Move In Cleaning Services in Boston, MA
Start fresh in your new Boston home. Our move-in cleaning ensures every surface is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before your belongings arrive.
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Move Into a Genuinely Clean Home
You have the keys to your new Boston home. The previous occupants are gone, the space is yours. But is it really clean? Residue in kitchen cabinets, dust in closet corners, questionable buildup around bathroom fixtures. Even properties that appear clean on the surface often have overlooked areas that the last residents or a quick turnover cleaning missed.
Boston's September rental turnover is legendary. Thousands of apartments change hands in a matter of days, and even the most diligent landlords cannot guarantee every unit receives thorough cleaning between tenants. The same applies to purchased homes. Sellers clean before leaving, but their standards may differ from yours, and real estate transactions often leave little time for detailed cleaning.
Our move-in cleaning service gives you the fresh start your new home deserves. We come in while the space is empty and clean everything thoroughly. Every cabinet interior, every appliance surface, every closet shelf, every fixture, every floor. When we finish, you can unpack with confidence, knowing your dishes go into genuinely clean cabinets and your family settles into a space that is truly sanitary.
The ideal time for move-in cleaning is after you have access but before your belongings arrive. An empty property allows us to reach every surface without working around furniture and boxes. We clean while you handle moving logistics, and you arrive to a home that feels new.
Whether you are moving into a Beacon Hill brownstone, a South End condo, a Cambridge Victorian, or a new construction in the Seaport, we prepare your space to the standard you deserve.
What Is Included in Our Move-In Cleaning Service
Our move-in cleaning is comprehensive, addressing every area of your new home before you unpack:
Kitchen
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures
- Dust all windowsills, window frames, and ledges
- Dust blinds
- Dust ceiling fans
- Clean and dry sink and soap dish
- Clean countertops and backsplash
- Clean microwave (inside and outside)
- Clean stovetop, burners, and control panels
- Clean exteriors of large appliances (fridge, oven, dishwasher)
- Clean all light switches and doorknobs
- Spot clean cabinets and clean all handles
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
- Clean oven hood vent
- Wipe down exteriors of all cabinets and drawers
- Wipe down all doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe down baseboards
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop pantry floor and wipe down shelves
- Wipe down insides of cabinets and drawers
- Clean inside closets and wipe down shelves
Bathroom(s)
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures and shelves
- Dust doors, windowsills, and window frames
- Dust blinds
- Clean and dry shower and tub
- Clean and dry sink, countertops, and soap dish
- Clean all mirrors and glass
- Polish towel racks and toilet paper holder
- Clean inside, outside, and around toilet
- Clean all light switches and doorknobs
- Wipe down and disinfect cabinets
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
- Scrub tile grout in shower
- Wipe down all doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe down baseboards
- Wipe down inside of linen closet and shelves
- Wipe down inside all cabinets and drawers
- Clean inside closets and wipe down shelves
Bedrooms
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures
- Dust windowsills and window frames
- Dust blinds
- Dust ceiling fans
- Dust furniture, lamps, and lampshades
- Clean all mirrors
- Clean all light switches and doorknobs
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
- Wipe down doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe down baseboards
- Clean inside closets and wipe down shelves
Living Areas & Common Spaces
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures
- Dust windowsills and window frames
- Dust blinds
- Dust ceiling fans
- Dust furniture, lamps, and lampshades
- Clean all mirrors
- Clean all light switches and doorknobs
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
- Wipe down doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe down baseboards
- Clean inside closets and wipe down shelves
Additional services such as inside oven cleaning, inside refrigerator cleaning, and window washing are available as add-ons. Ask about extras when booking.
When to Schedule Move-In Cleaning
1Between Closing and Move-In Day
The optimal window for move-in cleaning is after you receive keys but before furniture arrives. An empty property allows us to reach every surface, inside every closet, and clean every cabinet without obstacles. Schedule us during this window for the most thorough results.
2After Lease Start, Before Unpacking
If boxes have arrived but you have not unpacked yet, we can still provide excellent move-in cleaning. We work around boxes efficiently, prioritizing high-contact areas like kitchen cabinets, bathrooms, and bedroom closets where your belongings will go first.
3Partial Move-In Situations
Moving in stages? We can clean rooms as they become available or prioritize specific areas based on your unpacking schedule. Let us know your situation and we adapt our approach accordingly.
Keep Your New Home Clean with Recurring Service
After your move-in clean, maintain that fresh feeling with scheduled cleaning
Weekly
Best for busy homes and families with kids or pets
15% OFFBi-Weekly
Perfect balance of clean and value for most homes
10% OFFMonthly
Great for light maintenance and smaller spaces
Quarterly
A deep refresh every 3 months. Perfect for seasonal maintenance.
Life in Boston moves fast. Between work, kids' activities, weekend plans, and everything in between, who has time to clean? Our flexible scheduling lets you choose the frequency that fits your lifestyle. Need to skip a week or reschedule? No problem — just give us 24 hours notice.
Why Boston Residents Choose Our Move-In Cleaning
Complete Peace of Mind
Even if the previous occupant had move-out cleaning done, many new residents prefer their own move-in cleaning. It eliminates any uncertainty about what was actually cleaned and ensures your standards are met.
Comprehensive Empty-Property Cleaning
Our move-in cleaning is conducted at deep-clean level while your space is empty or near-empty. This allows maximum accessibility to every surface, cabinet, closet, and fixture in your new home.
Flexible Access Arrangements
Most move-in cleanings happen before the new resident has fully moved in. Arrange key or lockbox access, and we complete the work while you handle other moving logistics. You receive notification when we finish.
A Genuine Fresh Start
You should be able to place dishes directly in cabinets, hang towels in bathrooms, and sleep in bedrooms without wondering about the previous residents. Move-in cleaning guarantees that confidence.
Move-In Cleaning Throughout Boston
Locations
We provide move-in cleaning throughout Boston and surrounding communities.
Frequently Asked Questions — Move-In Cleaning Boston
Move-in cleaning pricing is based on property size and condition, similar to deep cleaning. A one-bedroom apartment typically starts around $200. Larger homes cost more due to additional time and scope. Contact us with your square footage and property type for a flat-rate quote.
No. Most move-in cleanings occur before the new resident has fully taken up residence. Simply arrange key or lockbox access, and we notify you when the cleaning is complete so you know it is ready.
Both are deep-level cleanings using the same comprehensive checklist and achieving the same thorough result. The difference is timing and perspective. Move-out cleaning is performed by the departing tenant to recover their deposit. Move-in cleaning is performed for the incoming resident to ensure they start fresh.
We recommend it. Properties that appear clean often have overlooked areas that are not visible at first glance: inside cabinet drawers, behind toilets, inside appliances, window tracks, and closet shelves. Move-in cleaning addresses all of these hidden areas.
Move-in cleaning typically takes 4 to 6 hours depending on property size and condition. We often send a team to complete the work efficiently. We provide a time estimate with your quote so you can plan your moving schedule accordingly.
Yes, though September is Boston's busiest moving period. We recommend booking as early as possible once you know your move-in date. We prioritize move-in and move-out cleanings during peak turnover season and can often accommodate tight timelines.
We request 48 hours notice for cancellations or reschedules. Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice incur a 25% charge. Less than 24 hours is 50%, and same-day cancellations are charged the full booking price.
If any area of your move-in cleaning falls short of expectations, contact us within 24 hours. We will return within 7 days to address the issue at no additional charge. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
Start Fresh in Your New Boston Home
Your new home deserves a clean beginning. Book your move-in cleaning and unpack into a spotless space that is truly ready for you.