiped, stovetop deep cleaned

• Floor vacuumed & mopped

🧠 Fact: Most people never clean behind their stove. We do.

2. Bathrooms: No Germ Left Behind

• Toilets, tubs, sinks sanitized

• Shower scum gone

• Cabinet interiors cleaned

• Mirrors + chrome fixtures shined

• Floors cleaned, corners scrubbed

⚠️ Don't just clean what you can see. The next tenant will definitely check what you can't.

3. Living Areas + Bedrooms: Dust Lives in Details

• Dusting: baseboards, trim, light switches, door frames

• Closet interiors cleaned

• Floors: vacuumed, mopped

• Cobwebs removed

📌 Clean ceilings and baseboards are what separate DIY jobs from professional work.

4. Windows + Blinds

• Inside windows wiped

• Window sills cleaned

• Tracks vacuumed

• Blinds dusted

😤 Nothing kills a first impression faster than dirty glass.

5. Walls + Trim

• Spot cleaned

• Wet wiped (yep, not just a dry pass)

• Baseboards detailed

🧽 Buyers and landlords look at edges. We clean where it counts.

What's NOT Included (Unless You Add It)

Some extras cost more. They're optional, but worth considering:

• Carpet shampooing

• Garage/deck cleaning

• Pest control

• Full wall washing

• Hauling large trash or furniture

Want it all? Just ask for a custom quote.

How Long Does It Take?

It depends on the size of the space and how bad the buildup is.

SizeTime EstimateStudio / 1 Bedroom2–4 hours2–3 Bedroom Home4–6 hours4+ Bedrooms6–10+ hours

We don’t leave until it’s done right. This isn’t fast food cleaning.

Do It Yourself or Hire CleanChamps?

Here’s the reality:

• DIY means buying supplies, blocking out a full day, and doing backbreaking work.

• CleanChamps shows up with the team, the tools, and the process.

You don’t need to be a cleaning expert. You just need to not be there.

We’ve handled thousands of move-in/move-out jobs. And we treat every home like it’s our own.

The Secret to a Clean Exit (or Entry)

Don’t guess. Don’t wing it. Use a proven process. We’ve broken it down into a step-by-step checklist you can print and use today.

🎁 FREE RESOURCE FOR YOU

Want our exact Move-In/Out Cleaning Checklist?

✅ Covers every room
✅ Easy to follow
✅ Designed by pros
✅ Works whether you're doing it yourself or checking our work

👉 Click HERE to download the free CleanChamps Move-Out Checklist!

Final Thought

People remember how you leave a place and how you start in a new one. Don’t half-clean and regret it later.

You don’t get a second chance at first impressions—or security deposits.

Call CleanChamps. Get the job done right.

📞 (731) 747-3945
📧 contact@cleanchamps.com