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Move In & Out Cleaning

Wall-to-wall turnover for lease returns and fresh starts. Inspection-ready. Fixed rates.

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Our Move In & Out Cleaning Services

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Kitchen turnover

Inside the oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, and microwave. Hood filters degreased. Cabinets wiped inside and out. Backsplash scrubbed. Drawers cleared of crumbs. Under the stove and fridge where things collect for years.

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Bathroom reset

Grout scrubbed, soap scum removed, mildew killed. Behind the toilet. Under the sink. Tile walls, shower doors, medicine cabinet, mirrors, fixtures, and floors detailed. Move out cleaning NYC landlords walk through.

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Cabinets and drawers

Every cabinet emptied and wiped. Shelf liner residue lifted. Drawer tracks cleaned. Bathroom vanities included. Cabinet interiors left walkthrough-ready.

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Baseboards and trim

Baseboards, door frames, window sills, crown molding, and radiators wiped down. Usually the first thing a landlord flags at lease return.

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Walls and doors

Scuff marks, fingerprints, tape residue, and light stains addressed. We will not spackle, but we clean around nail holes so the space photographs well.

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Windows and tracks

Interior glass, frames, sills, and tracks cleaned streak-free. Hard water spots lifted from bathroom glass. Vacant apartment cleaning standard.

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Floors

Vacuumed, mopped, edge-scrubbed, corners detailed, under-furniture reached where anything remains. Hardwood, tile, vinyl, laminate all covered.

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Closets and storage

Empty closets wiped wall-to-wall. Shelves dusted. Hangers and leftover debris cleared.

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High-touch sanitizing

Door handles, light switches, thermostats, outlet plates disinfected. The next tenant touches them first. Security deposit cleaning includes this by default.

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Trash and debris

Anything left behind bagged and removed. Final walkthrough before we lock up.

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  • About Move In & Out Cleaning

    NYC landlords have a short list of things they check: kitchen appliances, bathroom grout, baseboards, walls, and closet interiors. Our move-out cleaning hits every one of those. For move-ins, we go deeper into cabinet interiors and storage areas that a previous tenant likely ignored. Both services are designed for empty or mostly empty apartments, which is the only way to clean the surfaces landlords actually inspect.

    • Kitchen turnover — inside oven, fridge, cabinets, and all drawers
    • Bathroom reset — grout scrubbed, soap scum removed, fixtures detailed
    • Baseboards, trim, and door frames wiped
    • Walls and doors spot-cleaned of scuffs and marks
    • Windows, tracks, and closets included
    • Trash and debris removed before handoff

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    How It Works

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    get quote

    Send a quick request or use our online form.

    2

    Pick a Time

    Choose what works best—we clean 7 days a week.

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    Get Cleaned

    Our pros show up and handle the rest. You get a spotless home.

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    Enjoy your clean

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    Move In & Out Cleaning Pricing

    Flat rates for Move In & Out Cleaning in NYC and NJ

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    STANDARD MOVE-OUT CLEAN

    $275+

    Studios & 1-bedrooms

    Full kitchen and bathroom deep clean
    Cabinet and appliance interiors
    Baseboards and floor edges
    Walls and doors spot cleaned
    Interior glass and tracks
    Trash removal
    Light fixtures dusted

    VIP WEEKLY PLAN

    $119

    Ongoing service after you move in

    Weekly or bi-weekly standard cleanings
    Rotational deep cleaning included
    Priority booking slot
    Personal manager
    Auto-pay enabled
    No-fee rescheduling
    Exclusive discounts

    FAQs

    Most common Move In & Out Cleaning questions

    Read these before booking Move In & Out Cleaning

    What's included in a move-in/move-out cleaning in NYC?

    Our move-out cleaning service is a top-to-bottom reset. We clean inside cabinets, drawers, appliances (oven, fridge, dishwasher), baseboards, walls, light switches, closets, and more. All surfaces are scrubbed, high-touch areas sanitized, and dust/debris fully removed. The goal: inspection-ready for landlords or spotless for new tenants moving in.

    How is move-out cleaning different from deep cleaning?

    Move-in/move-out cleanings focus on empty or vacant apartments and include areas skipped in occupied spaces—like cabinet interiors, behind appliances, inside closets, and empty drawers. Deep cleaning is for occupied homes targeting buildup and neglected areas. Move-out cleaning prepares apartments for lease returns and security deposit protection.

    How long does a move-out cleaning take in NYC?

    A one-bedroom apartment typically takes 3–5 hours. Two-bedroom apartments take 5–7 hours. Timing depends on size, condition, and level of buildup. Heavy pet hair, grease, or years of neglect may require additional time. We provide an estimate after your request based on apartment details.

    Do I need to empty the apartment before move-out cleaning?

    Yes. This service is designed for unfurnished or mostly vacant spaces. All cabinets, drawers, and closets should be emptied. Major furniture should be removed or cleared. We bring all supplies, tools, and equipment needed to complete the cleaning.

    Will this help me get my security deposit back?

    Yes. Our move-out cleaning meets NYC tenant rights standards. We address common inspection issues: grease buildup, grout stains, baseboard dust, appliance interiors, and wall marks. For security deposit rules, the NYS Division of Homes and Community Renewal publishes current standards tenants can reference.

    Do you service my neighborhood for move-out cleaning?

    Yes. We provide move-in and move-out cleaning across Manhattan (Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Midtown, Downtown, Hell’s Kitchen), Brooklyn (Williamsburg, Park Slope, Bushwick, DUMBO), Queens (Astoria, Long Island City, Forest Hills), the Bronx, Staten Island, and Jersey City.

    Can you clean the same day I move out?

    Subject to availability. Contact us directly for same-day or next-day move-out cleaning requests. We accommodate tight lease deadlines whenever possible across all five boroughs.

    What if the landlord isn't satisfied after your cleaning?

    We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If your landlord flags any cleaning issues within 48 hours of our service, we’ll return to re-clean those areas at no additional charge.