If you’re starting a cleaning business, you may want to consider offering move-in/move-out cleaning services. This type of service is usually requested by landlords or property managers when tenants move out of a rental unit and can involve deep cleaning the entire unit from top to bottom. It may also be requested by owners after selling a home. Keep reading to learn what’s included in move-in/move-out cleaning services, as well as a helpful checklist you can use to make sure all the necessary tasks are completed.
What Are Move In/ Move Out Cleaning Services?
Move-in/move-out cleaning services are designed to clean a rental unit or home thoroughly, from top to bottom. This type of service is usually requested by landlords or property managers when tenants move out of a rental unit. It is also requested by homeowners when moving in or out. In some cases, move-in/move-out cleaning services may also be requested when tenants move into a new unit (to make sure the unit is clean and ready for occupancy).
What Services Are Include in Move In/Move Out Cleaning?
The specific services included in move-in/move-out cleaning will vary, depending on the needs of the owner, landlord or property manager. However, there are some common tasks that are typically included in this type of service, such as:
-Deep cleaning the kitchen, including the oven, stovetop, refrigerator, and dishwasher
-Cleaning all bathrooms, including toilets, showers, tubs, and sinks
-Dusting and cleaning all surfaces, including cabinets, countertops, and windows
-Vacuuming and/or sweeping all floors
-Shampooing any carpets or rugs; mopping floors
Move-In/ Move Out Cleaning Checklist Templates
To make sure all the tasks associated with move-in/move-out cleaning are completed, you can use these checklist templates.
Move-In Checklist
Kitchen:
________ Clean oven, stovetop, refrigerator and dishwasher
________ Clean all countertops
________ Apply removable shelving paper
________ Vacuum and mop floor
Bathrooms:
________ Sanitize toilets, showers, tubs, and sinks
________ Clean all surfaces & fixtures
________ Vacuum and mop floor
General Living Areas:
________ Dust and clean all surfaces
________ Vacuum and/or sweep floor
________ Shampoo carpets or rugs (if applicable)
Windows:
________ Wash all windows (inside and out)
Move Out Checklist
Kitchen:
________ Deep clean oven, stovetop, refrigerator and dishwasher
________ Clean all surfaces
________ Vacuum and mop floor
Bathrooms:
________ Deep clean toilets, showers, tubs, and sinks
________ Clean all surfaces
________ Vacuum and mop floor
General Living Areas:
________ Dust and clean all surfaces
________ Vacuum carpets and floor
________ Shampoo carpets or rugs
Windows:
________ Wash all windows (inside and out)
By following this checklist, you can be sure that all the necessary tasks are completed when providing move-in/move-out cleaning services.