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Move-in and move-out cleaning in Newport, RI

An empty-home clean that goes inside cabinets, drawers and appliances. Hand over the keys or unpack with confidence.

Quick answer: move-in and move-out cleaning starts at $205 for a 1-bedroom home and is about $335 for a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home. A $50 deposit holds your date and comes off your final bill.

What is included in a move-in or move-out cleaning?

The home is empty, so we can reach everything. A move clean is about 80% longer than a standard clean and covers the inside of cabinets, drawers and appliances as well as everything in a deep clean.

Kitchen

  • Inside cabinets and drawers wiped out
  • Inside the oven, fridge and microwave cleaned
  • Inside the dishwasher wiped
  • Counters, backsplash, sink and stovetop scrubbed
  • Floors cleaned edge to edge

Bathrooms

  • Toilets, tubs and showers scrubbed
  • Grout and soap scum cleaned
  • Inside vanities, medicine cabinets and drawers wiped
  • Mirrors, fixtures and floors cleaned

Bedrooms, closets and living areas

  • Closet shelves and rods wiped
  • Baseboards and door frames wiped by hand
  • Light switches, doors and handles wiped
  • Window sills and tracks wiped
  • Carpets vacuumed and hard floors mopped

Inside windows are a $60 add-on. Please take your belongings and trash with you before we arrive.

How much does move-out cleaning cost?

Move-in and move-out cleans cost about 1.8 times a standard clean. One flat price, no hourly surprises.

Home sizeStandard cleanMove-in / move-out
1 bed / 1 bath$115$205
2 bed / 1 bath$135$245
3 bed / 2 bath$185$335
4 bed / 2 bath$215$385
5 bed / 3 bath$290$520

Per clean, home in average condition. A $50 deposit holds your date and comes off your final bill.

Who is it for?

  • Renters leaving a Newport apartment or house who want the cleaning part of the deposit covered. Use our move-out checklist and the Rhode Island deposit rules.
  • Landlords and property managers turning a unit for the next tenant.
  • Sellers getting a home ready for showings or closing.
  • Buyers and new tenants who want the place clean before the boxes come in.
  • Navy families moving to or from Naval Station Newport and leaving an off-base rental.

How does it work?

  1. Pick a date once the home is empty and the movers are done. For a move-in clean, book before you bring things in.
  2. Hold the date with a $50 deposit, which comes off your bill.
  3. Leave a key or door code. We text when we start and when we finish.
  4. Tell us if anything was missed and we come back and fix it.

Common questions

How much does move-out cleaning cost in Newport, RI?

Move-in and move-out cleans start at $205 for a 1-bedroom home and are about $335 for a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home. See the full price list.

Will a move-out clean get my security deposit back?

We cannot speak for your landlord, but a thorough clean covers the cleaning part of a move-out. See the move-out checklist and Rhode Island deposit rules.

Should the home be empty?

Yes, it works best empty, with the water and power on. If a few things are left, tell us when you book.

Can you clean the same day I get the keys or hand them back?

Put your key or closing date in the booking notes and we will confirm what works.

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