Home Move In/Out Clean
Ready for the 
keys. The most 
thorough clean.
An empty home left spotless and ready for its next resident, including inside the fridge, oven and cabinets.
Background-checked, insured prosAll supplies includedPay only after the cleanCancel free with 48 hours' notice
Best for
- Renters moving out
- Homeowners selling
- People moving into a new place
- Property managers and realtors
- Homes that are empty or nearly empty
Not the right fit
- Occupied, furnished homes. Try Deep Clean
- Junk removal or hauling, which isn't offered. Talk to the team
- Porches and other outdoor areas. Patios, balconies and garage sweeps are add-ons; for anything else, ask the team before you book
What's included, room by room. Inside and out.
Everything in a Deep Clean, plus the insides of appliances, cabinets and closets.
Kitchen
- Everything in the Deep Clean kitchen
- Clean inside the fridge, oven and microwave
- Wipe cabinet interiors
- Scrub stovetop, above and below
- Windows, window tracks and blinds
Bathrooms
- Everything in the Deep Clean bathroom
- Wipe inside all cabinets and drawers
- Scrub tub, shower and sink
- Scrub and sanitize the entire toilet
- Wipe countertops and mirrors
- Sweep, vacuum and mop floors
Living spaces and bedrooms
- Everything in the Deep Clean living spaces
- Wipe inside all cabinets and closets
- Windows, window tracks, sills and blinds
- Dust and wipe all surfaces, including baseboards
Not included
- Carpet shampooing or stain removal
- Heavy hauling or junk removal
- Outdoor areas other than a patio, balcony or garage sweep (add-ons)
- Wall washing or painting
Move-out cleaning prices. Flat, by home size.
| Typical home | Move In/Out Clean |
|---|---|
| Studio, 1 bath, 500 sq ft | $209 |
| 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 750 sq ft | $214 |
| 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1,000 sq ft | $279 |
| 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,500 sq ft | $343 |
| 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2,100 sq ft | $407 |
| 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,800 sq ft | $471 |
Prices for typical Chicago-area homes, before tip. Inside the fridge, oven, microwave, cabinets and closets are included, so there are no add-on fees for them. Patio or balcony ($35) and garage sweep ($50) are optional add-ons. Your home may be bigger or smaller, so your instant price when you book is the one that counts. See every price in the Chicago house cleaning price guide.
Your move-out cleaning checklist. From booking to keys.
- 01
Two weeks before
Book your Move In/Out Clean for after the movers leave and before your final walkthrough. End-of-month dates fill up first.
- 02
The week of the move
Gather keys, fobs and garage remotes, and replace burned-out bulbs. Repairs, patching and painting aren't part of the clean.
- 03
Moving day
Empty the fridge, freezer, cabinets and closets, and keep the water and electricity on. Leave access details in your booking notes.
- 04
The clean
Your pro cleans inside the fridge, oven, microwave, cabinets and closets, plus baseboards, window tracks, bathrooms and floors, with all supplies brought in.
- 05
Check the home
Walk through before your pro leaves, so anything you'd like touched up gets done on the spot.
- 06
The walkthrough
Compare the home with your move-in photos or your landlord's checklist, then hand over the keys.
Landlords and buyers look closely at the places that get skipped in a regular clean: inside the oven and fridge, cabinets and drawers, bathroom grime, baseboards and window tracks. A Move In/Out Clean covers all of them.
Move-out cleaning questions
How much does move out cleaning cost in Chicago?
At Grovewell, a Move In/Out Clean for a typical studio is about $209, a 2 bedroom, 1 bath home of about 1,000 sq ft is about $279, and a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home of about 1,500 sq ft is about $343. Your exact price depends on square footage, bedrooms and bathrooms, and you see it instantly when you book.
What's included in a move-out clean?
Everything in a Deep Clean, plus inside the fridge, oven and microwave, inside all kitchen and bathroom cabinets and drawers, inside closets, windows, window tracks and blinds, and baseboards throughout. All supplies are included.
Does the home need to be empty?
It works best in an empty or nearly empty home, so the team can reach inside every cabinet, closet and appliance. If you're still living there with furniture in place, a Deep Clean is usually the better fit.
Will a move-out clean help me get my security deposit back?
Our checklist covers the spots landlords and property managers usually check, like inside the oven and fridge, cabinets, bathrooms, floors and baseboards. We can't promise what your landlord decides, but we check in before your pro leaves so you can point out anything to touch up.
When should I schedule my move-out clean?
After the movers leave and before your final walkthrough or key handoff. Book a few days ahead, especially at the end of the month, when most Chicago leases turn over.
Do I need to be there?
No. Many clients leave a key with the front desk, a lockbox or a door code. Add the access details to your booking notes.
Is a move-in clean the same as a move-out clean?
Yes. It's the same top-to-bottom clean, done before you unpack, so cabinets, closets and appliances are clean before your things go in.
Do you shampoo carpets or wash walls?
No. Carpet shampooing, wall washing, painting and junk removal aren't included. Patios, balconies and garage sweeps can be added when you book.
Do I pay before the clean?
No. There is no deposit and no upfront charge. Your card is charged only after the clean is complete.
Real homes. Real results.
Real before-and-after photos from Grovewell cleans across Chicagoland.
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