Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning

A comprehensive reset for empty homes. Designed to meet strict property management standards and help you achieve a pristine fresh start for your new residence.

What is Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning?

Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning is a professional cleaning service that a comprehensive reset for empty homes. designed to meet strict property management standards and help you achieve a pristine fresh start for your new residence. This exhaustive cleaning for empty properties reaches inside every cabinet, drawer, and appliance—meeting strict property management standards for lease turnovers or new home preparation.

Service Overview

Our Move-In / Move-Out service is our most exhaustive cleaning package, engineered exclusively for empty properties. Whether you're handing the keys back to a landlord, preparing a newly purchased home for your family, or turning over a rental unit between tenants, this service leaves zero trace of the previous occupants. Unlike furnished home cleanings, this service reaches the areas usually blocked by furniture—we focus on "interior" detailing to ensure the property is truly turnkey ready.

What Makes Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning Different

Empty homes reveal what furnished homes hide. When furniture moves out, you see dust bunnies behind sofas, scuff marks on baseboards, grime inside cabinets, and residue in appliances. Our Move-In/Move-Out service addresses all of this—the complete interior of your home, from ceiling to floor, inside and out.

This isn't a quick surface clean. We clean inside every cabinet, every drawer, every closet. We detail appliance interiors—the oven, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. We scrub bathrooms to remove hard water deposits and soap scum buildup. We eliminate the traces that time and daily living leave behind.

Complete Transparency From Start to Finish

We know this cleaning often ties into important deadlines—lease end dates, closing timelines, or new tenant move-ins. That's why we're crystal clear about our process and timing from the beginning.

Before your cleaning, we'll discuss the property's size, condition, and any specific concerns. We'll give you an honest assessment of how long the job will take and what results you can expect. If the property needs more extensive work than a standard move-in/out clean, we'll tell you upfront rather than surprising you later.

Our comprehensive checklist (below) shows exactly what we include. You'll know what we clean, how we clean it, and what areas receive the most attention. There are no hidden tasks—what we promise is what we deliver.

Meeting Property Management Standards

If you're a renter fulfilling lease requirements, you need a cleaning that satisfies your landlord or property manager. Our service is designed to meet professional real estate standards for turnover cleanliness.

We understand what property managers look for during walkthroughs: clean appliance interiors, spotless bathroom fixtures, dust-free blinds, and floors free of marks and residue. We address each of these systematically, helping you leave your rental in condition that meets—or exceeds—lease requirements.

For landlords and property managers, we deliver units that are ready for listing photos and tenant showings. A professionally cleaned unit rents faster and attracts quality tenants who expect a high standard of maintenance.

Customer Service Throughout the Process

Moving is one of life's most stressful experiences. The last thing you need is uncertainty about whether your cleaning will be done on time and done right.

When you book with us, you'll receive confirmation of your appointment and clear communication about arrival time. Our team shows up prepared with all necessary supplies and equipment—you don't need to provide anything.

During the cleaning, we're focused but available. If you need to ask a question or point out a specific concern, we're happy to address it. If you're not on-site, we'll secure the property and let you know when we're finished.

After completion, we recommend being present for a final walkthrough if possible. We want you to see the results before we leave and address any concerns on the spot. Your satisfaction with our work is our priority.

Scheduling Flexibility When You Need It

We understand that moving timelines shift. Closings get delayed, lease end dates change, furniture delivery gets rescheduled. We work with you to accommodate these changes whenever possible.

Need an evening or weekend appointment? We offer flexible scheduling to fit your timeline. Need to adjust your booking at the last minute? Contact us, and we'll do our best to find a solution.

The Metla Standard

Every Move-In/Move-Out cleaning comes with our satisfaction commitment. If something doesn't meet your expectations, let us know within 24 hours and we'll address it. We're not satisfied until you are.

Your new beginning—or your successful property turnover—starts with a truly clean space. Let us help you achieve it.

Cabinetry Interiors

We vacuum and hand-wipe the interior and exterior of all kitchen and bathroom cabinets, drawers, and shelving.

Appliance Detailing

Deep cleaning of the interiors of the refrigerator, oven, and microwave to remove food residue and odors.

Full Sanitization

A complete disinfection of all surfaces, switches, and handles to ensure a hygienic environment for the new resident.

Inspection Ready

We adhere to professional real estate checklists to ensure the home meets the rigorous cleanliness standards required for turnover.

Is the Move-In / Move-Out Clean right for you?

This service is strictly for homes that are completely empty (no furniture). It is the professional standard for lease turnovers and real estate closings.

  • The home is empty of all furniture and personal items.
  • You need a "clean slate" feeling before moving your family in.
  • You are a tenant looking to fulfill your lease's professional cleaning requirements.
  • You are a landlord or realtor preparing a unit for listing photos.
Still unsure if we cover a specific area? Go through the comprehensive checklist below to see exactly what we touch!

Comprehensive Checklist

Bedrooms

  • Ceiling fans dusted
  • Interior Windows cleaned and sills dusted
  • Mirrors cleaned
  • Doors, door frames and door handles cleaned/disinfected
  • Baseboards dusted
  • Cobwebs removed
  • Walls spot cleaned
  • Blinds dusted

Bathrooms

  • Mirrors cleaned
  • Sinks cleaned
  • Cupboards/drawers cleaned inside and out
  • Baseboards dusted
  • Toilet cleaned inside and out
  • Doors, door frames and door handles cleaned/disinfected
  • Shower and bathtub cleaned
  • Towel rack dusted
  • Interior Windows cleaned and sills dusted
  • Cobwebs removed
  • Garbage disposed
  • Walls spot cleaned

Kitchen

  • Fridge, oven, dishwasher exterior cleaned/polished
  • Fridge, oven interior cleaned
  • Backsplash cleaned
  • Cooktop cleaned and polished
  • Doors, door frames and door handles cleaned/disinfected
  • Countertops cleaned and disinfected
  • Microwave cleaned inside and out
  • Sink cleaned and polished
  • Interior Windows cleaned and sills dusted
  • Blinds dusted
  • Light fixtures dusted
  • Walls spot cleaned
  • Baseboards dusted
  • Cupboards/drawers cleaned inside and out

Dining Room

  • Light fixtures dusted
  • Windows cleaned and sills dusted
  • Doors, door frames and door handles cleaned/disinfected
  • Dining table cleaned
  • Baseboards dusted
  • Blinds dusted

Living Areas

  • Light fixtures dusted
  • Walls spot cleaned
  • Baseboards dusted
  • Doors, door frames and door handles cleaned/disinfected
  • Blinds dusted
  • Ceiling fans dusted
  • Window sills dusted

Office/Study

  • Doors, door frames and door handles cleaned/disinfected
  • Ceiling fans dusted
  • Blinds dusted

Laundry Room

  • Appliance exteriors cleaned
  • Bench cleaned
  • Cupboards/drawers cleaned inside and out
  • Walls spot cleaned
  • Doors, door frames and door handles cleaned/disinfected

Other

  • Soap scum removal in showers
  • All floors vacuumed/mopped
  • Cobwebs removed
  • Details to make home look as close to new as possible

Transparent Service, No Surprises

At Metla House Cleaning, we believe you deserve to know exactly what you're getting before we arrive. Every quote is personalized to your home's size, condition, and specific needs—with no hidden fees or surprise charges. We communicate clearly at every step, from scheduling through completion.

Our cleaning professionals are fully insured, background-checked, and trained in our proprietary 50-point protocol. If anything doesn't meet your standards, our satisfaction guarantee means we'll return and make it right at no extra cost. Your trust is what keeps us in business, and we work hard to earn it every visit.