A move-in cleaning covers the entire home top to bottom — not just the visible surfaces, but inside every cabinet, appliance, and closet. It assumes the space is empty and the goal is a clean slate before you bring in your belongings.
Here is exactly what a professional move-in clean includes, what it costs in Toronto, and when to book one.
What’s Included in a Move-In / Move-Out Clean
Kitchen
- Inside and outside the oven, including racks and door glass
- Inside the fridge — shelves, drawers, door bins, and seals
- Inside the microwave
- All cabinet interiors wiped down
- Countertops and backsplash scrubbed
- Sink and faucet descaled and sanitized
- Exterior of all appliances
Bathrooms
- Toilet — bowl, base, tank, and seat
- Tub and shower — tiles, grout, door tracks, and fixtures
- Sink and vanity
- Mirrors and glass surfaces
- Inside medicine cabinets and vanity drawers
- Floors scrubbed including behind the toilet
Bedrooms and Living Areas
- Inside all closets — shelves, rods, and floors
- Baseboards wiped down
- Doors and door frames cleaned on both sides
- Light switches and outlet covers wiped
- Window sills and tracks
- Ceiling fans and light fixtures dusted
- Floors vacuumed and mopped
Throughout the Home
- All vents dusted
- Walls spot-cleaned
- Garbage removed
- Final walkthrough before the team leaves
Move-In vs. Move-Out Cleaning — Is There a Difference?
The scope is the same. The difference is timing and who is responsible:
- Move-out clean: Done by the outgoing tenant or owner, usually to recover a security deposit or meet handover conditions
- Move-in clean: Done by the incoming tenant or owner, usually because you do not trust that the previous occupants cleaned thoroughly — or because you simply want to start fresh
Either way, the checklist is identical. It is an empty-home, full-interior clean.
Move-In Cleaning Prices in Toronto
Move-in and move-out cleaning is more involved than a standard or deep clean — it covers the full interior of an empty home including all cabinet interiors and appliances. Prices reflect that additional scope.
| Bedrooms | Typical Bathrooms | Move-In / Move-Out Clean |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 1 bathroom | from $250 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | from $325 |
| 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | from $375 |
| 4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | from $450 |
| 5 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | from $500 |
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When to Book a Move-In Clean
- Closing day or shortly before possession: Book for the day the previous owners vacate so the home is clean before your furniture arrives
- Rental turnovers: Between tenants — essential for maintaining property condition and attracting quality renters
- Before a listing: An empty home cleaned professionally photographs and shows better
- After receiving keys on a new build: Construction dust and adhesive residue are not cleaned by the builder
Do You Need a Professional, or Can You DIY?
You can clean an empty home yourself — but it takes most people a full day for a 3-bedroom house, and the checklist above is easy to underestimate. Inside the oven, grout lines, closet interiors, and cabinet shelves add up quickly.
A professional team typically finishes in 3–5 hours with two people. You get the home in move-in condition without spending your first day in a new place scrubbing.
Book a Move-In Clean in Toronto or the GTA
No More Chores serves Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Pickering, Oshawa, and surrounding areas. We have been handling move-in and move-out cleans across the GTA since 2016.
See the full scope on our move-in / move-out cleaning page, or get your quote now.
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