Move In Cleaning in Back Bay
Move In Cleaning Services in Back Bay, MA
Between the key handoff and the moving truck, an empty Back Bay unit gets every cabinet, closet, and appliance cleaned inside and out. We coordinate with the concierge so you can be anywhere.
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Overview
A clean start in a Back Bay brownstone or tower
Moving into Back Bay usually means inheriting a unit that has been occupied for years and cleaned quickly between tenants, if at all. Brownstone kitchens retrofitted into former bedrooms have decades of grease on cabinet interiors. Closets in units without much storage have been packed full and never wiped. Parquet floors have grime along the baseboards where a bed or dresser sat. Our move-in clean addresses all of it while the unit is still empty and every surface is reachable.
The service is a deep clean plus everything that only makes sense in an empty home: cabinet and drawer interiors washed, closet shelves and rods wiped, and floors done edge to edge. Marble, plaster, and parquet get the gentle treatment Back Bay finishes require. In full-service buildings, our coordinators deliver insurance certificates and book the freight elevator so the visit fits between the previous occupant's departure and your movers.
Timing is everything and we plan around it. Many Back Bay move-ins are same-day handoffs, with the clean in the morning and movers after lunch. We can collect keys from a concierge, a lockbox, or a leasing office. September 1 and the first of each month book up weeks in advance. A two-bedroom takes our team about four hours. Pricing is quoted by unit size and condition, includes cabinet and closet interiors, and is confirmed before booking. Oven and fridge interiors are optional add-ons.
The checklist
What move in cleaning in Back Bay includes
Kitchen
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures
- Dust windowsills, window frames, and ledges
- Dust blinds
- Dust ceiling fans
- Dry dust decor and picture frames
- Clean and dry sink and soap dish
- Clean countertops and backsplash
- Clean microwave inside and out
- Clean stovetop, burners, and control panels
- Clean exteriors of fridge, oven, and dishwasher
- Clean stationary small appliances
- Clean light switches and doorknobs
- Spot clean cabinet fronts and handles
- Empty trash and wipe down can
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
- Clean range hood and vent
- Wipe down exteriors of all cabinets and drawers
- Wipe down doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe baseboards
- Clean pantry floor and shelves
- Wipe insides of cabinets and drawers
Bathrooms
- 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, counter, and soap dish
- Clean mirrors and glass
- Polish towel bars and paper holder
- Clean toilet inside, outside, and behind
- Clean light switches and doorknobs
- Wipe and disinfect cabinet fronts
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
- Empty trash and replace liner
- Scrub grout lines and shower door tracks
- Wipe down doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe baseboards
- Clean exhaust fan cover
- Wipe insides of cabinets and drawers
Bedrooms
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures and ceiling fans
- Dust windowsills, frames, and blinds
- Clean mirrors
- Clean light switches and doorknobs
- Empty trash
- Vacuum carpets and rugs
- Sweep and mop hard floors
- Vacuum under beds and behind furniture
- Wipe down doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe baseboards
- Wipe closet shelves and rods
Living Areas & Hallways
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures and ceiling fans
- Dust windowsills, frames, and blinds
- Clean glass tabletops and mirrors
- Clean light switches and doorknobs
- Vacuum carpets and rugs
- Sweep and mop hard floors
- Wipe stair railings and banisters
- Vacuum under and behind furniture
- Wipe down doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe baseboards
- Wipe vent covers and radiators
- Clean interior window glass
- Wipe entry closet shelves
Add-ons: inside the oven and inside the refrigerator are optional on every service, including deep, move-in, and move-out cleans, for a set fee. See the full comparison of routine, deep, and move cleans on our cleaning checklist.
Transparent pricing
Move-in cleaning prices in Back Bay
| Unit | Move-in or move-out clean |
|---|---|
| Studio | $180 - $240 |
| One bedroom | $220 - $300 |
| Two bedroom | $280 - $380 |
| Three bedroom+ | $380 - $500+ |
Pricing assumes an empty unit with working utilities. Cabinet and closet interiors are included; inside the oven and refrigerator are optional add-ons.
Heavy-duty and pet fees: homes with heavy buildup, a long gap since the last professional clean, or pets that shed heavily carry an additional fee. We quote it before you book, never on the invoice.
When to book
Timing a move-in clean in Back Bay
Between keys and the moving truck
The ideal slot. We clean the empty unit in the morning and your movers arrive after. We coordinate with agents and managers to make it work.
After a landlord turnover clean
Many turnover cleans are a quick wipe. If the cabinet shelves and closets were skipped, we finish before you fill them, and the oven and fridge can be added.
New construction or renovation
Contractors leave fine dust in every cabinet. A move-in clean after the punch list keeps it off your dishes.
After closing on a purchase
Book for the day after closing and move in the following weekend to a home that feels like yours.
Why us
Why Back Bay movers book us first
- 01
Cabinets and closets, inside and out
Every cabinet, drawer, and closet is cleaned inside and out. Inside the oven and refrigerator can be added to any move-in clean for a set fee.
- 02
Scheduled around your movers
Give us the key time and the movers' window and we fit the clean between them.
- 03
Every shelf and drawer
Empty storage is cleaned inside and out, including the top shelf you cannot reach yet.
- 04
Boston move-day fluent
Permit parking, freight elevators, leasing-office key pickup, and the September 1 crush are routine for our coordinators.
Where we work
Back Bay areas we cover
- Commonwealth Avenue Mall
- Newbury Street
- Marlborough Street
- Copley Square
- Prudential Center
- St. Botolph
- Bay Village
- Back Bay Fens
- Boylston Street
- Beacon Street
- Public Garden
- Huntington Avenue
Zip codes served: 02116, 02199
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Where we clean in Back Bay
Reviews
What neighbors say after the first visit
“Fourth-floor walk-up on Marlborough Street. They brought everything up themselves, cleaned the whole unit in ninety minutes, and left the hardwood streak-free.”
“Two people arrive every other Thursday, work through the whole house in about two hours, and the kitchen looks the way it did the day we moved in. I have stopped thinking about cleaning entirely.”
“My building has strict elevator rules and they handled the check-in with the concierge without me being there. Floor-to-ceiling windows spotless, no streaks. That alone was worth it.”
Questions
Move In Cleaning in Back Bay: questions
A one-bedroom runs $220 to $300 and a two-bedroom $280 to $380, with cabinet and closet interiors included. Larger brownstone units are quoted individually.
Yes, with your written permission. We collect and return keys through concierges, lockboxes, and leasing offices regularly.
For most full-service buildings, yes. Our coordinators book it with management in advance so the visit stays on schedule.
Often, if booked ahead. Give us the key time and the movers' window and we fit the clean between them.
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Book a Back Bay move-in clean
Send your move date, unit size, and key handoff time. We confirm an upfront price and hold the slot.