Quick answer

A move-out cleaning is a top-to-bottom cleaning of an empty home. It typically covers kitchens (including inside cabinets and drawers), bathrooms, closets, baseboards, switches, doors and floors throughout. Inside appliances, interior windows and wall spot-cleaning are often available but should be confirmed in the quote.

Room-by-room

Kitchen

Inside and outside of cabinets and drawers
Counters, backsplash, sink and faucet
Appliance exteriors; refrigerator and oven interiors when included
Range hood exterior

Bathrooms

Toilet, tub or shower, sink and fixtures
Inside vanities and medicine cabinets
Mirrors and glass

Bedrooms, closets and living areas

Closet shelves and rods
Baseboards, door frames, doors
Light switches and outlet covers
Window sills; tracks and interior glass when included
Floors vacuumed and mopped, including edges

What is usually not included

A move-out cleaning is a cleaning service. These are usually separate or need to be discussed in advance:

Removing furniture, trash or belongings left behind
Carpet shampooing or steam cleaning
Washing entire walls or ceilings
Repairs, painting or patching
Exterior windows

How to prepare

Move everything out first. Cabinets, closets and floors can only be fully cleaned when empty.
Make sure the water and electricity are still on.
Remove trash and leftover items.
Share your deadline: lease end, closing or listing date.
If a landlord or property manager has a checklist, send it with your quote request.

For landlords and realtors

A clean, empty unit photographs and shows better and is ready for the next tenant sooner. Property managers with several units can schedule turnovers ahead of busy lease-end dates.

Book a move-out cleaning

AMH Pro Services provides move-in and move-out cleaning across our Massachusetts service areas. Request a quote with your property details and date.

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