Move-out and move-in cleaning in Round Rock

What the work involves

A move-out clean is done in an empty, or nearly empty, home. The cleaner can reach every surface, so the list is longer than a regular clean: inside the oven, fridge and dishwasher, inside cabinets and drawers, baseboards, closets, blinds, light fixtures and the garage floor if you ask.

A move-in clean uses the same list for a home you are about to fill. Many buyers and renters want it done before the first box comes through the door, since this is the only easy time to reach inside cabinets.

Timing is the hard part. The cleaner needs the home empty, and you need it done before the key handoff or the closing. Pick the day and the backup day early.

Why people book a move-out or move-in clean

• You are a renter and want to leave the place in clean condition
• You are selling and the buyer’s walkthrough is coming
• You bought a home and the previous owners left it dirty
• You are moving in with a baby or pets and want it clean first
• You do not have the time, car or energy to clean after loading a truck
• The landlord gave you a cleaning list and a deadline

Plan the timing with your movers

The order of the day decides whether the clean works.

• Movers first, cleaner second. The cleaner needs empty rooms. Book the cleaner for the afternoon the truck leaves, or the next morning.
• Keep a gap for touch-ups. If you can, leave a day between the clean and the key handoff. Movers scuff walls and track dirt.
• Move-in before the furniture arrives. If you can, clean before the truck is unloaded. After that, the cabinets and floors are hard to reach.
• Do you also need carpet cleaning? Carpet is usually a separate trade. Schedule it after the clean, once the home is empty and the dirt is off the floor.

What changes the price

A move-out clean is priced by the work in the checklist. Agree on the list before the day, in writing.

• The size of the home and the number of bathrooms
• The condition. A well-kept home is faster than a home with buildup.
• Whether appliances, cabinets, blinds and windows are included
• Whether the home is fully empty, or items remain
• Short notice. A tight deadline can limit who is free.
• Garage, patio and other areas outside the main house