Move-In Cleaning Services in NYC
Your new apartment should feel new. Before you unpack a single box, let us make sure every surface is clean, sanitized, and ready for you. Because you shouldn't have to clean up someone else's mess to start your fresh start.
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Why Clean Before You Move In?
Moving into a new apartment or home is exciting. What is not exciting is wondering what the previous occupants left behind — inside the oven, behind the toilet, in the cabinets, embedded in the bathroom grout. Even if the property was supposedly cleaned before you got the keys, you have no way of knowing how thorough that cleaning actually was. A move-in cleaning in NYC gives you that certainty.
Even properties that appear clean on the surface often have areas that were not properly addressed between tenants or owners. Cabinet interiors with crumbs and residue from whoever lived there before. Refrigerator shelves that were wiped but never actually sanitized. Bathroom grout that has not been properly scrubbed in months. Baseboards coated in dust and grime. That buildup exists whether you can see it immediately or not — and you will be living with it every single day.
Our NYC move-in cleaning service gives you the fresh start you deserve. We come in before your furniture arrives — or while the space is still empty — and clean the entire property to a standard that lets you unpack with complete confidence. Every surface, cabinet, appliance interior, and corner gets addressed. This is not a quick wipe-down — it is a comprehensive deep-level clean designed specifically for properties in transition.
Our move-in cleaning team in NYC handles apartments, homes, condos, and townhouses throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and surrounding areas. We clean inside all cabinets and drawers, sanitize bathrooms completely, degrease kitchens thoroughly, and ensure every room is ready for your belongings. Whether you are moving into a rental apartment in the East Village, a brownstone in Fort Greene, or a high-rise condo in Long Island City, our move-in cleaning service prepares the space properly.
You should be able to put dishes in your cabinets, sleep in your bedroom, and use your bathroom without wondering what was there before you. That is exactly what a professional move-in cleaning in NYC guarantees — peace of mind from day one in your new home.
What's Included in Our Move-In Cleaning
Our move-in cleaning is a comprehensive deep clean designed for empty homes. With no furniture to work around, we can reach everything—and we do.
Kitchen
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures
- Dust all windowsills, window frames, and ledges
- Dust blinds
- Dust ceiling fans
- Clean and dry sink and soap dish
- Clean countertops and backsplash
- Clean microwave (inside and outside)
- Clean stovetop, burners, and control panels
- Clean exteriors of large appliances (fridge, oven, dishwasher)
- Clean all light switches and doorknobs
- Spot clean cabinets and clean all handles
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
- Clean oven hood vent
- Wipe down exteriors of all cabinets and drawers
- Wipe down all doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe down baseboards
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop pantry floor and wipe down shelves
- Wipe down insides of cabinets and drawers
- Clean inside closets and wipe down shelves
Bathroom(s)
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures and shelves
- Dust doors, windowsills, and window frames
- Dust blinds
- Clean and dry shower and tub
- Clean and dry sink, countertops, and soap dish
- Clean all mirrors and glass
- Polish towel racks and toilet paper holder
- Clean inside, outside, and around toilet
- Clean all light switches and doorknobs
- Wipe down and disinfect cabinets
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
- Scrub tile grout in shower
- Wipe down all doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe down baseboards
- Wipe down inside of linen closet and shelves
- Wipe down inside all cabinets and drawers
- Clean inside closets and wipe down shelves
Bedrooms
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures
- Dust windowsills and window frames
- Dust blinds
- Dust ceiling fans
- Dust furniture, lamps, and lampshades
- Clean all mirrors
- Clean all light switches and doorknobs
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
- Wipe down doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe down baseboards
- Clean inside closets and wipe down shelves
Living Areas & Common Spaces
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures
- Dust windowsills and window frames
- Dust blinds
- Dust ceiling fans
- Dust furniture, lamps, and lampshades
- Clean all mirrors
- Clean all light switches and doorknobs
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
- Wipe down doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe down baseboards
- Clean inside closets and wipe down shelves
When to Book Move-In Cleaning
1After Lease Starts, Before Movers Arrive
The ideal timing. You get the keys to your new apartment, we come in and clean, and your moving day starts with a fresh home. Schedule us for the day after you get keys.
2During Lease Overlap
If you have access to your new place before your official move-in date, book us for that window. Your first night will be in a truly clean space.
3Between Tenants
Taking over a lease or moving into a place that was just vacated? Don't trust the outgoing tenant's cleaning. Let us make it actually clean.
4New Construction
Developers clean for appearance, not livability. New construction leaves behind dust in the vents, paint overspray, construction debris. Our post-construction cleaning handles all of that.
5Same-Week or Last Minute
Moving timelines shift—we get it. We often have same-week availability. Give us a call and we'll do our best to fit you in.
Keep Your New Home Fresh with Recurring Service
After your move-in clean, maintain that fresh feeling on your schedule
Weekly
Best for busy homes and families with kids or pets
15% OFFBi-Weekly
Perfect balance of clean and value for most homes
10% OFFMonthly
Great for light maintenance and smaller spaces
Quarterly
A deep refresh every 3 months. Perfect for seasonal maintenance.
Life in NYC moves fast. Between work, weekend brunches, exploring the city, and everything in between, who has time to clean? Our flexible scheduling lets you choose the frequency that fits your lifestyle. Need to skip a week or reschedule? No problem — just give us 24 hours notice.
Why NYC Movers Choose SQKY Cleaning
We Work With Your Timeline
Moving schedules are unpredictable. We're flexible with booking and can often accommodate last-minute changes if your lease start shifts.
Empty Space Expertise
We know how to maximize an empty apartment—reaching every corner, cleaning inside every cabinet, and leaving nothing for you to clean later.
One Less Thing to Worry About
Moving is stressful. Cross cleaning off your list completely and focus on unpacking into a home that's already spotless.
We Know NYC Buildings
Doormen, key pickups, elevator reservations, freight requirements—we've done it all. We coordinate smoothly with any building.
Move-In Cleaning FAQs
As soon as you know your move-in date, reach out. We often have same-week availability, but end of month (when most NYC leases turn over) books quickly. A week's notice is ideal.
We can work around some items, but the cleaner the space, the more thorough we can be. If the previous tenant left furniture or boxes, let us know—we can still help.
Some move-in situations are worse than others. If the previous tenant left significant mess, we may need to adjust scope and price. Send us photos if you're concerned.
However works best—meet us there, leave keys with the doorman, provide a lockbox code, or coordinate with your broker or property manager.
Absolutely. Property managers and landlords in NYC trust us for tenant turnover cleaning. Contact us about recurring partnership rates.
Yes. New builds have unique needs—construction dust, debris, adhesive residue. We're experienced with new construction and know what to look for.
Start Your New Home the Right Way
You're starting a new chapter—don't let someone else's mess be part of the story. Book a move-in clean and walk into a home that's truly fresh, truly clean, and truly yours.