When it’s time to move out, the last thing you want to worry about is cleaning. At All Fresh Cleaning Service, serving the greater Houston, TX area, we get it. Move out cleaning can be a daunting task. And knowing what is included in a move out cleaning and what’s not can help manage your expectations and make the process smoother.
What Is a Move-Out Cleaning?
A move out cleaning is designed to prepare your space—whether it’s a house, apartment, or Airbnb—for new occupants. It covers:
- Vacuuming and sweeping floors
- Wiping down surfaces
- Cleaning bathrooms and kitchens
- Dusting baseboards and trims
Understanding move out cleaning vs deep cleaning helps clarify what’s typically covered. For a more detailed breakdown, check our move out and deep cleaning checklist. This checklist shows you a breakdown of what’s included in a standard, deep, and move in/out cleaning.
What’s NOT Included in Your Typical Move-Out Cleaning
While All Fresh Cleaning Service provides thorough move out cleaning, there are tasks not covered in the standard service. Here’s what you might need to handle separately:
Carpet Shampooing or Deep Carpet Cleaning
A standard move in/out cleaning gets carpets clean, but if your carpet has stubborn stains and are in need of a deep carpet cleaning, which involves shampooing, you’ll have to request this service separately from a carpet cleaning company. This will affect your move out deep cleaning cost, but by hiring a company that specializes carpet cleaning, you’ll be sure to have a stainless carpet for the upcoming tenant’s judging eyes.
Exterior Window Cleaning
Exterior window cleaning often isn’t included in a regular move out home cleaning service. If you need your windows sparkling, ask about the interior window cleaning, as this is something we can provide. Exterior window cleaning is not included in most home cleaning services as this could be dangerous for the cleaning providers.
Wall and Ceiling Cleaning
Walls and ceilings might need a thorough scrub, especially if they have stains. Most move out cleaning services don’t cover these, so you might want to consider a more intensive deep clean, but most house cleaning services do not cover wall and ceiling scrubbing – they do wall and ceiling DUSTING.
The reason for this is because some homes have high ceilings and walls, which can also endanger the cleaners as it is difficult to reach such surfaces. And the paint on the walls and ceilings may get damaged from intense scrubbing of the surfaces.
Moving Furniture
House cleaning providers usually don’t move furniture. If you want the space behind large items cleaned, move the furniture yourself before the team arrives or have them moved away entirely.
Trash and Junk Removal
Old junk left behind? Move out apartment cleaning services don’t usually include removing large amounts of trash. Dispose of any unwanted items before your cleaning appointment.
While home cleaning services don’t get rid of heaps of trash, they still dispose any trash that are inside bins and/or trash cans.
Deep Cleaning vs. Regular Cleaning for Move-Out
Understanding the difference between regular cleaning and deep cleaning in housekeeping is essential when preparing for a move. For home move out cleaning, a deep clean is already included because it ensures the property is ready for new tenants.
Deep cleaning goes beyond basic tasks to address more detailed areas. Here’s what it typically involves:
- Scrubbing grout to eliminate stains
- Doing extensive scrubbing/cleaning in high-traffic areas that accumulate bacteria and stubborn scums, such as bathrooms and kitchens
- Cleaning inside appliances for a thorough clean
In contrast, standard or regular cleaning focuses on everyday tasks like dusting and surface wiping. For a brief breakdown of deep cleaning vs regular cleaning, check out the difference between the two services for better understanding.
How to Prep for a Move-Out Cleaning
Proper preparation can make your move out cleaning easier. Here’s what to do:
- Remove trash and personal items to help the cleaners focus on actual cleaning.
- Move heavy furniture if you want those hard-to-reach spots cleaned.
- For additional services like carpet shampooing, make sure to request them from a experienced carpet cleaning company in advance.
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Conclusion
Choosing All Fresh Cleaning Service for your move out cleaning ensures your property—whether a house, apartment, or Airbnb—is left in excellent condition. Understanding what’s included and what’s not helps set realistic expectations. For a more thorough clean, you might need to look into deep cleaning options.
Ready to book or need more details? Visit our move out home cleaning services page or search for moving out cleaning services near me—we proudly serve the greater Houston, TX area, so you can be confident we’ll be part of the deal.
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