Move In Cleaning in South Boston
Move In Cleaning Services in South Boston, MA
A Seaport tower with a move-in elevator window or a three-decker floor off East Broadway. The empty unit gets every interior surface cleaned before your first box arrives.
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Overview
A clean start in the Seaport or old Southie
South Boston move-ins range from brand-new Seaport condos to century-old three-decker floors. New buildings arrive with protective film on fixtures, fine dust in cabinets, and strict move-in elevator windows that our coordinators book with management along with the insurance certificate. Older Southie units arrive with grease in the rear kitchen, a ring in the cast-iron tub, and closets that were emptied but never wiped. Our move-in clean resets both while the unit is empty.
The service is a deep clean plus every interior: cabinets and drawers washed inside and out, closet shelves and rods wiped, bathrooms scrubbed to the grout, and floors done edge to edge. In the Seaport, harbor glass is finished streak-free and stone gets pH-neutral care. In Southie, hardwood is dry-mopped and damp-passed, radiators are dusted by hand, and tubs are scrubbed with enamel-safe products.
Timing follows lease starts and closings, often with same-day handoffs. We collect keys from concierges, agents, and lockboxes. First-of-month dates fill early. Evening move-in cleans are possible for smaller units when the building allows. A one-bedroom takes our team about three hours; a rowhouse takes most of a day. Pricing is quoted by unit size and condition and includes cabinet and closet interiors; oven and fridge interiors are optional add-ons.
The checklist
What move in cleaning in South Boston 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 South Boston
| 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 South Boston
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 South Boston 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
South Boston areas we cover
- Seaport District
- Fort Point
- City Point
- Telegraph Hill
- Andrew Square
- West Broadway
- East Broadway
- Carson Beach
- Castle Island
- Dorchester Heights
- Lower End
- Marine Park
Zip codes served: 02127, 02210
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Where we clean in South Boston
Reviews
What neighbors say after the first visit
“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.”
“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.”
“We booked a deep clean before hosting a graduation party. They pulled the stove out, cleaned the baseboards behind the couch, and got years of dust off the ceiling fan blades. Thorough is an understatement.”
Questions
Move In Cleaning in South Boston: questions
Studios run $180 to $240, one-bedrooms $220 to $300, and two-bedrooms $280 to $380, with cabinet and closet interiors included. Rowhouses are quoted individually.
Yes. Our coordinators book the elevator window and deliver the insurance certificate so the clean fits the building's schedule.
Yes. Peeling film and removing adhesive residue from fixtures and appliances is part of a move-in clean in a new building.
For smaller units, yes, when the building allows evening vendor access. We schedule 24/7.
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Book a South Boston move-in clean
Send your move date, building or street, and unit size. An upfront price and a held slot arrive within the hour.