Guide
What does move-out cleaning include?
The short answer
Move-out cleaning covers a full detail pass of an empty or nearly empty home: kitchen (including inside cabinets and appliance exteriors), bathrooms, floors, baseboards, and interior surfaces throughout. Inside oven, inside fridge, and interior windows are typically add-ons. Exactly what's included should be confirmed against your lease or agreement, since requirements vary by property.
Included vs. common add-ons
| Item | Usually included | Usually an add-on |
|---|---|---|
| Inside oven | Add-on | |
| Inside refrigerator | Add-on | |
| Interior windows | Add-on | |
| Cabinet exteriors | Included | |
| Baseboards | Included | |
| Carpet shampooing | Separate service, ask if needed |
What's typically included
Confirm the final details at booking. This reflects a standard move-out pass.
- All rooms vacuumed and floors washed
- Kitchen counters, cabinet exteriors, and interior wiped
- Bathroom fixtures, tile, and grout detailed
- Baseboards, doors, and light switches wiped down
- Closets vacuumed/wiped and left empty
- Trash and debris removed from the unit
Why what's included should be confirmed, not assumed
Lease agreements and property managers sometimes list specific cleaning expectations for deposit return, and those requirements vary by property and jurisdiction. We can clean thoroughly, but we can't guarantee a deposit outcome or inspection result, since that depends on the landlord's own standards and the lease terms: check your actual lease if deposit return is the concern.
If you know your lease requires specific items like inside oven or window tracks, mention them at booking so they're included rather than treated as separate add-ons discovered on move-out day.
How California Deep Clean approaches it
- 01
Confirm what's included against your needs
We ask whether this is for a lease requirement, a sale, or your own standard, and plan the work accordingly.
- 02
Clean the full unit empty or near-empty
Move-out cleans work best once furniture is out, so we recommend scheduling after the move.
- 03
Detail every surface
Cabinet interiors, baseboards, and fixtures get attention that routine cleanings skip.
- 04
Photo confirmation on request
If you need documentation for a landlord or new tenant, ask us for photos before we leave.
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Confirm add-ons like inside oven or windows before your walkthrough.
Related questions
Yes, ideally: move-out cleaning is most thorough once furniture and belongings are out, since we can reach floors, baseboards, and closets fully.
No: deposit return depends on your landlord's standards and lease terms, which vary. We provide a thorough clean and can offer photo confirmation, but we can't guarantee a landlord's decision.
Yes, as add-ons: let us know at booking so they're included in your booking and estimate.
Carpet shampooing is a separate service from standard move-out cleaning: mention it when booking and we can advise on scheduling.