Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning Services in NYC

Moving into a new home or getting ready to move out? Maids Fresh provides professional move-in and move-out cleaning services in NYC for renters, homeowners, and landlords across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.

Whether you need move-out cleaning before handing over your keys or move-in cleaning before unpacking, our service focuses on kitchens, bathrooms, empty cabinets, floors, and overlooked areas to help prepare your space for its next chapter.

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What’s Included in Our NYC Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning Services?

Our move-in and move-out cleaning services in New York City are designed for empty or nearly empty apartments and homes. We focus on the spaces that become accessible when furniture and belongings are removed, including baseboards, cabinets, closets, appliances, and floor edges.

Kitchen

Clean countertops, sinks, and backsplash
Wipe inside empty cabinets and drawers
Degrease stovetop and accessible kitchen surfaces
Clean appliance exteriors and handles
Vacuum and mop floors, including edges

Bathroom

Scrub tile, grout, and shower or bathtub buildup
Detail around and behind accessible toilet areas
Remove soap scum and mineral buildup from fixtures
Clean mirrors, vanity surfaces, and cabinet fronts
Wipe empty vanity cabinets and drawers

Bedroom

Detail baseboards, door frames, and window sills
Clean beneath and behind accessible furniture
Dust blinds, window tracks, and reachable fixtures
Vacuum floor edges, corners, and hard-to-reach areas
Wipe inside empty closets and accessible shelves

Living Room

Detail baseboards, door frames, and window ledges
Clean beneath and behind accessible furniture
Dust blinds, vents, shelves, and reachable fixtures
Vacuum and mop floors, including edges and corners
Dust light switches

How to Prepare for Your Move-In or Move-Out Cleaning?

A little preparation helps make your move-in or move-out cleaning appointment more efficient. Before your scheduled cleaning, consider these simple steps to help ensure that your home is ready.

Remove Belongings

Whenever possible, schedule move-out cleaning after furniture, boxes, and personal belongings have been removed so more surfaces are accessible.

Arrange Property Access

Confirm building entry instructions, keys, access codes, and any elevator or service requirements before your appointment.

Tell us about appliance interiors, stubborn buildup, landlord cleaning checklists, or any other areas requiring additional attention.

Need Move-In or Move-Out Cleaning in NYC?

Make your next move a little easier. Whether you’re preparing an apartment for new occupants or cleaning before your final walkthrough, Maids Fresh can help you plan a detailed cleaning around your moving schedule.

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Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning Services in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens

Looking for move-out cleaners near you? Maids Fresh provides local move-in and move-out cleaning services for apartments and houses throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. We help renters, homeowners, and property managers prepare their spaces before and after moving.

Manhattan

Chelsea, Flatiron, Gramercy, Union Square, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Brooklyn

Williamsburg, Park Slope, Greenpoint, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Queens

Astoria, Long Island City, Forest Hills, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Do you tip on a move-out clean?

Tipping for move-out cleaning is appreciated but not required. If you’re happy with the service, a tip of 10%–20% of the cleaning cost is a common guideline, although the amount is entirely up to you. You may also choose to tip based on the time, effort, and level of cleaning required.

What is the difference between a deep clean and a move-in/out cleaning?

Deep cleaning focuses on removing built-up dirt, grease, and grime from areas that regular cleaning often misses, usually while the home is still occupied. Move-in/move-out cleaning is designed to prepare a home for new occupants or a final handover, typically when the property is empty. It often includes cleaning inside empty cabinets, closets, appliances, and areas previously covered by furniture. The exact tasks depend on the cleaning service selected.

A deep cleaning commonly takes around 3–6 hours, but larger properties or homes with significant buildup may take longer. The estimated duration depends on the home size, current condition, and the number of detailed cleaning tasks requested.