Move Out Cleaning in Cambridge
Move Out Cleaning Services in Cambridge, MA
Graduate leases ending in August, sublets handed off in May, condos sold year-round. A Cambridge move-out clean protects the deposit even if you have already left for your next city.
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Overview
Ending a Cambridge lease without losing the deposit
Cambridge leases end on an academic schedule, and many tenants have already left for a postdoc, a job, or a summer abroad by the time the walkthrough happens. Our move-out clean is built for that: we collect keys from a landlord, leasing office, or lockbox, clean the empty unit to an inspection-focused checklist, photograph every room, return the keys, and send confirmation by text and email. You do not need to be in Massachusetts for any of it.
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 dry-mopped and damp-passed edge to edge. Triple-decker floors, brick apartments, and Kendall condos each get the right products. Radiators are dusted by hand because Cambridge landlords check them. A plant-based product line is available at no extra charge.
We recommend cleaning the day before the walkthrough, after belongings are out, so a touch-up is possible if anything is flagged. Late August and September 1 fill three weeks ahead; May and June sublet handoffs fill two. Roommates can split the cost however they like. A two-bedroom takes our team about three and a half hours. 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 out cleaning in Cambridge 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-out cleaning prices in Cambridge
| 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-out clean in Cambridge
The day before the walkthrough
Belongings out, a full day of buffer. Best result, and room to address anything the landlord flags.
Lease ending August 31 or September 1
Boston's turnover crush. We hold capacity but slots fill weeks ahead, so reserve as soon as the date is set.
Landlord or manager turnover
A vacated unit that needs to be showing-ready fast. We handle keys and send a photo summary when finished.
Sublet or roommate handoff
Handing a room or unit to someone new mid-lease. A clean handoff keeps the relationship clean too.
Why us
Why departing Cambridge tenants use us
- 01
Built around the inspection
Our checklist follows the items landlords check most, and photos of each finished room are available on request.
- 02
One upfront price
Cabinets, drawers, and closets are all included in the upfront price. Oven and fridge interiors are the only optional add-ons.
- 03
Remote coordination
Already moved? We collect and return keys via lockbox or leasing office and confirm completion by text and email.
- 04
Turnover experience everywhere
From student blocks to concierge towers, our coordinators have handled the building's move-out rules before.
Where we work
Cambridge areas we cover
- Harvard Square
- Porter Square
- Central Square
- Kendall Square
- Inman Square
- Cambridgeport
- East Cambridge
- North Cambridge
- Agassiz
- Riverside
- Mid-Cambridge
- Huron Village
Zip codes served: 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141, 02142
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Where we clean in Cambridge
Reviews
What neighbors say after the first visit
“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.”
“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 Out Cleaning in Cambridge: questions
Studios run $180 to $240, one-bedrooms $220 to $300, and two-bedrooms $280 to $380, with cabinet and closet interiors included.
Yes. Key pickup, cleaning, photos, key return, and confirmation by email are all routine for Cambridge tenants who have moved on.
Yes. One card is charged and you settle up however the household prefers.
Three weeks ahead at minimum. Late August and September 1 are the busiest cleaning days of the year in Cambridge.
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Book a Cambridge move-out clean
Send your lease end date, unit size, and key details. An upfront price and a reserved slot come back within the hour.