Move-Out & Move-In Cleaning Service in Portland, OR

Apartment and House Cleaning for Your Move

Book detailed move-out cleaning after belongings are removed or move-in cleaning before unpacking. We clean empty Portland homes and apartments for a fresh handoff or arrival.

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Portland Move-Out Cleaning for Apartments and Homes

Moving already creates enough work. Our Portland move-out cleaning service handles the empty-home cleaning after furniture and personal items are removed, so renters, homeowners, and property managers can focus on the handoff. We clean kitchens, bathrooms, floors, baseboards, storage areas, and other surfaces included in the booked scope.

Apartment move-out cleaning and house move-out cleaning have different access, parking, size, and condition considerations. Share the bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, access details, and any provider or customer notes when requesting a quote. Photos and accurate condition details help us confirm the appropriate scope before the appointment.

Moving in instead? Schedule move-in cleaning before boxes and furniture arrive whenever possible. An empty space gives the cleaner better access to floors, cabinets, closets, and room edges. If the property has construction dust, debris, or renovation residue, choose post-construction cleaning rather than a standard move-in clean.

What's Included?

Compare the recurring, Deep Cleaning, and Move-In/Out Cleaning checklists below.

Service DetailsRecurring House CleaningDeep CleanMove-In/Out

General Cleaning

Dust furniture and picture frames within reach
Dust surfaces (around knick-knacks)
Dust ledges and windowsills within reach
Dust light fixtures, ceiling fans, vents
Clean mirrors and surfaces
Empty trash and replace liner (client provides liners)
Clean floors (vacuum, sweep, mop)
Make beds (linens changed upon request)
Remove cobwebs
Light organization and staging
Clean exposed baseboards
Spot-check walls for wall-marks within reach
Clean doors and doorframes
Clean interior windows + tracks within reach (up to 10)
Sweep garage and patio
Clean and vacuum inside closets

Kitchen

Clean major appliance exteriors
Clean microwave - interior & exterior
Clean, disinfect, and polish sinks and faucets
Dust light fixtures, ceiling fans, vents
Clean and disinfect counters & backsplash
Clean table and chairs
Heavy scrub of stovetop
Wipe down exteriors of cabinets
Clean inside refrigerators
Clean inside oven
Clean inside cabinets and drawers

Bathrooms

Clean tub, shower door & inside of shower
Clean toilets in/out, base and behind
Clean exterior of vanities
Clean countertops, sinks, and faucets
Fold and hang towels neatly
Heavy scrub of sinks/bathtub/shower
Heavy scrub of bathroom tile and grout

How It Works

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our move-out & move-in cleaning service in Portland.

What does move-out cleaning include?
Move-out cleaning is designed for an empty home or apartment and follows our most detailed residential checklist. It includes the standard and deep-cleaning items plus inside the refrigerator, inside the oven, inside cabinets and drawers, and other move-out items shown in the checklist below. Tell us about the property condition before booking so the quote reflects the expected work.
How much does move-out cleaning cost?
The quote depends on the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, square footage, property condition, requested add-ons, access, and whether the home will be empty and ready to clean. Use our online booking form to enter the property details and receive the current price for your scope.
Do you offer apartment move-out cleaning?
Yes. We clean empty apartments as well as houses. Include parking, elevator or stair access, building-entry instructions, square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms, and any deadline from the landlord or property manager when requesting your quote.
Can move-out cleaning guarantee my security deposit?
No cleaning company can guarantee a security-deposit decision because landlords and property managers may consider damage, repairs, lease terms, unpaid balances, and other factors beyond cleaning. We focus on completing the cleaning scope you booked and recommend comparing it with your lease and move-out instructions.
Should I book move-out cleaning before or after moving furniture?
Book the cleaning after furniture, boxes, food, trash, and personal belongings have been removed. An empty space gives the cleaner access to floors, room edges, cabinets, closets, and areas that furniture previously covered.
Can I book move-in cleaning before unpacking?
Yes. The best time is after you receive access and before furniture and boxes arrive. Confirm that construction or repair work is finished first; renovation dust and debris may require post-construction cleaning instead.
Do you clean inside appliances during move-in/out cleaning?
Yes. Move-in/out cleaning includes the inside of the refrigerator and oven, along with the microwave interior and major appliance exteriors shown in the service checklist. Tell us about heavy buildup or unusual appliance condition when requesting the quote so the expected work is clear.
How should I prepare for move-out cleaning?
Remove belongings, food, trash, and loose debris; finish repair or construction work; make sure utilities and running water remain available; share access and parking instructions; and disclose the property condition. If the home is not empty or ready, contact us before the appointment so the scope can be reviewed.

Where We Offer Move-In/Out Cleaning in Portland Metro

We provide move-out & move-in cleaning throughout the Portland metro area. Find your neighborhood below.

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