Empty-home detail clean

Move In / Move Out Cleaning

Make your move stress-free. We deep-clean every inch of your old or new place so you can hand over the keys with confidence — or unpack into a sparkling fresh home.

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Crystal Broom Cleaning team detailing a bathroom during a move-out clean

What's included

Bedrooms

Closet tracks and doors cleaned (including mirrored doors)
Closet floors vacuumed (including corners and baseboards)
Hanger rods and shelving dusted and cleaned
Corners, molding, and baseboards wiped clean
Floor, wall, and ceiling vents vacuumed
Doors cleaned
Light fixtures dusted and cleaned inside and out (if removed by client)
Power outlets and switch plates wiped clean
Interior windows cleaned (if reachable on step stool)
Window sills cleaned and blinds dusted
Garbage emptied and bag replaced if provided
Floors vacuumed and/or mopped

Kitchen

Interior windows cleaned (if reachable on step stool)
Window sills, doors, baseboards, corners, and molding cleaned
Power outlets and switch plates cleaned
Stove cleaned — inside and out
Refrigerator cleaned — inside and out (freezer cleaned without defrosting)
Oven cleaned — inside and out
Microwave cleaned — inside and out
Toaster oven cleaned — inside and out
Dishwasher cleaned — inside, outside, and control panel
Counters cleared, cleaned, and items replaced
Sink, faucet, drain, and stopper cleaned and polished
Light fixtures dusted and cleaned inside and out (if removed by client)
Backsplash cleaned and splatter-free
Drawers cleaned inside and out (including slides and handles)
Cabinets cleaned inside and out (handles, hinges, and kick plates)
Garbage emptied and bag replaced if provided
Floors cleaned and mopped

Bathrooms

Counters cleaned and debris-free
Sink, drain, and faucet cleaned and polished
Mirror cleaned streak-free
Medicine cabinet cleaned inside and out
Cabinets and drawers cleaned inside and out (including hardware)
Bathtub cleaned (including doors)
Shower head, drain, and faucet cleaned
Tile and grout cleaned
Interior windows cleaned (if reachable on step stool)
Window sills, switch plates, and outlets wiped clean
Light fixtures dusted and cleaned inside and out (if removed by client)
Walls and doors cleaned (washed if necessary)
Ceiling, wall, and floor vents vacuumed
Baseboards, molding, and corners cleaned
Towel bar and toilet paper holder cleaned
Toilet cleaned, including base and behind
Garbage emptied and bag replaced
Floors cleaned and mopped

Living Room, Dining Room, Office & Den

Interior windows cleaned (if reachable on step stool)
Window sills cleaned and blinds dusted
Power outlets, switch plates, and doors cleaned
Light fixtures dusted and cleaned inside and out (if removed by client)
Floor, wall, and ceiling vents vacuumed
Baseboards, corners, and molding wiped clean
Temperature control unit wiped clean
Garbage emptied and bag replaced if provided
Floors vacuumed and/or mopped

Laundry Area

Exterior of washer cleaned
Exterior of dryer cleaned (including lint collector area)
Cabinets cleaned inside and out (if present)
Doors, outlets, and light switches wiped clean
Interior windows cleaned (if reachable on step stool)
Window sills cleaned and blinds dusted
Floors vacuumed and/or mopped

Hallways, General Spaces & Common Areas

Interior windows cleaned (if reachable on step stool)
Window sills cleaned and blinds dusted
Switch plates, power outlets, and doors cleaned
Light fixtures dusted and cleaned inside and out (if removed by client)
Ceiling, wall, and floor vents vacuumed
Baseboards, molding, and corners wiped clean
Floors vacuumed and/or mopped

Best for

Renters wanting their full deposit back, sellers prepping a listing, or buyers moving into a new home.

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Frequently asked questions

Will move-out cleaning help me get my security deposit back?+

Yes — that's exactly what it's designed for. We follow a thorough checklist landlords and property managers expect, and we can provide a receipt for documentation.

Should the home be empty before you arrive?+

Ideally yes. We can clean around remaining items, but a fully empty home lets us reach every surface — that's what produces deposit-ready results.

How far in advance should I book a move-in/out clean?+

We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks ahead, especially during end-of-month windows when demand spikes.

Do you clean inside the oven and refrigerator?+

Oven and fridge interior cleaning are popular add-ons ($75 each). Just let us know when booking and we'll include them.

Move-in and move-out cleaning, explained

How a professional move-out clean protects your deposit (or your sale)

Move-in and move-out cleaning is the most detail-intensive service we offer. The home is empty, every surface is exposed, and there's no furniture to clean around — which means every shelf, drawer, baseboard, and appliance interior gets the attention it doesn't normally receive. Here's how we approach it, when to schedule, and what to expect.

Renters: how a professional clean protects your deposit

Most Illinois lease agreements require the unit to be returned in "broom-clean" or "professionally cleaned" condition. In practice, that's the line landlords use to deduct cleaning fees from your security deposit. A professional move-out clean includes inside-cabinet and inside-appliance detail that DIY cleaning routinely misses, and gives you a clean paper trail if the landlord later disputes the condition. We can provide a dated invoice and (on request) a photo summary you can attach to your move-out documentation.

Sellers and real-estate agents: a clean home shows better

Listing photos lie a little — buyers in person notice fingerprints on stainless, dust on baseboards, and the kitchen smell that the previous owners stopped noticing years ago. We work regularly with real estate agents across Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Oak Brook, and Naperville on pre-listing cleans and pre-showing detail visits. For occupied homes preparing to list, we recommend a deep clean followed by light recurring visits before each open house. For vacant homes, a single move-out style clean is usually enough.

Buyers: starting fresh in your new home

Even a home that looks clean at walkthrough usually isn't. Previous owners' cleaning standards vary widely, and the move itself kicks up dust the prior cleaning never reached. A move-in clean before your furniture arrives lets us reach every surface — inside cabinets, inside drawers, baseboards, vent covers, ceiling fans, light fixtures, appliance interiors, and the corners of closets. You'll be unpacking into a genuinely fresh home rather than gradually realizing what the previous owners left behind.

How to schedule and what we need from you

Schedule the clean for after the truck leaves (for move-out) or before the truck arrives (for move-in). The home should be completely empty of furniture, boxes, and personal belongings — any remaining items either need to be removed first or noted in advance so we can route around them. We need running water, working electricity, and lights or natural daylight. If utilities are scheduled to disconnect on a specific date, book the clean before that date.

We'll send a properly-sized team so the visit completes in one shift. For larger homes (4+ bedrooms or 3,000+ square feet), we can split the work across two days if needed.