It’s finally time to move out!
You’re probably excited but also a little frazzled about cleaning your home or apartment. Cleaning your home before you leave can be stressful and difficult, especially if you have lived there for a long time. Fortunately, move-out cleaning services do all the dirty work by ensuring you have a clean house for the next tenant or owner.
These services do the heavy lifting so that you don’t have to worry about cleaning before the move-out day arrives.
This blog post will cover cleaning tips to prepare for a move-out cleaning, how cleaning services work, and what you should know before hiring a move-out cleaning service.
Your Move Out Cleaning Checklist
Before you hire a cleaning company for a move-out cleaning service, there are a few things that you need to do on your own.
Here are some things that you should take care of before the move-out cleaning team cleans your home or apartment:
Pack up all belongings
Cleaning services don’t offer packing assistance, so you need to pack up all of your things before the cleaning team comes. You can put your belongings in boxes, suitcases, or cloth bags. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter how you pack them up as long as they are placed in secure storage.
Make sure everything is in its proper place
You don’t want cleaning services to stumble upon loose items that could break or get damaged when moved incorrectly. Make sure every piece of clothing, furniture, or appliance is already packed before cleaning services arrive.
Do an inventory of your belongings
Before cleaning services come, you should create an inventory list of all the left items. You can use this list as a check-off sheet, so the cleaning company knows what they need to move and what is staying with you. This will also help them ensure your belongings for any accidental damage during cleaning.
Inform the cleaning company if you have pets
If you own any pets, tell cleaning services beforehand so they can prepare for your furry friends. Pets are a lot of work, and cleaning companies may not be insured to clean around them. So it’s best that cleaning teams know exactly what kind of animals you have before coming into the house.
How move-out cleaning services work
Now that you have a cleaning checklist ready, scouting for cleaning services should be the next thing to prepare for.
Cleaning companies are an affordable way to get your cleaning done quickly and efficiently. They come into your home or apartment with all their cleaning supplies (and sometimes tools) so that they can clean every room in only a few hours. Hiring them also allows you to save money while keeping your home or rental property clean before you move out.
If you are on the lookout for cleaning companies that will help you clean out your home, there are a few things you should be looking for:
Reputation and experience
You want cleaning companies that have the best reputation in the community. Reputable cleaning services will be insured, so you can file a claim to get your money back if anything goes wrong during cleaning. They also tend to hire experienced cleaners who clean every type of surface and material effectively and efficiently.
Availability and timing
The cleaning company should also be available at a time that is convenient for you. Most cleaning services or agencies offer flexible scheduling because everyone needs cleaning at some point in their life. If the cleaning company isn’t willing to work with your hectic schedule, they probably aren’t worth hiring anyways. Ask when they are available and when they can come over to give you a quote.
Price
Cleaning services typically charge by the hour, so it’s best to find cleaning companies that offer competitive prices for cleaning services. The last thing you want is cleaning companies charging too much or offering low rates because then there won’t be any value in hiring them at all. It’s also best to ask for a free estimate so that you can get a better idea of how much cleaning services will cost.
Availability of cleaning products and supplies
You also want cleaning services that offer cleaning supplies and tools, so you don’t have to buy your own. Most cleaning companies include cleaning supplies in their cleaning package so that you don’t have to buy your own and save money. You may also check if the cleaning products they use are non-toxic and environment-friendly.
Location
Lastly, cleaning companies should be located near where you are. If cleaning services are located far away, hiring a local cleaning company may be better.
What’s included in a move-out cleaning service?
When cleaning companies come to your home, they will usually offer a cleaning checklist of their own, so you know precisely what cleaning services and supplies they offer. They should also be able to offer cleaning supplies and tools as well.
Move-out cleaning services usually include:
Basic dusting of all surfaces
This includes dusting and sanitizing countertops, light fixtures, tables, window frames, and other surfaces around the home. Removing cobwebs from corners or ceilings is usually a standard cleaning service as well.
Vacuuming
Cleaning services usually offer cleaning and vacuuming of carpeted areas in the home. They will also clean rugs, tile floors, hardwood flooring and remove pet hair from furniture if you have pets.
Scrubbing and cleaning of surfaces
Cleaning companies also clean sinks, counters, cleaning ovens and stoves. They will also scrub sinks, bathtubs/showers, toilets, tiles on floors or walls in the bathroom, and any other surfaces that need cleaning.
Taking out trash
Cleaning companies usually include taking out the garbage, cleaning up any messes in the kitchen or living room, and cleaning up clutter around the house as well. Some also offer to dust furniture to make it easier for you as you move in to your new home.
How much do move-out cleaning services cost?
The cost of cleaning services will vary depending on the company. Still, it’s best to get a free estimate from cleaning companies, so you know how much your move-out cleaning service is going to cost. The price may also differ for what type of cleaning you need, including carpet or hardwood floor cleaning. For example, if you have a large home or require lot of cleaning that needs to be done, the price may increase.
How long does a move-out cleaning take?
The time cleaning services will take to complete cleaning depends on the size of your home and how much cleaning needs to be done. Generally, most move-out cleaning services only take a few hours to complete cleaning.
When should I hire move-out cleaning services to do the cleaning?
Depending on when you are moving out, it’s best to start looking for cleaning companies at least two weeks before your move-out date so that they have enough time to schedule your home cleaning. Some cleaning pros may charge extra if there is not enough time to complete the cleaning.
Is deep cleaning the same as move-out cleaning?
There is a difference between deep cleaning and move-out cleaning.
Deep cleaning is a type of service that involves cleaning the home thoroughly.
The deep cleaning process usually includes cleaning out cabinets, drawers, appliances like refrigerators or microwaves and scrubbing clean any other surfaces in the kitchen such as floors, counters, and cupboards. The cleaning company will also dust off furniture and wipe down window curtains to make sure that every surface in the home is clean.
Cleaning companies usually charge more for deep-cleaning services than move-out cleaning because they are involved with cleaning different surfaces and using special cleaning tools to get into small crevices that need to be cleaned thoroughly.
On the other hand, move-out cleaning involves simply dusting off surfaces, wiping down surfaces, and removing clutter to make the house clean for the next tenant or owner.
Conclusion
When you are ready to leave your current home and have a fresh start on a new one, the last thing you want is a mess on top of everything else.
Fortunately, there are move-out cleaning services that can take care of all your dirty work before you go! These professionals will get rid of years worth of dust and grime so that when the next tenant or owner enters, they’ll find an immaculate new house waiting for them.
