What is a move out cleaning?

May 15, 2020 by Mulberry Maids

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Moving can elicit mixed emotions in people – excitement, dread, stress, and hope!  On top of all of the headaches and logistics of moving, a professional cleaning of your home should not be forgotten. Additionally, in our current times, you also need to make sure your home is disinfected to be a safe place for new tenants to move into.  Don’t allow the stress of moving to be the reason your home does not get thoroughly cleaned after you move out. 

Read on to find out what the most trusted cleaning service Loveland recommends for your move out cleaning. With our help, you won’t have to worry about the cleaning during your move out. 

What does a move out cleaning do for your home?

A move out cleaning is very important so that you can leave your old apartment or house in a pristine state and get your security deposit returned from your landlord.  Let’s take a look at what a move out cleaning actually entails:

Thorough cleaning of all your appliances

Your professional cleaners will clean the interior and exterior of all the appliances in your kitchen, including the refrigerator, oven, and microwave.  This step is critical in a move out cleaning as these high use areas are often grimy, and an easy place for your landlord to complain and hold your security deposit.

Disinfecting high-touch surfaces

Because Coronavirus and other infectious viruses can remain on surfaces for multiple days after you move out, disinfecting high touch areas is very important for the safety of the new tenants. These include: 

• Doorknobs 
• Switches
• Refrigerator and microwave doors
• Handles and faucets
• Counters and table tops
• Toilet and faucet handles
• Drawer pulls

When we clean these areas, we will spray our disinfect on the surfaces, and allow them set in for 60 seconds to thoroughly kill any germs. This is a good habit to get into as these surfaces should be disinfected on a regular basis, not just during a move out cleaning. 

Baseboards and doors

Even if you have been keeping your home clean and tidy, it is likely that your baseboards and doors need extra attention.  Baseboards are often hidden behind furniture and household items, so only get cleaned when the home is empty.  This type of cleaning is critical for the long term upkeep of a home. 

Deep cleaning of cabinets

A crucial step in a move out cleaning is a deep cleaning of the cabinets throughout the kitchen and bathroom.  This includes a thorough wet wiping of the exterior cabinets, where soap scum and food splatter linger.  It also is a great chance for your professional cleaners to clean inside of the cabinets as they will be empty, giving us the best possibility to remove food debris and stains. 

Closets and shelves

During routine cleaning of a home, closet and shelf areas can be very tricky to clean.  They are usually stuffed with personal items such as clothes or other household essentials.  A move out cleaning is the perfect time to reach these hidden areas, before they get loaded up with stuff again. 

Floors

Similar to some of the other hidden areas in the home, the floors will be able to get a more in depth cleaning when the home is empty.  There will be many areas of the floors and carpets that have not seen light for many years!  This is such a crucial step to making a home shine again, and ensuring that you receive your full security deposit. 

Corners, fans and edges

Lastly, having an empty home allows us to reach other areas that are too hard to get in a fully furnished home.  The edges of a carpet against the baseboards is an area that can build up lots of hair and debris.  Likewise the edges of walls behind tables and furniture will build up extra dust and cobwebs that can only be reached when the home is empty.  

Additionally, the often neglected fan blades will get a full cleaning.  These are forgotten areas to clean in a home, and the dust buildup can be incredible!

Trusted cleaning service Loveland takes care of your move out needs

No matter if you are moving out of your apartment, are a landlord looking to maintain your home for long term use, or if you are moving into a new place, Mulberry Maids is your go to service. Our 100% happiness guarantee will guarantee you a great move out cleaning, and you can rest assured that we are here for you!

After your move is over, take time to relax and walk around the Benson Sculpture Garden while we take care of your home.  Give us a call anytime with any cleaning related questions – we are always here to help!