How it works

How move in/out cleaning works

1. Get a price

Tell us about your home, get an instant quote, and secure your slot — all in under a minute.

2. Get a 5-star clean

An experienced cleaning team arrives fully equipped and follows an agency-approved checklist for the perfect clean.

3. Cleaning sorted

Move in - or out - of your spotless home.

Why choose Housekeep?

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London's best move-out cleaners

Millions of cleans have been booked through Housekeep, with an average rating of 4.9-stars

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Get a quote online

We'll provide you with a simple price based on the size of your home

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The team stays until the job's done

With move in/out cleaning there's no time limit - the cleaning team stays the work is done!

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Professional service

We're an award-winning service you can trust. All cleaners are experienced and background checked

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Get your deposit back

All cleaning teams use an agency approved checklist to ensure your deposit is returned

What you get with Housekeep

What's included in a move in/out clean?

Move in/out cleaning includes:

  • Dusting and wiping of all surfaces
  • Oven cleaning
  • Cleaning of the dishwasher and washing machine
  • Wiping inside and outside of cupboards
  • Fridge & freezer cleaning
  • Inside windows
  • Deep cleaning of kitchen and bathrooms, including descaling
  • Vacuuming of all upholstery and flooring
  • Mopping all hard flooring

Extra services

In addition to the inclusive tasks above, you can add these optional extra services to your move in/out clean.

Carpet cleaning

Carpet cleaning

Remove stains and make your carpets & rugs as good as new More info

Clean outdoor areas

Clean outdoor areas

Clear your balcony, patio or decking of dirt and debris More info

Upholstery cleaning

Upholstery cleaning

Remove dirt, dust & allergens from your furniture with upholstery cleaning. Available for your sofa, curtains, blinds and mattresses More info

Antiviral sanitisation

Antiviral sanitisation

Using disinfectant and virucidal products to kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses More info

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Frequently asked questions

Most tenancy agreements require you to organise a move-out/end of tenancy clean prior to checking out of the property.

If you do not organise a clean, and the property fails to meet the landlord’s requirements for cleanliness, you may have a fee deducted from your security deposit to cover the cost of cleaning.

Move in/out cleaning is more thorough than a standard home clean, and takes longer to complete. It’s designed to thoroughly clean a property before new tenants move in.

Cleaning of kitchen appliances and white goods is included as standard in a move in/out clean. All cupboards will be cleaned - inside and out - as well as inside windows.

All tasks included in a standard home clean - including mopping, vacuuming and surface cleaning - are also completed during a move in/out clean.

Our move in/move out cleaning service is the most thorough clean you can book. It's designed for homes that are completely empty, so the cleaning team can clean even more hard-to-reach areas - including the inside of cupboards & appliances.

Deep cleaning is more thorough than regular cleaning, but is designed for homes that are still being lived in.

Ideally the property should be fully cleared. The only items that should be left in the property are those staying in the property after you move out. If you require the inside of cupboards to be cleaned, these will need to be emptied in advance of the clean.

We take a card payment when you book. We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express payment cards. 
 

Cleaners can collect keys from a key safe, a neighbour or your estate agent (within a ten minute walk of the property). Just let us know where the keys will be in the ‘Any other details?’ section of the booking form.
 

It usually takes your cleaning team 3-5 hours to complete a move-in/move-out clean.

The cleaning team will bring everything they need for your move in/move out clean, including all products and a vacuum cleaner.
 

About move in/out cleaning

It used to be tricky to find a professional move in/move out cleaning service. But we’ve made the whole process seamless – from click, to clean to cashless payment.

Just tell us about the job, and we’ll show you an instant price for your move in/move out clean. If you’d like to book, choose a date and time that works for you and pay to secure your slot.

Our move in/move out cleaning service is perfect when you’re moving house. All professional move in/move out cleaners use an agency approved checklist to ensure that new home feeling.

Move in/move out cleaning includes all standard cleaning tasks – like dusting, vacuuming and mopping –  as well cleaning appliances, inside windows and inside cupboards. You can customise your move in/move out clean with extra tasks, including inside fridge/freezer cleaning, carpet steam cleaning, upholstery & sofa steam cleaning, and cleaning external areas (balconies, terraces, patios).

Move in/move out cleans are normally completed by a team of two professional cleaners. They’ll bring all of the products and equipment for the perfect clean. All you need to do is make sure that the property is packed up and emptied before they arrive.

Housekeep is the UK’s best cleaning service, with a 4.9* average rating. We’ve completed over 1.5 million cleans – including thousands of professional move in/move out cleans.

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4.8/5

Based on 629 customer reviews

5 stars
554
4 stars
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3 stars
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15
Couldn't ask for better. Timely and polite calls from the team, punctual arrival, impeccable cleaning job. Superb.
2 weeks ago
Simon
Hamm Court (KT13)
Exceptional work. I am so impressed with the way the flat was cleaned. End of tenancy cleaning was thorough.
Today
Amy
Tulse Hill (SW2)
Excellent quality clean. Very thorough job, particularly on the oven and the rug and mattress that needed extra/steam cleaning.
Yesterday
C
Three Mills (E3)
The cleaners did a great job, especially on the shower and oven. They were on time, friendly and kept me updated when they were done. Highly recommend.
2 days ago
Scott
Cambridge Heath (E2)
Daniel and his team were incredible. Fantastic work and communication. The cleaning job was so good, my agent has requested for his details so that they can use him in the future. Very happy with Housekeeps platform and the service from this cleaner.
4 days ago
George
RG2
Really thorough clean, especially in the fridge and the oven and cleaning the bathroom! Will definitely use again :)
4 days ago
Jenny
Didcot (OX11)
Cleaners were excellent. They were both very thorough, respectful of the house and super easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend!
5 days ago
M
Wandsworth (SW18)
Amazing service at our apartment as we moved out - too busy packing to clean! Nothing was too much trouble for the two ladies we had, which is much appreciated considering our place was grubby in some areas.
1 week ago
J
MK10
- Efficient - Professional - Respectful of the property - Polite and friendly - On time
1 week ago
J
RG9

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Alina Cornelia - home cleaner in Burnham, Eton, Farnham Common, Slough, Slough, Windsor, Winkfield

Alina Cornelia

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Burnham Eton Farnham Common Slough Slough Windsor Winkfield

“Alina did a fantastic job! She was friendly, thorough, and left the house looking spotless. Highly recommend her!.”

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Prince - home cleaner in Baker Street, Camden Town, Euston, Lisson Grove, Lisson Grove, Primrose Hill, St John's Wood

Prince

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Baker Street Camden Town Euston Lisson Grove Lisson Grove Primrose Hill St John's Wood

“Prince was great, did a really thorough clean of the house and everywhere that I asked. Was also really lovely and friendly. Would definitely hire him again!.”

R, Baker Street (NW1) - Today

Syed - home cleaner in Bishopsgate, Globe Town, Globe Town, Roman Road, Shadwell, Stoke Newington, Whitechapel

Syed

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Bishopsgate Globe Town Globe Town Roman Road Shadwell Stoke Newington Whitechapel

“Syed did an amazing job cleaning my flat (kitchen, 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms and living area). He was very through, detailed and kind. I recommend his services highly..”

T, Stratford City (E20) - Today

Malgorzata - home cleaner in Chapel End, Hoe Street, Leyton, Markhouse, Upper Walthamstow, Walthamstow, Walthamstow Central

Malgorzata

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Chapel End Hoe Street Leyton Markhouse Upper Walthamstow Walthamstow Walthamstow Central

“Thanks again Gorza! Always leaving our house bright and shiny, and always coming and going with a smile and a chat :).”

H, Hoe Street (E17) - Today

Mariana - home cleaner in Brondesbury Park, Childs Hill, Cricklewood, Kilburn, Neasden, Paddington Basin, Regents Canal

Mariana

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Brondesbury Park Childs Hill Cricklewood Kilburn Neasden Paddington Basin Regents Canal

“Thank you Mariana , you're lovely and professional, the flat was so clean ! You will update me on what you need to keep everything smooth for your cleans ...”

L, Paddington Basin (W9) - Today

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