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MOVE-IN / MOVE-OUT CLEANING

Move-In &
Move-Out Cleaning
in Sacramento 

A clean start. A thoughtful finish.

The same detailed checklist for moving in or moving out, tailored to your property.

BrightNest Cleaning professional mopping the floor of an empty home with moving boxes near the entrance.

Moving in

Moving out

One detailed checklist

A thorough clean for a fresh start or final handoff

We use the same service scope for Move-In and Move-Out Cleaning. Tell us about the property, its condition and your moving date.

YOUR CLEANING CHECKLIST

A fresh space, room by room

A clear checklist for each area, with optional extras listed separately.

Living & Dining

Dust and wipe surfaces.

Dust the exterior of electronics and straighten cushions and throws.

Clean baseboards, doors, frames, handles and switches.

Clean accessible ceiling fans, light fixtures and vent covers.

Clean blinds, window sills and frames.

Clean interior window glass.

Remove cobwebs, vacuum carpets and clean hard floors.

Bedrooms & Closets

Clean closet shelves and surfaces.

Clean doors, mirrors, baseboards and trim.

Clean window sills, switches and handles.

Remove dust and accessible cobwebs.

Vacuum and mop floors.

Bathrooms

Clean toilets, sinks, counters, tubs and showers.

Detail tile, grout, fixtures, shower glass and tracks.

Clean mirrors.

Clean cabinets and drawers inside and out.

Remove soap residue and mineral deposits where removal is possible.

Clean floors.

Kitchen

Clean counters, backsplash, sink and faucet.

Clean cabinets and drawers inside and out.

Clean oven, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher interiors and exteriors.

Degrease the stovetop, range hood and filters.

Move the stove and refrigerator to clean beneath and behind them where accessible and safely movable, as agreed.

Clean floors. Freezer interior cleaning is a paid add-on.

Laundry Room

Clean the laundry area and utility sink.

Clean behind appliances where accessible.

Clean floors.

Entryways & Additional Areas

Clean doors, baseboards and light fixtures.

Detail interior tracks and blinds in good condition.

Clean floors and remove trash.

Organize cabinets as agreed.

Optional paid add-ons

Sweeping and cleaning the garage floor, removing accessible cobwebs, and dusting accessible shelves

Sweeping and cleaning accessible patio or balcony floors, removing cobwebs, and wiping accessible railings and surfaces.

Need something beyond our checklist? Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll review your request and, if we can accommodate it, confirm the scope and any additional cost before your cleaning.

Before your cleaning

Blinds are cleaned only when they are in good condition. Broken or bent blinds are excluded.

Moving appliances and access beneath or behind them are agreed in advance and depend on safe access.

Mineral deposit removal depends on the surface and whether the deposit can be removed.

Cabinet interiors and organization are confirmed in the property checklist.

Carpets are vacuumed. Shampooing and extraction are not offered.

A simple process

1

Share your moving date

Share your space, priorities and preferred timing.

2

Confirm the cleaning scope

We’ll confirm the selected areas, tasks and any additional charges.

3

Arrive to a fresh space

Your cleaning follows the checklist agreed for your space.

Frequently asked questions

Let’s keep your home feeling brighter.

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