Tenants, landlords and property managers
What Does a Professional Move-Out Cleaning Include?
The difference between a regular clean and a move-out clean, and which items are normally quoted as extras.
The core scope
A move-out clean is a detailed clean of an empty property. Because there is no furniture in the way, the work reaches inside cabinets and closets, along baseboards, and across the full floor area — places a regular visit cannot get to.
Usually included
- Full kitchen, including cabinet interiors
- Full bathrooms, including fixtures and glass
- Baseboards, doors and door frames
- Light switches, handles and other high-touch points
- Dusting throughout, then floors last
Usually quoted separately
- Interior oven and interior refrigerator cleaning
- Interior window and track cleaning
- Wall washing beyond normal spot cleaning
- Carpet or upholstery machine cleaning
- Garage, balcony, patio or storage locker
About damage deposits
A thorough clean puts the property in good shape, but no cleaning company can guarantee a deposit decision — that is up to your landlord or property manager. Ask them for their inspection list and pass it along with your quote request so nothing is missed.
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We provide move-out cleaning across Metro Vancouver, British Columbia. Send your property details and we follow up with pricing and availability.
More guides
- Move-Out Cleaning Checklist for Metro Vancouver Renters
A room-by-room list of what usually gets inspected when you hand back the keys, and how to plan the clean around your move date.
- Move-In Cleaning Checklist for a New Home
What to clean before your belongings arrive, so your first night in a new place starts fresh.
- Deep Cleaning vs Regular Cleaning: Which Do You Need?
How the two services differ in scope and time, and a simple way to decide which one your space needs right now.