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Move In / Move Out Cleaning in Richmond, VA

Move-in/out cleaning is a top-to-bottom clean of an empty home. We go further than a deep clean, inside cabinets and drawers, inside the oven, fridge and freezer, inside closets, and every room, so the place is ready for a final inspection or for you to move in.

Starting at $250Typically 4–6 hours59-point checklist

The quoted price is an estimate based on your home's size and details. If a home needs more time than expected, extra time is billed at $125/hour, prorated.

When to choose Move In / Move Out Cleaning

Renters who want their full deposit back, homeowners preparing a house for sale or for new owners, and landlords and realtors turning a unit over between tenants.

Inside cabinets, drawers, and closets
Inside the oven, fridge, and freezer
Full deep clean of every finished room
Landlord and realtor friendly

Checklist

What's included in a move in / move out cleaning

Every move in / move out cleaning follows this room-by-room checklist. Have a priority that isn't listed? Tell us when you book.

Bedrooms, living rooms & hallways

  • Remove cobwebs from ceilings (within reach)
  • Dust ceiling fans & light fixtures (within reach)
  • Dust & wipe windowsills & blinds
  • Clean windowpanes (inside only)
  • Dust & clear shelves, ledges, desks & other surfaces
  • Dust & wipe light switches
  • Dust door frames (within reach)
  • Clean & wipe mirrors & glass items
  • Hand-detail & clean exposed baseboards
  • Sweep & mop all hard flooring
  • Vacuum carpet & around furniture (furniture not moved)
  • Vacuum out closets

Bathrooms

  • Remove cobwebs from ceilings (within reach)
  • Dust reachable vents
  • Dust ceiling fans & light fixtures (within reach)
  • Dust & wipe windowsills & blinds
  • Clean windowpanes (inside only)
  • Dust & clear shelves, ledges, counters & other surfaces
  • Dust & wipe light switches
  • Dust door frames (within reach)
  • Clean shower and/or tub
  • Tile & grout cleaning
  • Wipe, clean & dry sink & faucets
  • Clean toilet, inside, outside & around
  • Hand-detail & clean baseboards
  • Clean / spot-check walls (within reach)
  • Wipe mirrors & glass items
  • Clean & sanitize counters & ledges
  • Clean inside cabinets & drawers
  • Clean exteriors of cabinets & drawers
  • Sweep & mop all flooring

Kitchen

  • Remove cobwebs from ceilings (within reach)
  • Dust reachable vents
  • Dust ceiling fans & light fixtures (within reach)
  • Dust & wipe windowsills & blinds
  • Clean windowpanes (inside only)
  • Dust & clear shelves, ledges, counters & other surfaces
  • Dust & wipe light switches
  • Dust door frames (within reach)
  • Clean the inside of the microwave
  • Clean inside fridge, freezer & oven
  • Clean stovetops
  • Clean hood vents
  • Clean exteriors of fridge, stove, microwave & dishwasher
  • Clean inside cabinets & drawers
  • Clean exteriors of cabinet & drawer fronts
  • Clean & sanitize counters & ledges
  • Wipe, clean & dry sinks & faucets
  • Wipe mirrors & glass items
  • Hand-detail & clean exposed baseboards
  • Clean / spot-check walls (within reach)
  • Sweep & mop all flooring

Laundry & extra rooms

  • Remove cobwebs throughout
  • Dust & wipe down outside of washer & dryer
  • Clean glass doorways & windows (inside only)
  • Pick up & bag trash
  • Sweep all flooring
  • Mop tile flooring
  • Vacuum carpet flooring

See the difference

Before and after a move-out clean

Real Richmond-area homes, photographed on the day of the clean.

Beforea bathtub and tiled surround, before a Brio Cleaning visit
Aftera bathtub and tiled surround, after cleaning by Brio Cleaning
Tub and tile surround
Beforethe inside of a refrigerator, before a Brio Cleaning visit
Afterthe inside of a refrigerator, after cleaning by Brio Cleaning
Refrigerator interior

Reviews

What clients say about move in / move out cleaning

Read more reviews on Google
Move-in / out cleaning
“Gabriel fit me in the same week so I could move in on time. Yorleny and her partner cleaned my whole townhouse in under three hours and left it spotless and move-in ready. I have honestly never been so impressed with a cleaning service.”
Christina SislerMay 2026 · via Google
Move-in / out cleaning
“I reached out at 8pm the night before my move-out and Gabe fit me in the next day. The team did such a thorough job, even cleaning out the oven and the fan on my super high ceiling. So grateful they scheduled me last minute.”
Arian FisherMay 2026 · via Google
Move-in / out cleaning
“Small 950 sq ft apartment turnover, but two people came and spent three hours. They cleaned that unit better than it has ever been cleaned in its history. Excellent service at a very reasonable price.”
Steve ZimmermanJul 2026 · via Google
Move-in / out cleaning
“Incredibly pleased with my move-out clean. They were friendly, thorough, very reasonably priced, and left the place spotless, even getting rid of a few super stubborn surface stains I had tried everything on.”
Charity MyersOct 2025 · via Google

FAQ

Move In / Move Out Cleaning: common questions

Should the home be empty?

It works best empty or nearly empty. We clean inside cabinets, closets and appliances, so anything left behind has to be worked around and may add time.

Is a move-in/out clean a flat price or an estimate?

The price shown when you book is an estimate based on your home's size and the information provided. Move-in and move-out cleans can take longer than expected, especially if the home hasn't been cleaned in a while. If extra time is needed, it's billed at our standard hourly rate of $125/hour, prorated.

What do you need from me for a move-out clean?

Running water and electricity need to be on at the property. Garages and other unfinished areas aren't included by default, but can be added as an extra room. If you can't be there, just send entry instructions.

Do you clean inside the oven and refrigerator?

Yes. Inside the oven, fridge and freezer is included in move-in/out cleaning, along with inside cabinets and drawers.

Will this help me get my deposit back?

We clean to inspection standard and can take before-and-after photos. Keep in mind that pre-existing wear and tear, like worn grout or stained flooring, may not come fully clean.

How far in advance should I book?

As early as you can, especially around the end of the month. That said, we often fit in last-minute and same-week move-out cleans, so call us even if it's short notice.

Do you work with realtors and landlords?

Regularly. We can coordinate access, bill the responsible party, and turn units around between tenants.

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