What Is Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning?
Move-in and move-out cleaning is a thorough, detailed cleaning designed specifically for property transitions. It goes well beyond a standard clean — we focus on every surface a new occupant will see and touch, including inside the oven, refrigerator, microwave, and empty kitchen cabinets, cupboards and drawers, as well as closets and areas that are normally hidden behind furniture.
For tenants, a professional move-out clean helps ensure the property is left in the condition expected by landlords and property managers. For homeowners selling a property, it ensures the home presents at its best for buyers and inspectors. For anyone moving into a new space, a move-in cleaning gives you confidence that your new home is genuinely clean before your belongings arrive.
We provide move-in and move-out cleaning services across Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Ancaster, Dundas, Waterdown, Burlington, Grimsby, and Oakville.
Who Uses This Service
Tenants Ending a Lease
Leave your rental in a clean, presentable condition ready for landlord or property manager inspection.
Homeowners Selling
Present your home in the best possible condition for showings, open houses, and final buyer walk-throughs.
Buyers Moving In
Start fresh in a thoroughly cleaned home before your furniture and belongings arrive.
Landlords Between Tenants
Prepare your rental unit for the next tenant with a professional cleaning that protects your investment.
What's Included
Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning includes inside oven, refrigerator, microwave, and empty kitchen cabinets at no extra charge.
Included at no extra charge:
- ✓ Inside oven and oven racks
- ✓ Inside refrigerator and freezer
- ✓ Inside microwave
- ✓ Inside empty kitchen cabinets, cupboards and drawers
Carpet shampoo is available as an optional add-on for any room.
What's Not Included
- ✕ Moving heavy furniture or appliances
- ✕ Exterior cleaning or pressure washing
- ✕ Mold remediation or biohazard cleanup
- ✕ Specialized floor restoration (waxing, polishing)
- ✕ Heavy paint, adhesive, or construction material removal
- ✕ Areas requiring ladders or specialized equipment
For the full list of service limitations and safety policies, see our Service Limitations page.
Move-Out Cleaning Checklist
Our move-out cleaning covers every area that will be inspected during a property handover.
Kitchen
- Inside oven, oven racks and stovetop cleaned
- Inside refrigerator and freezer cleaned
- Inside microwave cleaned
- Inside empty cabinets, cupboards and drawers wiped
- Inside dishwasher cleaned
- Range hood and exhaust fan degreased
- Counters, backsplash, and sink sanitized
- Floor scrubbed including edges and corners
Bathrooms
- Toilet cleaned inside, outside, and behind
- Bathtub, shower walls, and doors scrubbed
- Grout and tile deep-cleaned
- Vanity, sink, and mirror polished
- Medicine cabinet and drawers wiped (when emptied)
- Floor scrubbed including around fixtures
All Rooms
- Walls spot-cleaned for scuffs and marks
- Closets and storage areas wiped inside (when emptied)
- Light fixtures and ceiling fans dusted
- Baseboards, window sills, and door frames cleaned
- Interior window glass cleaned (accessible windows)
- Blinds and window coverings dusted
- Floors vacuumed, mopped, or scrubbed throughout
- Light switches, outlets, and handles sanitized
For the full Move-In/Move-Out cleaning scope, the property should be vacant or substantially empty. Appliances and cabinets being cleaned internally must be emptied and safely accessible.
Move-In Cleaning Focus
Moving into a new home? We sanitize and clean every surface before your belongings arrive.
Move-In Focus Areas
- All surfaces sanitized before your belongings arrive
- Inside empty cabinets, cupboards and drawers cleaned
- Inside oven, refrigerator and microwave cleaned
- Bathrooms thoroughly cleaned and disinfected
- Floors deep-cleaned throughout
- Closets and shelving wiped
- Interior window glass cleaned (accessible windows)
- Vents and air returns dusted
Our Process
How we handle a move-in or move-out cleaning.
Tell Us About the Move
Share the property details, whether it is a move-in or move-out, and the timeline. Let us know if the unit is empty or still furnished.
Receive a Detailed Quote
We provide a clear quote based on the property size, condition, and scope of work needed.
We Clean the Property
Our team arrives at the scheduled time and works through every room on a detailed checklist.
Handover Ready
The property is left ready for inspection, new tenants, or your own move-in day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Areas We Serve
Move-in and move-out cleaning is available for rental and sale properties throughout the area, including:
Ready to Get Started?
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