Move In/Out Cleaning Service in Chicagoland's Northshore

A Seamless Transition — Leave Your Old Home Spotless or Step Into a Pristine New Space

Our move in/out cleaning service provides a thorough, top-to-bottom cleaning solution tailored for transitioning spaces. Whether you're preparing your old home for new residents or ensuring your new house is pristine before you move in, we make the process seamless with a clean environment for both incoming and outgoing residents or tenants.

Moving is stressful enough. Let us handle the cleaning so you can focus on everything else.

Perfect for: Homeowners selling or leaving a property, new homeowners moving in, landlords preparing for new tenants, renters ensuring deposit return, real estate agents preparing listings.

Service Area: Highland Park, Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Northbrook, and surrounding Chicagoland Northshore communities.

What's Included in Move In/Out Cleaning?

Our move in/out cleaning is designed for empty or nearly empty homes. It's similar to our deep cleaning service, but goes even further by cleaning inside cabinets and drawers throughout the home — ensuring every surface is spotless for the next chapter.

Every Room in Your Home

✓ Dust furniture and all flat surfaces
✓ Dust ceiling fans and vents
✓ Clean doors, trim, and light switches
✓ Basic straightening and tidying
✓ Empty trash bins and replace liners
✓ Vacuum all floors
✓ Mop hard-surface floors
✓ Clean baseboards throughout entire home
✓ Clean blinds

Kitchen

✓ Clean and sanitize sink
✓ Wipe down counter tops
✓ Clean cabinet fronts
✓ Load dishes into dishwasher (if empty)
✓ Clean interiors of all drawers and cabinets
✓ Spot-clean appliance exteriors

Add-ons available: Deep-clean inside refrigerator and inside oven (additional charge)

Bedrooms

✓ Dust all surfaces
✓ Vacuum and mop floors
✓ Clean baseboards
✓ Clean inside closets

Note: We do not make beds or change linens for move in/out cleaning, as the home should be empty or nearly empty.

Bathrooms

✓ Clean and disinfect toilet, sink, and tub/shower
✓ Clean mirrors and vanity
✓ Clean interiors of all drawers and cabinets
✓ Wipe down cabinet exteriors
✓ Vacuum and mop floors
✓ Clean baseboards

Move In/Out Cleaning Requirements

The home should be empty or nearly empty. Move in/out cleaning is designed for properties without furniture, personal belongings, or clutter. This allows our team to access all surfaces, baseboards, closets, and cabinets for thorough cleaning.

If your home still has furniture or belongings, we recommend scheduling a Deep Cleaning instead.

When to Schedule Move In/Out Cleaning

Moving Out (Sellers or Renters Leaving)

Before your final walkthrough or inspection:
Ensure your old home is left in pristine condition — whether you're selling, ending a lease, or transferring ownership. A spotless home helps secure your security deposit, makes a great final impression on buyers, and fulfills lease obligations.

Timing recommendation: Schedule move in/out cleaning after all furniture and belongings have been removed but before your final walkthrough or closing date.

Moving In (Buyers or Renters Arriving)

Before you unpack:
Start fresh in a completely clean home. Even newly constructed or recently vacated homes accumulate dust, debris, and residue during transitions. Move in/out cleaning ensures every surface — including inside cabinets and drawers — is pristine before you settle in.

Timing recommendation: Schedule move in/out cleaning after the previous occupants have vacated and before your furniture arrives.

Landlords and Property Managers

Between tenants:
Prepare your rental property for new tenants with a thorough, professional cleaning. A spotless unit attracts quality renters, reduces turnover complaints, and sets the standard for how tenants should maintain the property.

Timing recommendation: Schedule immediately after the previous tenant moves out and before showing the property or handing over keys to new tenants.

What Makes Move In/Out Cleaning Different?

Move In/Out Cleaning is specifically designed for empty or nearly empty homes and includes the most intensive level of cleaning we offer.

How it's different from our other services:

Regular Cleaning → Maintains cleanliness in lived-in homes on a recurring basis. Not suitable for empty properties.

Deep Cleaning → Restores cleanliness in lived-in homes with furniture and belongings. Includes baseboards and blinds, but not inside cabinets/drawers.

Move In/Out Cleaning → For empty homes. Includes everything in deep cleaning PLUS cleaning inside all cabinets, drawers, and closets. Most thorough option.

The Move In/Out Difference:

• Home must be empty or nearly empty
• Inside cabinets and drawers throughout the entire home
• Inside closets
• Designed for property transitions, not lived-in spaces
• Perfect for real estate transactions and lease turnovers

Why Choose Priehl for Move In/Out Cleaning?

Thorough and Comprehensive

We don't cut corners. Every cabinet, every drawer, every closet, every baseboard — cleaned and inspected. Your home will be move-in ready or move-out perfect.

Local, Relationship-Based Service

We're not a franchise. We're a local, family-owned business that treats every property with care and respect. You'll get responsive communication and reliable service throughout your transition.

Trusted by Homeowners, Landlords, and Real Estate Agents

Whether you're selling your family home, managing rental properties, or preparing a listing, we deliver the professional results you need for a seamless transition.

Flexible Scheduling

We understand moving timelines can shift. We work with your schedule and accommodate last-minute changes when possible.

How It Works

1. Get a Free Quote — Move in/out cleaning pricing is based on your home size and condition. Call, text, or book online for a customized estimate.
2. Schedule Your Clean — Coordinate with your moving timeline. We recommend scheduling after furniture removal but before your final walkthrough or move-in date.
3. Confirm the Home is Empty — Our team will confirm the property is vacant or nearly vacant when we arrive. If there's still significant furniture or belongings, we may recommend rescheduling as a deep clean instead.
4. Our Team Cleans Thoroughly — We clean every surface, inside and out, top to bottom.
5. Final Walkthrough — Come back to a spotless, move-in ready or move-out perfect home.

Optional Add-On Services

Customize your move in/out cleaning with these available add-ons:

Inside Refrigerator Cleaning
Remove shelves and drawers, thoroughly clean interior, wipe down all surfaces, eliminate odors (additional charge)

Inside Oven Cleaning
Deep-clean oven interior, racks, and glass door to remove baked-on grease and grime (additional charge)

Garage Cleaning
Sweep and organize garage space (additional charge, availability may vary)

Ask about add-on services when booking your move in/out cleaning.

Your Satisfaction Is Our Top Priority

From the moment you sign up for service with Priehl Cleaning, we make sure you receive the best in-home care. We will go the extra mile to deliver the best house cleaning experience with a professional cleaning service.

In order to enhance your experience with Priehl Cleaning, please read the following information.

Service Disclaimer

• Priehl Cleaning does NOT guarantee the removal of stains such as rust, mildew, or others caused by hard water build-up or lack of maintenance.
• All areas are expected to be free of clutter.
• We require to be informed of items or surfaces needing special care.
• We are NOT responsible for damage due to fault and/or improper installation of any item.
• All surfaces (i.e. marble, granite, hardwood floors, concrete floors, etc.) are assumed sealed and ready to clean without causing harm.
• Furniture on wood floors is assumed to have proper protection.

Notice

• We only clean inside windows and blinds that can be reached with a 2-step ladder.
• For safety, no other jobs should be done while we are cleaning.
• The presence of other workers or excess of people in the house might cause the estimate to be inaccurate.
• Having other work done in a house while our teams are working might affect the cost and time needed to complete the cleaning to your satisfaction.
• No heavy furniture will be moved.

Open Communication

Priehl Cleaning is a local company that relies primarily on word-of-mouth recommendations, so please communicate any concerns you might have about the service disclaimer or a house cleaning experience with our company. We want to make sure your experience is great so you share it with others.