What’s Included in a Move-Out Clean?

Packing up is a hassle on its own — but cleaning every inch of your space before handing over the keys? That’s next-level exhausting.

And yet, it’s one of the most overlooked (and stressful) parts of any move.

Whether you’re leaving a cozy condo, relocating from your first apartment, or handing over keys to a buyer, professional move-out and move-in cleaning services can completely change your experience — saving time, money, and your sanity.

Let’s break down what’s included, why it matters, and where to find help if you're moving in Southern California.

🧽 What’s Included in a Move-Out Clean?

Professional cleaners don’t just wipe counters. They reset the entire space — especially the areas most landlords and property managers check first.

A high-quality move-out clean should include:

• Inside the fridge, oven, microwave, and dishwasher

• Bathroom deep cleaning — tubs, sinks, tile grout

• Cabinets and drawers (interior + exterior)

• Floor vacuuming + mopping (even under furniture!)

• Dusting fans, vents, windowsills, baseboards

• Spot-cleaning walls, switches, and doors

✅ Pro Tip: Many landlords in cities like Irvine and Fullerton include a cleaning clause in their leases — skip this step, and you risk losing part of your deposit.

🧼 Move-In Cleanings: A Fresh Start (for Real)

You’d be surprised how many “clean” homes still have grime in overlooked places.

Whether you’re moving into a rental in Anaheim or buying your dream home in San Clemente, a professional move-in clean can give you total peace of mind.

It covers things like:

• Sanitizing high-touch areas like light switches, handles, and faucets

• Dusting blinds, vents, baseboards, and corners

• Disinfecting bathrooms and kitchens

• Removing leftover debris or signs of previous tenants

✅ Pro Tip: If you're moving into a place in Laguna Niguel or Brea, try scheduling the clean before your furniture arrives — it makes the process faster and more detailed.

📦 How It Protects Your Deposit (and Your Peace)

In fast-paced rental markets like Dana Point and Irvine, property managers expect units to be spotless when vacated — or they’ll deduct cleaning fees from your security deposit.

Move-out cleanings help:

• Avoid unexpected move-out charges

• Keep things professional between tenants and landlords

• Save hours of last-minute scrubbing (and stress)

And if you're selling a home? A clean space shows better — helping buyers picture themselves in the home instead of noticing smudges and dust.

💛 We’ve Got SoCal Covered

Sunny Sweepers proudly serves homes, apartments, and rentals across:

• San Clemente, Laguna Niguel, and Dana Point

• Irvine, Anaheim, Brea, and Fullerton

• Plus the rest of Orange County, San Bernardino County, and East LA County

Whether you're moving in or out — or just want a fresh start — our professional cleaners handle the deep stuff so you can focus on the fun stuff (like settling in).

👀 Want to See Real-Life Transformations?

✨ Follow @sunnysweepers on Instagram for behind-the-scenes cleaning videos, before-and-after magic, and expert tips you won’t find on Google.

We show you what most people miss — and how the right clean can totally change your space (and your stress level).