Move In/Out Cleaning
Our Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning Services In Memphis Will Make Your Life Easier!
Our
Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning Services
In Memphis Will Make Your Life Easier!
Moving isn’t easy. The last thing anyone wants to think about on top of the endless moving to-do list is getting the home cleaned.
The final house cleaning is a vital in-between step whenever a home transitions. Whether you’re a homeowner who just closed on a house, a renter moving out, or a landlord with a new tenant, the move-in / move-out cleaning is essential.
After a long day of moving boxes, signing paperwork, and coordinating everything it takes to switch residences leaving the cleaning details to the professionals at EKquisite Cleaning will feel like a breath of fresh air.
Let us take care of the move-in / move-out cleaning so you can focus on some TLC while the dust from the move settles.
Why Get a Move-Out Cleaning Instead of a Basic Cleaning?
The move-in/move-out cleaning service is the perfect home cleaning service for a transitioning home. This is because the move-in/move-out cleaning includes everything in the basic or standard cleaning service, with some handy additions that are especially important for empty homes.
The standard cleaning includes cleaning the countertops, floors, bathrooms, kitchens, and other normal cleaning items. Having these areas cleaned is excellent for a typical currently occupied home.
Once the home is free of furniture, however, areas covered by things like drapes, couches, and beds in the past, like window blinds and baseboards, will have a lot of visible dust and debris from when they were covered.
This makes paying particular attention to these areas during a move-in/move-out cleaning critical to ensure the residence is ready for the next family.
Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning Includes
The move-in/move-out cleaning pays special attention to areas of the home that need extra attention when a house is empty.
Those extras include everything in the list below:
Everything in the standard cleaning plus the following :
• Dusting & wet wiping ceiling fans ( as needed )
• Dusting & wet wiping window sills
• Cleaning Doors
• Dusting blinds
• Cleaning the inside windows panes
• Dusting & wet wiping baseboards
• Cleaning inside and outside of all cabinets
Extras Available Upon Request
Several extras are available à la carte for move-in/move-outs that need a little extra TLC. Let us know if you’re looking for anything on this list. That way, we can allow enough time to get everything done.
• Inside oven
• Inside refrigerator
• Wet wiping blinds
Remember, these are extras and not included by default. Please, make sure to let us know if they’re needed so we can get them knocked out for you!
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Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning Pro-Tips
We’ve done a lot of move-in/move-out cleanings and know a thing or two about making sure they go smoothly!
Leave a key
Most move-in/move-outs are typically used for empty homes.
It can feel like an eternity waiting through our hour-long arrival window in an empty house. Especially if the Internet is off and there’s no YouTube or Netflix!
Because of this, we always suggest leaving a key to get in. Either under the mat, in the mailbox, or in a lockbox if one is available.
Just let us know in the entry notes where the key will be, and we’ll be set up for success!
Have running water and power
Often we won’t have running water or power when we show up to do a move-out cleaning.
Not having power or water makes for a not-so-great experience for everyone. We need both for a successful cleaning!
If you’re having either of these turned on, make sure to schedule the cleaning for at least 24-hours after. For example, if the water is being activated on a Tuesday, schedule the cleaning for Wednesday.
This way, the utility company has plenty of time to turn on the water or power. Making sure they have plenty of time will save us all headaches later.
NOTE: If we don’t have running water or power, we’ll need to reschedule the service. Rescheduling may result in a cancellation fee.
Leave a few days after in case a re-cleaning is needed.
It doesn’t happen often, but if items are missed during the cleaning or someone in our office calls out sick, it’s helpful to still have access to the home a few days after the scheduled cleaning.
That way, if we need to do a re-cleaning or reschedule for any reason, we have a small buffer to figure things out. Think of this as an insurance policy to make the move perfectly zen.
Schedule other services on different days
Schedule them all on different days if you’re planning on having movers, carpet cleaners, or plumbers.
It isn’t easy to clean when other services are working, and we also know they feel the same way.
Please make sure we all get a bit of space to do a great job. Otherwise, people moving boxes in and out while we’re cleaning can lead to a less than satisfactory experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Move-in/Move-Out Cleanings
Move-in/move-out cleanings include a few extras to ensure a home is ready for the next resident. The extras included in the move-in/move-out cleaning include:
• Baseboards
• Inside windows
• Window sills
• Cabinets
Everything for the move-in/move-out cleaning is done to ensure the home looks as good as new for the next resident.
While there is a lot of overlap between move-in/move-out and deep cleanings, they are different. A move-in/move-out cleaning is designed to prepare a home for transition between families, focusing on the areas that are hard to clean with furniture in the home. Deep cleanings typically focus more on items that only need cleaning every 6-12 months. While there is a lot of overlap between the two, we suggest sticking to the move-in/move-out cleanings for empty homes and the deep cleaning service for bi-annual spring cleanings.
While both move-in/move-out cleanings include standard cleaning items , but move-in move-out cleanings will focus on cleaning on detail cleaning of baseboards, doors & doorframes , blinds, cabinets , and inside window panes. Deep cleaning tend to focus on kitchens, bathrooms, baseboards, AC vents, light switches, and power outlets.
Yes, it’s very typical for landlords to charge for move-out cleanings after a tenant vacates a home and their price tends to be double of what you would pay for a move-in move-out cleaning. That said, most landlords prefer to pass that chore onto the residents. This can be accomplished by hiring a professional cleaning service or by the resident doing the cleaning themselves. Professional cleaners will have more experience to help get the job done right the first time and decrease the chances a landlord may come back with additional fees.
All landlords are different and will have different rules. It’s essential to consult with the landlords before making plans to purchase a move-out cleaning service. Some landlords may have preferred vendors or checklists that need to be addressed to avoid charging any additional fees after moving out.
Move-in/ move-outs require more detailed work than a typical cleaning. Because of this, we assume a move-in/move-out will add 3-4 more hours to the time of a standard cleaning depending on the condition of the home . A one bedroom / one bathroom would take around three- four hours, whereas a three bedroom could take up to five to seven hours.
All homes are different and have their unique challenges, and all cleaners move at different speeds. That’s one of the reasons we use flat-rate pricing. It allows us the time to get the job done right.
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We get a lot of questions about certain tasks in regard to move-in/move-out cleanings. Because of this, we’ve felt compelled to add a few notes on what we can’t clean when it comes to a move-in/move-out cleaning.
Outside Windows
We don’t carry equipment and aren’t insured for cleaning the outside windows. If there’s dirt or grime on the outside it may leave the inside windows looking dirty after we’ve left. If you need help cleaning the outside windows, let us know. We’re always happy to refer to a business we know and trust.
Carpet Cleaning
We don’t carry equipment for steam cleaning or carpet stain removal at this time . For serious carpet stains or if you’re in need of a steam cleaning. Please, contact a carpet cleaning specialist. If you’re looking for a referral, we’d be happy to provide one!
Other Things
There are a number of things we can’t help with due to a lack of equipment or safety reasons. The full list can be found here. If you have any questions about what is or is not included. Feel free to reach out directly and ask.
