Move-In Cleaning
Start Fresh in Your New Home with Expert Move-In Cleaning
Moving into a new home should be exciting, not stressful. But before you unpack those boxes and arrange your furniture, there’s one critical step that makes all the difference: professional move-in cleaning that transforms your new space into a truly fresh, sanitized, and welcoming environment.
Bastos Cleaning Services specializes in comprehensive move-in cleaning throughout the Bay Area, ensuring your new home is spotless, healthy, and ready for your family from day one. As a locally owned, family-operated business, we understand that moving is already overwhelming—let us handle the cleaning so you can focus on settling in and making your new house a home.
What Is Move-In Cleaning?
Move-in cleaning is a thorough, intensive cleaning service performed before you move your belongings into a new home, apartment, or condo. Unlike regular maintenance cleaning, move-in cleaning addresses every surface, corner, and crevice in an empty space, removing all traces of previous occupants and preparing the property for your fresh start.
This comprehensive service goes far beyond basic tidying. Move-in cleaning includes deep scrubbing of appliances, sanitizing bathrooms, cleaning inside cabinets and closets, washing windows, and ensuring every inch of your new home meets the highest cleanliness standards. When we’re finished, your space will be move-in ready—completely clean, sanitized, and safe for your family.
Our Comprehensive Move-In Cleaning Service
Kitchen - Deep Cleaned and Sanitized
Inside and Outside All Appliances
- Refrigerator interior and exterior deep cleaning, including shelves and drawers
- Oven interior scrubbing (removing built-up grease and residue)
- Microwave interior and exterior cleaning
- Dishwasher interior cleaning and filter check
- Stove and range hood degreasing
Cabinets and Storage
- Cabinet interiors wiped and sanitized (all shelves and surfaces)
- Cabinet exteriors cleaned and polished
- Drawer interiors cleaned
- Pantry shelving cleaned
Surfaces and Fixtures
- Countertops deep cleaned and sanitized
- Backsplash scrubbed and degreased
- Sink deep cleaning and sanitization
- Faucets descaled and polished
- Under-sink area cleaned
- Light fixtures and ceiling fans cleaned
- Switch plates and outlets wiped
Floors and Details:
- Floor deep scrubbing (tile grout cleaning included)
- Baseboards wiped clean
- Window sills and tracks cleaned
- Walls spot cleaned
- Trash receptacle area sanitized
Bathrooms - Thoroughly Sanitized
Fixtures and Surfaces
- Toilet complete deep cleaning (bowl, tank, base, behind, and around)
- Shower and tub deep scrubbing with special attention to grout and caulking
- Shower doors or curtain tracks cleaned
- Sink and vanity deep cleaning
- Faucets descaled and polished
- Mirrors streak-free cleaning
- Countertops sanitized
Storage and Details
- Cabinet and vanity interiors cleaned
- Medicine cabinet interior wiped
- Drawers cleaned inside and out
- Shelving sanitized
- Towel bars and toilet paper holders cleaned
- Light fixtures and exhaust fans cleaned
Floors and Walls
- Floor deep scrubbing and sanitization
- Tile and grout cleaning
- Baseboards wiped
- Walls spot cleaned
- Window sills and tracks cleaned
Bedrooms and Living Areas
Surfaces
- All surfaces dusted and wiped
- Window sills and tracks thoroughly cleaned
- Closet interiors completely cleaned (shelves, rods, floors)
- Built-in shelving and storage areas cleaned
Details
- Light fixtures and ceiling fans cleaned
- Air vents dusted
- Switch plates and outlets wiped
- Baseboards cleaned throughout
- Door frames and doors wiped
- Mirror and glass cleaning
Floors
- Carpets professionally vacuumed
- Hard floors swept and mopped
- Under radiators and in corners cleaned
- Edges and corners detailed
The Bastos Move-In Cleaning Advantage
Empty Home Specialists
We specialize in cleaning empty properties, understanding the unique challenges and opportunities vacant spaces present. Our teams know how to work efficiently in empty homes, accessing every area without furniture obstacles and delivering truly comprehensive results.
Eco-Friendly, Safe Cleaning Products
Even in a vacant home, we prioritize health and environmental responsibility. Our move-in cleaning uses non-toxic, biodegradable products that are safe for families, pets, and the environment.
Detailed Inspection Process
Before we consider the job complete, our team performs a comprehensive quality inspection using a detailed checklist. We ensure every area meets our exacting standards before you arrive. If something doesn’t meet expectations, we address it immediately—no questions asked.
Flexible Scheduling
We understand that moving timelines can be unpredictable. Bastos Cleaning offers flexible scheduling to accommodate your move-in dates.
Why Professional Move-In Cleaning Matters
Start with a Clean Slate
You have no idea what happened in your new home before you arrived. Previous tenants or owners may have had different cleanliness standards, pets, smoking habits, or hygiene practices. Professional move-in cleaning eliminates all traces of previous occupancy, giving you complete peace of mind and a truly fresh beginning.
Protect Your Family's Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), thorough cleaning and disinfection of living spaces significantly reduces germs, bacteria, allergens, and other pathogens that can affect health. Move-in cleaning isn't just about appearance—it's about creating a safe, healthy environment for your family, especially important if you have young children, elderly family members, or anyone with respiratory sensitivities.
Easier Than Cleaning Yourself
After the exhaustion of packing, coordinating movers, managing logistics, and handling paperwork, the last thing you need is hours of intensive cleaning. Our professional team handles the dirty work while you focus on the countless other moving tasks demanding your attention.
Clean Hard-to-Reach Places Now
Once your furniture and belongings are in place, accessing areas like behind appliances, inside high cabinets, or deep corners becomes difficult or impossible. Move-in cleaning tackles these areas while the space is still empty, ensuring every part of your home receives proper attention.
Make a Better First Impression on Your New Home
There's something psychologically powerful about walking into a spotlessly clean space. Professional move-in cleaning helps you fall in love with your new home immediately, setting a positive tone for this exciting new chapter.
Ready to Move Into a Spotlessly Clean Home?
Don’t start your new chapter in someone else’s dirt and grime. Bastos Cleaning’s professional move-in cleaning services ensure your new Bay Area home is fresh, sanitized, and truly ready for your family.