Move-Out Cleaning Cost
Moving out — whether you're renting or selling — usually calls for a more thorough clean than a regular visit. Here's what to expect.
Quick answer
Move-out cleaning is priced like a deep or end-of-lease clean because it's detailed and one-off. For renters, an end-of-lease (bond) clean is held to an inspection standard; for owners, a deep clean is usually enough.
Renting vs owning
- Renting: book an end-of-lease (bond) clean to help return your bond.
- Selling or owner-moving: a deep clean is usually sufficient.
- Either way it's a one-off, detailed clean — priced above a regular visit.
What move-out cleaning usually covers
- Detailed kitchen, including appliance exteriors (and interiors for bond cleans)
- Bathrooms cleaned thoroughly — tiles, grout, glass
- Floors vacuumed and mopped throughout
- Interior windows, tracks and sills
Frequently asked questions
Is move-out cleaning the same as end-of-lease cleaning?
For renters, effectively yes — an end-of-lease (bond) clean is the move-out clean held to an inspection standard. For owners moving or selling, a deep clean usually does the job.