ServicesMove-In Cleaning
Move-In Cleaning in Commerce
Start life in your new home with clean cabinets, scrubbed bathrooms and floors nobody else has walked on since. We clean the empty rooms before your boxes arrive, and we photograph any damage we notice so you have a dated record from day one.
A clean start before you unpack
Nothing is easier to clean than a house with no furniture in it. We can get inside every cabinet, behind the spot where the fridge stood and along baseboards that a couch will soon cover. After you unpack, most of those places go untouched for years.
The people who lived there before often leave a fast wipe-down rather than a true clean. Greasy range hoods, soap film on shower glass and dust packed into closet door tracks turn up all the time. We handle all of it, so your dishes can go straight onto clean shelves.
As we clean, we watch for things worth keeping a record of, like a water stain under a sink, a cracked tile or a scorch mark on a counter. We photograph what we find and send it to you. Whether to raise it with your landlord, the seller or your insurance company is your call. We don't decide what a claim is worth, but clear photos make that conversation easier.
What our move-in cleaning covers
Inside every cabinet and drawer
We vacuum crumbs, wipe shelves and clean handles in the kitchen, bathrooms and closets. Shelf liner left behind can be removed if you ask.
Kitchen appliances inside and out
We clean the oven, stovetop, range hood, microwave and the inside of the fridge and freezer. If the fridge is pulled out, we clean the floor and wall behind it.
Bathrooms scrubbed to the grout
Toilets, tubs, showers, sinks and mirrors get a full scrub. Hard water spots on fixtures and glass are common in Southern California homes, and we treat them instead of just wiping over them.
Baseboards, doors and switches
We wipe baseboards, door frames, light switches and outlet covers, the places many hands have touched before yours.
Floors and window tracks
We vacuum carpets, mop hard floors and clear the dirt that collects in sliding door and window tracks.
Condition photos
Anything that looks like damage gets photographed before and after we clean the area, so you can tell what was already there.
When a move-in clean makes sense
- The last occupant left in a hurry
- Moving day is chaotic for everyone. If the home looks swept but not cleaned, the cabinets and appliances usually tell the real story.
- You have kids, pets or allergies
- Dust, pet hair and old cleaning residue from someone else's household are worth removing before little hands and noses settle in.
- You noticed stains or odors at the walk-through
- Musty smells under sinks or marks on walls can point to older problems. We clean, photograph what we find and tell you plainly what we saw.
- Your schedule is already full
- Between movers, utilities and work, a day of scrubbing is hard to fit in. Handing it off lets you spend moving week on the things only you can do.
How the day goes
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A short phone call and a free quote
Let us know how many bedrooms and bathrooms the place has and when you're moving. We also ask how the home was left, so the quote fits the actual work.
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We arrive while the rooms are empty
The ideal time is after you have the keys and before the movers show up. We bring all our own supplies and equipment.
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Ceiling fans first, floors last
Our crew starts with fan blades, air vents, light fixtures and upper shelves. From there we work down through counters and cabinet interiors and finish on the floors. Anything that drifts down lands on a spot we haven't cleaned yet, not one we just finished.
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Photos and a walk-through
Before leaving, we tour the home with you or send photos of each room, plus pictures of any damage we noted. If something looks unfinished, tell us and we'll review it with you.
What shapes the price
We price each move-in clean from the details of your new place, not a one-size number. On the phone we walk you through what we're counting, so the total on the day matches what we discussed.
- Size and layout
- Each added bedroom and bathroom adds time. Stairs matter too, so a two-story house usually takes longer than a single-level home with the same square footage.
- How the home was left
- A rental that was lightly lived in goes quickly. A kitchen with baked-on range grease or a shower with years of buildup needs more scrubbing and more hours.
- Appliances and extras
- Inside the oven and fridge, interior windows and the garage floor each add time. You pick which ones belong on the list.
- Timing around your move
- Empty rooms clean faster than rooms full of boxes and movers. Scheduling us before the truck arrives keeps the job shorter.
Move-in cleaning questions
- Should I book before or after my furniture arrives?
- Before, if your schedule allows. With nothing in the way, we can get into closets, behind the fridge and along every wall. If you've already moved in, we can still come. It just takes a bit longer to work around your things.
- Can your photos help with a deposit or insurance claim?
- They give you a dated record of how the home looked on the day you took it over. We aren't adjusters and can't tell you what a policy covers. We document what we saw, and you decide whether to share it with your landlord, the seller or your insurance company.
- Is your company covered if a counter or fixture is harmed while you work?
- Yes, our business is insured. That counts for a lot when the stone counters, faucets and flooring we're cleaning have only just become yours. If you spot an issue after we leave, let us know and we'll go over it together.
- What if I find something you missed?
- Reach out within 24 hours of the clean and tell us what you found. We'll look into it with you and settle on a fair fix.
- How is this different from your deep cleaning?
- Deep cleaning is built for a home people already live in, so we work around furniture and belongings. Move-in cleaning assumes empty rooms and reaches inside every cabinet and appliance. If you're leaving an old place at the same time, we also offer move-out cleaning.
- Do you clean homes outside Commerce?
- Yes. We also work in nearby communities such as Bell, Downey, Montebello and Pico Rivera. Our Service Areas page lists more, or just ask when you call.
Get your new home ready before moving day
Share your move date and how many bedrooms and bathrooms the place has. We'll put together a free quote while we're on the phone and pick a day that lands between getting the keys and unloading the truck.