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Rise & Shine Maid Services

MOVE-IN / MOVE-OUT · EMPTY HOMES

Move-in & move-out cleaning for a clean handoff

Moving is enough work. We clean the empty home inside and out, from inside every cabinet and the oven to the garage floor.

Prefer to talk? Call or text (916) 435-6117

Inside of a cleaned, empty refrigerator
Inside of a cleaned, empty refrigerator

What is a Move-In / Move-Out Clean?

An empty-home clean for handing over or receiving keys. It includes the inside of every cabinet, drawer, fridge, freezer and oven, closets vacuumed out, and laundry room and garage floors.

Who it's for

Timing your move clean

Step 1

Book ahead

Reserve a date as soon as you know your move-out or closing date. End-of-month days fill up first.

Step 2

Clear it out

Clean after the last box and piece of furniture is out, so we can reach inside, behind and under.

Step 3

We clean it empty

Your cleaner works through the Move-In / Move-Out checklist, room by room.

Step 4

Walkthrough ready

Hand over the keys or move in knowing it’s clean. Leave your lease checklist in the booking notes.

Your Move-In / Move-Out Clean checklist

Everything your cleaner will do, room by room. Items marked Move are only included in a Move-In / Move-Out Clean.

Living Rooms, Bedrooms & Hallways

  • Remove cobwebs from ceilings (within reach)
  • Dust ceiling fans & light fixtures (within reach)
  • Dust & wipe windowsills and blinds
  • Clean windowpanes (inside only)
  • Dust & clean shelves, ledges, desks and other surfaces
  • Dust & wipe light switches
  • Dust door frames (within reach)
  • Clean mirrors and glass items
  • Hand-detail exposed baseboards
  • Sweep & mop all hard floors (hardwood, tile, etc.)
  • Vacuum carpets and around furniture (furniture is not moved)
  • Vacuum out closetsMove
Cleaner dusting shelves in a bright living room

Bathrooms

  • Remove cobwebs from ceilings (within reach)
  • Dust reachable vents
  • Dust ceiling fans & light fixtures
  • Dust & wipe windowsills and blinds
  • Clean windowpanes (inside only)
  • Dust & clean shelves, ledges and other surfaces
  • Dust & wipe light switches
  • Dust door frames (within reach)
  • Clean shower and/or tub
  • Tile & grout cleaning
  • Wipe, clean & dry sinks and faucets
  • Clean inside, outside and around toilets
  • Hand-detail baseboards
  • Clean & spot-check walls (within reach)
  • Wipe mirrors and glass items
  • Clean & sanitize countertops and ledges
  • Clean inside cabinets & drawersMove
  • Clean outside of cabinets & drawers
  • Sweep & mop all floors (hardwood, tile, etc.)
Spotless bathroom vanity, mirror and shower

Kitchen

  • Remove cobwebs from ceilings (within reach)
  • Dust reachable vents
  • Dust ceiling fans & light fixtures (within reach)
  • Dust & wipe windowsills and blinds
  • Clean windowpanes (inside only)
  • Dust & clean shelves, ledges, desks and other surfaces
  • Dust & wipe light switches
  • Dust door frames (within reach)
  • Clean inside the microwave
  • Clean inside fridge, freezer & ovenMove
  • Clean stovetop
  • Clean hood vents
  • Clean outside of fridge, stove, microwave & dishwasher
  • Clean inside cabinets & drawersMove
  • Clean cabinet & drawer fronts
  • Clean & sanitize countertops and ledges
  • Wipe, clean & dry sink and faucet
  • Wipe mirrors and glass items
  • Sweep & mop all floors (hardwood, tile, etc.)
  • Hand-detail exposed baseboards
  • Clean & spot-check walls (within reach)
Cleaner wiping down a kitchen counter and appliances

Laundry Room, Patio & Garage

  • Remove cobwebs throughoutMove
  • Dust & wipe outside of washer and dryer
  • Clean glass doors & windows (inside of home only)Move
  • Pick up & bag trash
  • Sweep all floorsMove
  • Mop tile floorsMove
  • Vacuum carpetMove
Laundry room with washer and dryer wiped down
Dirty oven interior before cleaning
Inside the oven: before
Oven mid-clean during a move-out cleaning
During the clean
Oven interior after cleaning, racks and glass clean
After: ready for the walkthrough

Add-ons you can include

Select any of these on the booking page and they’re priced in before you confirm.

From customers on moving day

Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent work!!!
Dee J.
Move-Out Clean
Rated 5 out of 5
Had an excellent cleaning with Rise and Shine Maid Services. I had a bad experience with another cleaning service that sent someone out and seemed they had never cleaned anything before.
Thumbtack customer
House Cleaning
Rated 5 out of 5
The house looks spotless!
Julie M.
House Cleaning

Frequently asked questions

It works best empty, since the checklist includes inside cabinets, drawers, closets and appliances. Furniture that’s still in place isn’t moved.

A Move-Out Clean covers what landlords and property managers usually inspect: inside appliances, cabinets and drawers, baseboards, bathrooms and floors. If your lease has a specific checklist, add it to your booking notes.

Yes. Move-In / Move-Out Cleans include sweeping garage and laundry floors, removing cobwebs, and bagging trash.

No. Leave a key, lockbox code or gate code in the booking notes. Many customers are already at the new place while we clean the old one.

Often, yes. Add Same-Day on the booking page when there’s an opening, or book ahead for the day after the movers leave.

Lock in your move-out date

Get an instant quote for your home’s size and grab a date before your walkthrough.

Or call/text (916) 435-6117

New recurring customers save $100 over your first year.