What to Expect During a Professional Move-In Cleaning: A Room-by-Room Breakdown

Think that the empty house is already clean just because it looks spotless at first glance? Think again.

Behind those gleaming floors and untouched counters could be layers of dust, grime, and who knows what left behind by movers, contractors, or previous residents. And let’s be honest, the last thing you want to do on move-in day is scrub baseboards or deep-clean the fridge.

That’s where professional move-in cleaning earns its name. Done right, it transforms that “clean enough” shell into a home you’re actually comfortable living in.

So, what actually happens during a proper move-in clean? We’re breaking it down room by room — so you know exactly what to expect when you book with APS Home Cleaning Services.

Kitchen: No Crumb Left Behind

The kitchen is where old grease and grime love to hide, even in homes that look clean. During a professional move-in cleaning, here’s what gets handled:

• Inside cabinets and drawers: Wiped out, sanitized, and crumb-free
• Appliances (inside and out): Including the fridge, oven, microwave, and dishwasher — yes, we’re opening them all
• Countertops and backsplash: Degreased and disinfected, not just sprayed and wiped
• Sinks and faucets: Scrubbed until they shine, with attention to water spots and buildup
• Floors: Swept, mopped, and detailed around every baseboard and appliance edge

This isn’t a quick once-over. It’s a full reset for the space you’ll cook in daily.

Bathroom: The Deep Clean You Need (Not Just Want)

If there’s one place you absolutely don’t want to inherit someone else’s mess, it’s the bathroom.

A professional move-in cleaning by APS Home Cleaning Services doesn’t just make things “look clean.” We target the stuff you can’t see — like bacteria lurking around fixtures or dust caked into corners.

Here’s what gets the full treatment:

• Toilets, tubs, and showers: Scrubbed top to bottom, sanitized, and wiped down to the last tile edge
• Sink and vanity areas: Deep-cleaned and disinfected, including faucet handles and under the rim
• Mirrors and glass: Streak-free, because you shouldn’t move in with a foggy reflection
• Cabinets and drawers: Yep — we check and wipe inside those too
• Floors and grout: Cleaned thoroughly, not just mopped over

It’s the kind of clean that lets you unpack your toiletries without hesitation.

Bedrooms: Dust-Free, Wall to Wall

Bedrooms might look clean when empty, but looks are deceiving. Dust, allergens, and cobwebs can build up in even the quietest spaces.

Here’s how our house cleaning pros reset the room so it’s actually fresh:

• Baseboards, windowsills, and vents: Wiped and dusted thoroughly
• Closets: Cleaned inside and out, including shelving
• Light fixtures and ceiling fans: No more dust storms when you flip the switch
• Walls and doors: Spot-cleaned where needed
• Floors: Vacuumed or mopped with care, even in the corners, most people skip

Your bedroom should feel like a clean start, not someone else’s leftovers.

Living Areas: The Hidden-Dust Zone

Living rooms, dens, and hallways tend to gather quiet layers of buildup, especially if there’s carpet or textured surfaces involved. Here’s what we do to reset them:

• Walls and high-touch surfaces: Spot-cleaned to remove scuffs, prints, and mystery marks
• Windowsills, trim, and ledges: Wiped free of dust and buildup
• Fans and light fixtures: Carefully cleaned so nothing drops down later
• Floors and corners: Cleaned deeply, including under where furniture used to be

Whether you plan to relax here or entertain guests, it should feel yours from the moment you walk in.

Final Touches: It’s the Little Things That Matter

At APS Home Cleaning Services, our move-in clean doesn’t end with the obvious. We focus on the little things that give a home that truly fresh, move-in-ready feel:

• We check the edges, not just the middle
• We look under things, not around them
• We clean with care, as if we were moving in ourselves

Because you’re not just walking into a new house. You’re starting fresh. And that deserves more than a surface-level clean.

Ready for a Fresh Start?

Don’t leave it up to chance or worse, a mop and bucket on move-in day. Let APS Home Cleaning Services handle the dirty work with our professional, detail-focused move-in cleaning. Your home deserves to feel brand-new when you walk in, and we’re here to make sure it does.

Book your move-in clean today and start fresh with a house that’s truly clean, not just empty.