What is Move In Move Out cleaning service?

Summary

The video explains a move-in/move-out cleaning service offered by a maid company. This service prepares homes for new residents, making the space feel brand new by sanitizing and cleaning surfaces, baseboards, cabinets, bathrooms, and appliances. Extra tasks, like cleaning heavily soiled walls, windows, or patios, can be added for an additional charge. The company requests that properties be vacant, clutter-free, and provide comfortable working conditions to ensure the best results. The service ensures a sparkling, ready-to-live-in home for the new occupants.

Takeaways

• 🏠 Move-in/move-out service prepares homes for new residents by cleaning and sanitizing surfaces to make them look almost brand new.
• 🧼 The service focuses on cleaning the house structure, such as cabinets, walls, and fixtures, but does not involve removing clutter or personal items.
• 🎨 Spot treatment of walls is included for minor stains or marks, but extensive wall cleaning (e.g., grease or smoke stains) is extra due to higher labor costs.
• 🚽 Bathrooms are thoroughly cleaned, including toilets, faucets, and shower pans, making everything sparkle.
• 🔧 Services include cleaning baseboards, AC vents, light fixtures, window sills, blinds, door frames, and handles, but window glass cleaning is not included unless paid extra.
• 🪟 Window frames, door frames, and sliding window railings are cleaned, removing dust, dead bugs, and other debris.
• 🍳 Kitchen cleaning involves cabinets (inside and out), refrigerators, small appliances, and even moving light appliances to clean underneath.
• 🚫 Services do not cover exterior areas like patios or garages unless paid extra, and window glass cleaning is also an optional extra.
• ⚠️ Heavily soiled areas, such as smoke-stained or greasy walls, require extra charges and time.
• 💧 The company requests that homes be vacant, clutter-free, and have comfortable working conditions (temperature control, water, and electricity) to ensure high-quality results.

Q & A

What is a move-in/move-out service for a maid company?

A move-in/move-out service prepares a home for new residents by cleaning it to a nearly brand-new condition, ensuring it is sanitized, sparkling, and ready for occupancy.

What areas of the house are typically cleaned during a move-in/move-out service?

The service focuses on cleaning surfaces like walls, cabinets, bathrooms, baseboards, AC vents, light fixtures, door frames, and handles. It includes vacuuming and spot-cleaning walls but excludes heavy-duty tasks like carpet cleaning or full-wall grease removal.

Are the walls fully cleaned in a move-in/move-out service?

The service includes spot treatment of walls for minor issues like pet marks or handprints. However, extensive cleaning of walls covered in grease or smoke is considered extra due to the labor and time required.

Is window cleaning included in a move-in/move-out service?

Window glass cleaning is not typically included and is considered an extra service. However, window frames, sills, and rails (where bugs or dust may accumulate) are cleaned.

Does the move-in/move-out service include cleaning inside appliances?

Yes, the service includes cleaning inside and outside of small appliances, refrigerators, and cabinets, and even underneath movable appliances if they have wheels.

What areas are not covered by the standard move-in/move-out service?

Tasks such as carpet cleaning, exterior areas like patios or garages, and full window glass cleaning are not included in the standard service but can be added for extra cost.

What special conditions may result in additional charges for a move-in/move-out service?

Additional charges may apply for heavily soiled areas, such as walls covered in grease, homes with smoke damage, or any situation that requires significantly more labor and time.

What are the three key requests the company makes to prepare for a move-in/move-out cleaning?

The company asks that the property be vacant, clutter-free, and have comfortable working conditions, including access to water, electricity, and a suitable temperature.

Does the move-in/move-out service handle clutter or boxes left in the house?

No, the service does not handle clutter or moving boxes. The focus is on cleaning the structure of the house itself, and any personal items should be removed before the cleaning crew arrives.

Why does the company request comfortable working conditions?

Comfortable conditions, such as proper heating or cooling, are important to ensure productivity and maintain the crew's energy and well-being during the physically demanding job of move-in/move-out cleaning.