ServicesMove-In Cleaning
Move-In Cleaning in Cudahy
Your new place should be clean before your things go in. We wipe out every cabinet, scrub the bathrooms, clean inside the appliances and do the floors while the rooms are empty. You get the scope and the price in writing before we start.
Clean It While It's Empty
A move-in cleaning is a top-to-bottom clean of a home nobody is living in yet. Empty rooms are the easiest rooms to clean well. We can reach baseboards behind where the couch will go, the floor under where the fridge sits and every shelf inside every cabinet.
The last owner or tenant may have cleaned, or may not have. Either way, you don't know what was used or what was missed. We clean it to our standard so you start fresh.
Before we come out, we tell you in writing what's included and what moves the price. If something extra turns up on the day, we ask before doing it. No add-ons show up on the bill that you didn't agree to.
What We Clean in Your New Home
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Inside cabinets and drawers
We vacuum out crumbs and dust, then wipe every shelf and drawer inside and out. Shelf liner left behind by the last owner comes out if you want it gone.
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Kitchen appliances, inside and out
We clean the oven, the stovetop and drip pans, the range hood filter, the microwave and the fridge. The fridge gets shelves and drawers pulled and washed.
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Bathrooms scrubbed down
Toilets, tubs, showers, sinks and mirrors get a full scrub. We work on the mineral buildup on faucets and shower heads that hard water leaves across the area.
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Baseboards, doors and switches
We wipe baseboards, door frames, doors, light switches and outlet covers. These are the spots people touch most and clean least.
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Windowsills and tracks
Sliding door and window tracks collect dirt and dead bugs. We vacuum and wipe them out, along with the sills.
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Floors, edge to edge
We vacuum carpets and vacuum and mop hard floors, including inside closets and along walls.
Questions about Move-In Cleaning?
Call(323) 613-3412When a Move-In Clean Makes Sense
The place was left as-is
Sticky shelves, a greasy stovetop or a ring in the tub means the last clean was rushed or skipped.
The home sat empty a while
Vacant homes collect dust on every flat surface, plus cobwebs in corners and dead bugs in light fixtures.
Pets lived there before
Pet hair hides in closets, vents and carpet edges. If you have allergies, you want it gone before you move in.
You have kids crawling around
Little ones end up on the floor and in low cabinets. A clean before they arrive means one less thing to worry about.
Your move-in date is tight
If the keys come one day and the truck comes the next, there's no time to scrub it yourself. We clean in that window so you can focus on the move.
How Move-In Day Works
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You call, we go over the home
Tell us the size, the number of bathrooms and what shape it's in. If you have photos or a walkthrough coming up, that helps too.
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You get the quote in writing
We list what we'll clean and the price. Extras like inside the oven or inside windows are spelled out, so you know what's in and what's not.
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We clean top to bottom
We start high with fans, vents and cabinet tops, then work down to counters and finish with floors. That way dust doesn't land on clean surfaces.
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You walk through it
Look it over before the boxes come in. If something was missed, let us know by the next day and we'll review it and make it right.
What Moves the Price
Every home is different, so we price each move-in job on its own. Here's what we look at. You'll see each of these reflected in your written quote before we start.
- Size of the home
- Square footage and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms set the base. Bathrooms and kitchens take the most time.
- How dirty it was left
- A home that was cleaned last week takes less time than one with baked-on grease and soap scum. We ask about condition up front so the price fits the job.
- Appliances and extras
- Inside the oven, inside the fridge and interior windows add time. We list them separately so you can choose.
- Timing
- Keys and move dates often line up tight. Let us know your window early and we'll tell you plainly what we can fit.
Move-In Cleaning Questions
Does the home need to be empty?
Empty is best. We can reach everything and finish faster. If a few boxes are already in, we'll work around them, but we can't clean under or behind what's there.
How is this different from a deep cleaning?
A deep cleaning is done in a lived-in home, around furniture and belongings. A move-in clean is done in empty rooms, so we get inside every cabinet and closet and under where furniture will go. If you've already moved in, our Deep Cleaning page covers that.
Do I need to be there?
No. Many people leave a key or a lockbox code. We do suggest a quick walkthrough when we're done, or soon after, so you can tell us about anything you see.
Do you bring your own supplies?
Yes. We bring our cleaning products, cloths, mops and vacuum. If you want us to use a certain product, tell us when you call and we'll note it on the quote.
Can you clean my old place too?
Yes. Our Move-Out Cleaning service handles the home you're leaving. Booking both on one call keeps it simple, and each one gets its own line on your written quote.
Start Your New Place Clean
Tell us about the home and your move date. We'll put the scope and price in writing so you know exactly what you're getting.