Move-in and move-out cleaning in Southwest Florida
All Shiny Cleaning gets empty homes ready for their next chapter.
- Insured
- Certified cleaners
- Family owned
- Free estimates
What is included in move-in and move-out cleaning?
A complete top-to-bottom clean of an empty property, including the inside of cabinets, drawers, and closets.
| Area | What our team does |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | Cabinets and drawers inside and out, appliances inside and out, and counters, sink, and backsplash detailed |
| Bathrooms | Toilets, tubs, showers, sinks, and vanities detailed and disinfected; mirrors and fixtures polished |
| Rooms and closets | Closets, shelves, baseboards, doors, frames, and light switches cleaned |
| Windows | Interior windows, sills, and tracks cleaned |
| Floors | Every floor vacuumed and mopped, including corners and edges |
Who books move-in and move-out cleaning?
Homeowners selling a house, renters who want their full deposit back, landlords preparing a unit, property managers handling turnovers, and realtors getting a listing ready for photos.
How does booking work?
Booking takes three simple steps, and most people finish in about two minutes.
Start a chat or call
Tap Chat for a free estimate or give us a call. Our team will ask a few quick questions about your home.
Confirm the plan
We recommend the right service, confirm the scope, and set a date and time that work for you.
Enjoy a clean home
Our uniformed team arrives on time, follows a written checklist, and finishes with a quality walkthrough.
Why work with All Shiny?
An insured, professional company with certified cleaners and healthcare-level standards.
Insured and professional
All Shiny Cleaning is an insured, professional cleaning company. A certificate of insurance is available on request.
Certified, trained cleaners
Every cleaner is trained and certified in professional methods, safe product use, and care for fine surfaces.
Healthcare-level standards
Our checklists come from a healthcare background, where a clean room protects the people in it.
Family owned and supervised
The owners oversee quality on every home, rental, and office we clean.
Which services pair well with this one?
Many clients combine two services into one home care plan.
What do clients ask about move-in and move-out cleaning?
Short answers to the questions we hear most. For anything else, give us a call.
What should be included in a move-out cleaning checklist?
A move-out checklist should cover everything a landlord or buyer will open, touch, or look behind, in an empty home.
- Inside and outside of all cabinets and drawers
- Inside the oven, microwave, refrigerator, and freezer
- Dishwasher door, seals, and filter area
- Bathrooms detailed, including grout, glass, and behind the toilet
- Closets, shelves, and rods
- Baseboards, doors, frames, and light switches
- Interior windows, sills, and tracks
- Every floor, including corners and closets
See our printable room-by-room move-out list.
How clean should a property be before new tenants move in?
A new tenant should be able to unpack immediately: every cabinet and drawer clean inside, appliances clean inside, bathrooms sanitized, and floors clean throughout.
A useful standard is to clean the unit so it matches or exceeds the condition noted in the previous move-in inspection. Pay special attention to the kitchen and bathrooms, which tenants inspect first, and to sliding door tracks and window sills, which collect sand and debris in Florida. Take dated photos of each room after cleaning; they protect you if there is a question at the end of the next lease.
All Shiny's make-ready cleaning follows a written checklist and includes completion photos for landlords and managers.
When should a homeowner schedule cleaning before listing a property for sale?
Schedule a deep cleaning after decluttering and repairs are finished, and two to three days before listing photos. That way the photos, showings, and first open house all show the home at its best.
The usual order is: declutter and remove extra furniture, finish small repairs and paint touch-ups, deep clean, then stage and photograph. Cleaning before repairs means cleaning twice. If the home will be on the market for several weeks, book a light refresh weekly or before each open house, focusing on kitchens, bathrooms, entry, and glass.
All Shiny works with homeowners and realtors on pre-listing cleaning across Southwest Florida.
What is the difference between move-out cleaning and deep cleaning?
A move-out cleaning is a deep cleaning done in an empty home, plus the inside of every cabinet, drawer, closet, and appliance. Without furniture and belongings, the team can reach every surface.
A deep cleaning in a lived-in home works around furniture and personal items, and inside cabinets is usually an add-on. A move-out cleaning is built for handover, so it focuses on what a landlord, buyer, or new tenant will inspect. Because of that extra scope, move-out cleanings often take longer than a deep cleaning of the same home.
How can real estate agents prepare a home for professional photography and showings?
Get the home empty of clutter, spotless on glass and fixtures, and full of light. Cameras exaggerate dust, streaks, and clutter, so detail matters more than in everyday cleaning.
- Clear counters, fridge doors, and bathroom vanities completely.
- Clean all glass, mirrors, and stainless steel streak-free.
- Open blinds, replace burned-out bulbs, and use matching bulb colors.
- Make beds with smooth, light-colored bedding.
- Clean the lanai, pool area, and entry, which often appear in hero photos.
- Hide trash cans, pet items, and personal photos.
Book the cleaning a day or two before the photographer, so nothing is disturbed in between.
Should the home be empty for a move-out cleaning?
An empty home gives the best result because we can reach every cabinet, closet, and corner. We are also happy to plan around your moving day.