Question 1

Will a move-out clean get my full security deposit back?

Accepted Answer

It removes the most common reason deposits get docked — cleaning. We clean to the areas landlords inspect: inside appliances, bathrooms, baseboards, and floors. We can't control deductions for actual damage beyond normal wear, but a documented professional clean is your strongest case at the walk-through.

Question 2

What's the difference between move-out and move-in cleaning?

Accepted Answer

The checklist is nearly identical — both are empty-unit deep cleans. Move-out aims at a landlord's exit inspection to protect your deposit; move-in gets your new place spotless and sanitized before your things arrive. Tell us which one you need when you book.

Question 3

Should the unit be empty before you clean?

Accepted Answer

Ideally yes. Move-out cleaning is most effective on an empty or near-empty unit, because furniture and boxes hide the exact spots inspectors check. Schedule us after the movers finish and before your final walk-through for the best result.

Question 4

Do you clean inside the oven, fridge, and cabinets?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For a move-out, inside the oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and the insides of cabinets and drawers are all standard — those are high on every landlord's list. Empty units let us reach all of it.

Question 5

How long does a move-out clean take?

Accepted Answer

It runs like a deep clean — roughly four to eight hours depending on the unit's size, number of bathrooms, and condition. An empty unit can actually go faster since there's nothing to clean around. We'll give you a realistic window when we quote it.

Question 6

Do I need to keep the utilities on?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We need running water and electricity to clean properly, so keep them active through cleaning day and schedule any shut-off for afterward. A unit with the water already off can't be fully cleaned.

Question 7

Do realtors and property managers use this service?

Accepted Answer

Often. We turn units between tenants and prep listings so they show and photograph well. If you manage multiple units, we can set up a repeatable turn process so each one gets the same standard.

Question 8

Can you guarantee I'll pass inspection?

Accepted Answer

We guarantee the clean — if something was missed against our checklist, tell us and we'll come back and make it right. We can't guarantee a landlord's subjective call or deductions for damage, but we clean to the standard inspections are based on.

Question 9

When should I book a move-out clean?

Accepted Answer

Book it for after your belongings are out and before your scheduled walk-through, ideally with a day of buffer. During busy moving windows (end of month, end of lease season) book early — those dates fill up fast.

Question 10

Do you remove trash and leftover items?

Accepted Answer

We handle normal cleaning debris and bagged trash. Large amounts of left-behind furniture, junk, or hazardous items aren't part of a cleaning service — clear those beforehand, or let us know in advance so we can advise on the right haul-away option.

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