Move In / Move Out Cleaning Services | Portland Area
A Sparkling Clean for Smooth Transitions
We make your move lighter, cleaner, and more manageable.
Move In / Move Out Cleaning Services in Portland, OR
Our move in/move out cleaning services are here to make the transition feel easier. We detail every room so your home is in move-ready condition. It’s the kind of clean that lets you leave confidently and settle in comfortably.
It’s what leaves clients like megan saying:
“Sparkling Palaces did a wonderful job of cleaning and sanitizing our new home prior to our move in date. They were easy to communicate and schedule with and were flexible about our changed closing date. The Sparklers who provided our service, Anne, Rachel and Heather left our house in tip top shape!”
Move Out Cleaning | Portland
Moving Out? We’ll Take Care of the Cleaning
We offer move out cleans for houses, apartments, and townhomes across Portland and West Linn/Lake Oswego. Our Sparklers are pros at providing a thorough, deep clean that doesn’t overlook the details (like the appliances!) so you can hand over the keys with confidence.
- Homeowners preparing for showings
- Renters looking to protect their deposit
- Sellers wanting to leave a great impression
- Landlords between tenants
- Post-Construction Needs
Move In Cleaning | Portland
Welcome Home to a Fresh Start
Our move-in cleans will make your new home sparkle and shine! We don’t leave out any details and deep clean the refrigerator, the oven, the cabinets, and every room, making the home spotless before you move in. Your only job is to settle in! Perfect for:
- new homeowners
- renters starting fresh
- Post-Construction or Remodels
- realtors giving their clients a pristine start
Move Out / Move In Cleaning Service | Portland
The Full Shine Breakdown
Our Move In/Move Out cleaning services use our signature Transformation Sparkle method, which means we don’t miss a thing. Here’s a look at what’s covered in your cleaning service.
Kitchen
- Window over kitchen sink
- Sink faucet, handles, sink stopper and disposal
- Polish chrome
- Sink – scrub and sanitize
- Wipe down soap or detergent dispensers
- Polish stainless steel
- Fronts of cabinets, drawers and handles
- Inside all cabinets and drawers
- Counters and backsplashes
- Outsides of appliances: fridge / freezer, oven, microwave, toaster, dishwasher
- Inside of appliances: fridge / freezer, oven / oven racks, microwave, toaster
- Stove tops: Gas, Electric and Ceramic – remove grease, stains and crumbs
- Island countertops and bar area
- Floor – vacuum and double-mop
bathroom
- Mirrors
- Backsplash and wall behind sink
- Sink faucet, handles and sink stopper, with attention to crevices
- Polish chrome
- Sink – scrub and sanitize
- Counters and shelves
- Fronts of cabinets
- Inside all cabinets and drawers
- Walls around sink and toilet
- Baseboards
- Toilet – scrub and sanitize; remove mineral ring
- Shower – scrub tile or walls to remove soap scum, detail grout, clean glass sliding doors, polish chrome
- Tubs – remove soap scum
- Floor – vacuum and hand-mop
Fridge & Oven
- Inside of fridge
- Inside freezer
- Inside oven, including racks
Cobwebs & Dust
- Picture rails, chair rails, decorative trim
- Fan blades
- Bathroom vents
- Air-intake vents
- All horizontal surfaces – top of door frames, windowsills, ledges, mantels, shelving
- All baseboards, tops of all built in-bookshelves, high cabinets, inside closets
- Remove cobwebs from ceilings, light fixtures and walls
Mopping
- Hardwood floors
- Tile floors
- Linoleum floors
- Marmoleum floors
- Tile floors
- Stone floors
- Laminate floors
- Double mop kitchen and high-traffic areas
Vacuuming
- Hardwood floors
- Tile floors
- Carpeted floors – detailing the carpet along the edges of rooms
- Vacuum out fireplaces
- Vacuum out cold-air return vents and grates
Detail Cleaning
- White woodwork and trim
- Hand-dusting plantation shutters
- Dusting of high surfaces
- Wainscotting
- Picture rails and plate rails
- Leaded glass windows
- Steam mopping tiled floors
- Detailing grout
spot cleaning
- Doors, trim, window sills, baseboards
- Light switches, door handles
- Inside closets, built-ins
- Mirrors
- Interior windows
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Our Specialities
Our clients are busy and deeply value their time and their homes’ care. Some of the things clients often ask us:
- “Can you clean real hardwood floors?”
- “Do you know how to safely clean granite and marble?”
- “Can you make stainless steel or high-end appliances shine?”
- “Will our oven get cleaned?”
- “Do you know how to clean older homes with delicate finishes?”
The answer to every one of these questions is the same:
Yes!
And we do it exceptionally well again and again. Our Sparklers are trained to care for a variety of surfaces, materials, and home types with exquisite care.
FAQs
What’s Included in Your Move In / Move Out Cleaning Services?
The checklist above is what creates our signature sparkling clean. If you’re curious about the process for future cleaning services, head over to this page.
Can You Clean Empty and Furnished Homes?
Yes! We clean homes, townhomes, and apartments – with or without furniture!
How Much Notice Do You Need To Book a Portland Move Out Cleaning?
We can usually book deep cleans within 1-2 weeks or less. You can book them with us here!