Move-out and
move-in cleaning
in Philadelphia.
One clean before the keys change hands.
Built for renters, landlords, buyers and sellers.
What a moving
clean is.
A move-in or move-out cleaning is a whole-home clean of a house or apartment that’s empty, or about to be. Every item on the checklist is cleaned, because an empty home shows every surface. Book online and see your price before you submit.
We clean rowhome rentals, walk-up apartments, condos and houses across Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania suburbs.
About your deposit
Your landlord or leasing office decides your deposit, so we can’t promise it. Got their move-out checklist? Compare it with ours and ask us about anything that isn’t on it before you book.
Who books it
- Renters moving outYour landlord or leasing office walks the unit before deciding on your security deposit, so the clean needs to happen after you’re out and before that walkthrough.
- Landlords and property managersTurn a unit between tenants without driving over to let anyone in. Entry, alarm, parking, pet and lock-up instructions can be sent in advance.
- Selling or listing a homeEmpty rooms show everything in listing photos and at showings. Get the clean done once the furniture is gone and before the photographer arrives.
- Moving into a new placeHave the home cleaned before your boxes arrive, while the rooms are empty and every surface is easy to reach.
What a moving
clean covers.
- Included every time
- Add-on, chosen when you book
- Not offered
01 / Every roomThroughout the home
Bedrooms, living areas, dining, hallways, stairs and entries. Everything on the list is included on every move-in or move-out clean.
- Floors vacuumed and mopped
- Dust reachable surfaces and any furniture present
- Wipe counters, shelves and tables that are clear of clutter
- Mirrors and glass surfaces
- Empty trash and replace linersYou supply the bags, 2 to 3 bags at most
- Baseboards
- Doors and door frames
- Light switches, door knobs and handles
- Ceiling fans and light fixture exteriorsWhere reachable
- Window sills and ledges
- Cobweb removal
- Blinds dusted
- Under and behind furniture that moves easily
- Stair railings and banisters
02Kitchen
- Countertops and backsplash
- Sink and faucet
- Stovetop, range exterior and hood exterior
- Outside of every appliance presentRefrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, small appliances
- Inside the microwave
- Cabinet and drawer frontsAll fronts, since the home is empty
- Table and chairs, if present
03Bathrooms
- Toilet, inside, outside and base
- Tub, shower and tiled walls
- Shower door glass and tracks
- Fixtures and drains
- Sink, counter and faucet
- Vanity and cabinet fronts
- Mirrors
- Floors
04Laundry area
Where there is one.
- Washer and dryer exteriors
- Utility sink, counters and shelves
- Floor
Need one small thing done while we’re there? Tell us before your appointment and we’ll do our best to fit it in if time allows. Bigger jobs, like the inside of the fridge or oven, are add-ons you can pick when you book.
Add-ons worth booking for a move
If a landlord or buyer is checking, we’d add the inside of the fridge, oven and cabinets. None of it is in the base price.
- Inside the refrigeratorEmpty and defrost it first. The freezer isn’t included
- Inside the ovenRun the self-clean cycle first
- Inside cabinets and drawersEmpty them first
- DishesOne sink load
- Interior window glassFirst and second floor, inside only. No screens or ladders
- Wet wipe window blindsHand-wiped to remove dust and buildup
- Small or large chandelierHigh-reach pieces may need special handling
- Finished basementUnfinished spaces need a special request
Laundry and pet add-ons aren’t offered on a moving clean, because the home is empty.
Not offered
If your landlord’s checklist asks for something not on ours, ask us first.
- Paint stains
- Bio-hazards (mold, etc.)
- Bodily fluids (blood, urine, vomit, feces)
- Washing of exterior windows
- Moving heavy furniture more than 50 lbs
- Wet wiping of light bulbs
- Animal waste, litter or insects
- Exterior of the home
- Cleaning while another service provider is present
The home needs working water, electricity and lighting. Add-ons are chosen at booking or approved before the cleaner starts them, and nothing is added without your approval. Renovation dust? That’s Post-Construction Cleaning. Junk or items left behind? That’s Heavy-Duty Cleanup.
Make the moving
clean the first
of three.
CleanStart+ is a 3-visit plan for moving in: a discounted move-in clean on visit 1, then 2 recurring visits at your new home.
Same rules as PhillyCare+: if the plan is canceled before all 3 visits are completed, the remaining difference between the discounted price and the regular price of that first clean becomes due. Inside the refrigerator, oven and cabinets are still add-ons on the plan.
Your move-in clean, at the discounted plan price.
Your first recurring visit.
Your second recurring visit. After this one, there’s no long-term contract.
- A discounted move-in clean on visit 1
- 2 recurring visits at your new home
- No long-term contract after visit 3
Book it if you already know you want regular cleaning after the move. If this is a one-off clean, book the regular move-in or move-out clean instead.
Inside the fridgeWhat a moving
clean costs.
There’s no single price for a moving clean, because every home is a different size and condition. Your price is based on home size, cleaning type, current condition, frequency, the add-ons you choose, and reserved time where it applies.
Every stair railing and banister is on the moving checklist.
Tell us how many floors.
Three small floors joined by a winding stair.
Mention it so the team knows the layout.
No elevator, a front desk, or building rules?
Add them to your booking notes.
Street parking, permits and keys.
Tell us where to park and how to get in.
You see it before you submit. The booking form calculates your price from your details before you submit. If the home needs more time than you booked, you get options first: add time, focus on your priorities, or schedule another visit. Nothing is added without your approval.
Moving dates slip, so know this one. Cancel or reschedule more than 24 hours ahead and there’s no fee. Inside 24 hours, a late cancellation is $60 and a late reschedule is $30.
Prefer a set price? The x98 Specials are 2 cleaners for 2 hours at $198, 3 hours at $298 or 4 hours at $398, working through your priorities in order. A Special buys time pointed at your priorities. A moving clean buys the whole checklist.
Booking online yourself? Take 20% off a one-time deep cleaning you book online. $250 minimum, one per household, and it can’t be combined with other offers, the x98 Specials or PhillyCare+.
Book it after
the last box.
An empty home shows every surface. Clean a half-packed home and the dust from the move lands on everything that was just wiped.
- 01After the movers
Book the clean for after the last box leaves and before you hand back the keys.
- 02Keys + parking
Tell us how the team gets in and where to park.
You don’t need to be there. - 03Utilities on
Keep the water, power and lights on until the clean is done.
- 04Add-on prep
Empty and defrost the fridge, run the oven’s self-clean cycle and empty the cabinets.
- 05Leave a gap
Leave room between the clean and the landlord’s walkthrough or your key handover.
Guarantee
Walk through before the cleaner leaves and tell us if anything in your booked scope was missed, so it can be fixed on the spot. If you notice it later, contact our office within 24 hours and we’ll send a cleaner back to re-clean it at no charge, or take care of it at your next scheduled cleaning.Covers what you booked, not extras asked for on the day. Contact the office, not the cleaner.
Answers
before
the move.
Still deciding? Call or text and we’ll tell you which clean we’d book for your home.
Call or text 215.798.7576What does a move-out clean include?
It covers the whole home: floors, surfaces, mirrors, baseboards, doors, blinds, the kitchen, the bathrooms and the laundry area, following the checklist on this page. Every item on the checklist is included, and add-ons such as the inside of the fridge, oven and cabinets can be chosen when you book.
Will a move-out clean get my security deposit back?
Your landlord or leasing office decides your deposit, so we can’t promise it. What we can do is show you exactly what our checklist covers and what’s an add-on. If they give you a move-out checklist, compare it with ours and ask us about anything that isn’t on it before you book.
Is the inside of the fridge and oven included?
No, they are add-ons you choose at booking, along with the inside of cabinets and drawers. If a landlord or buyer is checking, we’d add them. Empty and defrost the fridge, run the oven’s self-clean cycle and empty the cabinets before the cleaning.
Do I need to be there for the cleaning?
No, you don’t need to be home. Entry, alarm, parking, pet and lock-up instructions can be provided in advance. If something in your booked scope was missed, contact us within 24 hours and we’ll send a cleaner back to re-clean it at no charge, or take care of it at your next scheduled cleaning.
When should I book, before or after the movers?
After. Book the clean for once the last box is out and before you hand back the keys, because a clean done before the movers gets undone by the move. Leave room between the clean and the landlord’s walkthrough, and keep the water, power and lights on until the clean is done.
Do you clean rentals between tenants?
Yes. Landlords and property managers book a move-out clean to turn a unit between tenants. You don’t need to be there: entry, alarm, parking, pet and lock-up instructions can be sent in advance. In a walk-up or condo building, add the floor, the front desk and any building rules to your booking notes.
What isn’t included in a move-out clean?
Paint stains, bio-hazards such as mold, bodily fluids, exterior windows, the exterior of the home, moving heavy furniture more than 50 lbs, wet wiping of light bulbs, animal waste, litter or insects, and cleaning while another service provider is present. Laundry and pet add-ons aren’t offered, because the home is empty.
What is CleanStart+?
CleanStart+ is a 3-visit plan for moving in: a discounted move-in clean on visit 1, then 2 recurring visits at your new home. Same rules as PhillyCare+: if the plan is canceled before all 3 visits are completed, the remaining difference between the discounted price and the regular price of that first clean becomes due.
Pick the clean
that fits the home.
The top-to-bottom reset for a home that’s still furnished and lived in.
See Deep Cleaning →
Standard house cleaning weekly, every other week or every 4 weeks, with no long-term contract.
See recurring cleaning →
Junk and garbage removal, then a deep clean.
Starts with an assessment.
Book your
moving clean.
Book online, or call or text 215.798.7576.
Open 9 AM to 9 PM, every day.
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