ServicesMove-In Cleaning
Move-In Cleaning in Cerritos
We clean your new place while it sits empty, so shelves, drawer bottoms, the oven, the fridge and the floor edges all get real attention. By the time movers carry your things in, the surfaces they land on are already scrubbed, including the spots furniture will hide for years.
Clean it while the rooms are bare
With no sofa against the wall and no plates on the shelves, every surface is open to us. That chance disappears the day the boxes arrive. After that, the floor under the bed and the back of the pantry often go untouched for years.
The sellers or last tenants may have tidied up, but a fast pass before closing seldom gets to old shelf liner, sticky fridge seals or the grease behind the range. We handle those spots so your first weeks are spent settling in, not scrubbing up after strangers.
A clean start also makes upkeep easier from then on. Grout, cabinet finishes and appliance seals hold up better when old grime isn't left to sit and wear on them. Plenty of customers set up regular cleaning after their move-in clean to keep things at that level.
What a move-in clean covers
Every cabinet and drawer
We vacuum out crumbs and dust, wipe each shelf and the cabinet fronts, and clean the pulls. Kitchen, bath and laundry storage are all part of it, so dishes and towels can go right in.
Oven, fridge and the rest
Oven walls and racks, the cooktop and the area around the range hood filter get cleaned. Inside the fridge we do shelves, crisper drawers and door gaskets, and we wipe out the microwave and dishwasher.
Bathrooms, start to finish
We clean toilets down to the base and around the seat hinges, scrub soap film off tubs and showers, and shine mirrors, faucets and counters. Grout lines and shower corners, where mildew tends to begin, get extra work.
Trim, doors and spots hands touch
Fingerprints and scuffs collect wherever people reach and walk. We wipe the trim along each floor, the door frames, both faces of each door, and the switch plates and outlet covers.
Sills, tracks and blinds
Grit gathers in window tracks quickly in a dry, breezy climate. We vacuum it out, wipe down the sills and dust each blind so your curtains go up on clean hardware.
Floors to the wall
While nothing is in the way, we vacuum and mop the full floor, right up to corners and edges that will sit under furniture later.
Signs your new place needs a move-in clean
Crumbs or residue in the cabinets
If you open a drawer and find crumbs, sticky rings or old shelf liner, the rest of the kitchen likely needs more than a quick wipe.
The oven or fridge has an odor
Smells usually come from spills baked onto oven floors or food residue trapped in fridge gaskets and drawers. Both are easier to fix before you start cooking.
Soap film or dark grout in the shower
Buildup on glass and grout gets harder to remove the longer it sits. Cleaning it now helps protect the finish.
Dust lines along baseboards and vents
Gray lines where the walls meet the floor, or dusty vent covers, mean the home hasn't had a detailed clean in a while.
You simply don't know who cleaned last
Many new owners book a move-in clean for this reason alone. It's a reset you can trust before your family settles in.
How your move-in clean works
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Your free quote by phone
Tell us the home's size, how many bathrooms it has, your move-in date and anything that caught your eye, like a grimy range hood. We give you a free quote on the call and choose a date between closing and moving day.
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A first look through the rooms
When our cleaners arrive, they walk the empty home to find trouble spots. If anything looks like more than a standard clean can handle, we let you know before any work begins.
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Ceilings first, floors last
Dust comes down from fans, vents and light fixtures before we touch the counters, so nothing drifts onto a finished surface. Kitchens and bathrooms get the most time, and the floors are the final pass.
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One more pass before we go
We look over each room again with fresh eyes, so the home you walk into is finished and ready for boxes.
What shapes the price of a move-in clean
We price each move-in clean on what your new place needs, not a one-size number. The quote call is free, and we walk you through what's covered so the day holds no surprises.
- Square footage and rooms
- The size of the home and how many bedrooms and bathrooms it has drive most of the hours. Stairs add a bit of time compared with a single-story layout of the same size.
- How the last occupants left it
- A lightly used home goes faster than one with greasy cabinets, hard-water spots or pet hair in the corners. Mention what you've noticed and we'll account for it.
- Appliance condition and add-ons
- Oven, fridge and range hood cleaning come with the service, but heavy buildup takes longer. Interior windows or a garage sweep can be added if you'd like.
- Whether the rooms are empty
- Bare rooms are the quickest to finish. When boxes or furniture have already arrived, we clean around them, and that can stretch the job.
Move-in cleaning questions
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Is it better to clean before or after the movers arrive?
Before, if your schedule allows. Bare rooms give us open access to shelves, corners and trim. When the dates don't line up, we can still clean with boxes in the way, though a few areas will be harder to get to.
How is a move-in clean different from a deep cleaning?
A move-in clean is done in an empty home and puts extra time into cabinet interiors and the appliances you'll use first. Our deep cleaning is built for a lived-in home, where we work around your furniture and belongings.
Do I have to be home during the clean?
No. Closing paperwork and utility setup keep most people busy, so you can arrange access and come back when we're done. You're welcome to drop by partway through as well.
Is your company covered if something gets damaged?
Yes, we carry insurance. In a home you just signed for, that's one less worry during an already hectic week.
What if something on the clean isn't right?
Let us know within a day of your clean and we'll look into it and work toward a fair fix. That approach is a big part of why customers have left us a 4.9-star average across 2,274 verified reviews.
Do you work outside Cerritos?
We do. We also clean homes in Artesia, Norwalk, Lakewood, Cypress, La Palma and other close-by cities. Mention your address when you call and we'll confirm.
Move into a home that's ready for you
Share your move-in date and what you know about the home's condition. We'll put together your free quote over the phone and pick a cleaning time before the truck shows up.