Move-In Cleaning Services in Grand Rapids, MI
Before the boxes arrive, let Rapids Cleaning Services give your new Grand Rapids home a deep, thorough clean so you can truly start fresh.
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Why Clean Before You Move In?
Moving is the perfect — and maybe only — time to get your new home truly clean. Once your furniture, boxes, and belongings are in place, you'll never see those baseboards again. The floor under where your couch will sit? Covered indefinitely.
Right now, while the home is empty, is your one chance to clean every surface before it gets occupied. The floors can be mopped without navigating furniture. The closets can be wiped without removing clothes. The kitchen can be deep cleaned without working around your dishes.
And let's be honest — no matter what the previous owner or tenant claims, there's always something left behind. Dust in the vents. Hair in the bathroom drains. Grease on the range hood. A professional move-in clean eliminates all of that, so you unpack into a space that's actually clean.
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 Closing/Lease Starts, Before Movers Arrive
The ideal timing. You get the keys to your new home, we come in and clean, and your moving day starts with a fresh space. 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
Builders 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 Grand Rapids keeps you busy. Between work, weekends on the lake, exploring the local restaurant scene, 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.
Move-In Cleaning Prices in Grand Rapids
Move-in cleaning is priced as a deep clean since we're working through an entire empty home. The good news: empty spaces are easier to clean thoroughly, so costs are comparable to a deep clean of an occupied space.
| Home Size | Bedrooms/Baths | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Apartment | 0 BR / 1 BA | $180 – $240 |
| 1 BR Apartment | 1 BR / 1 BA | $220 – $300 |
| 2 BR Apartment | 2 BR / 1 BA | $280 – $380 |
| 3+ BR Apartment/House | 3+ BR / 2+ BA | $380 – $500+ |
New construction cleaning may cost more due to additional detail work. Final pricing depends on home size and condition.
Why Grand Rapids Movers Choose Rapids Cleaning Services
We Treat It Like It's Ours
Your new home deserves to feel new. We clean with the care and attention we'd give our own home — every cabinet, every corner, every surface.
Fully Insured in an Empty Home
Empty homes can be tricky — no furniture to protect, but floors and fixtures need extra care. We're fully insured and experienced working in empty spaces without causing damage.
Flexible Timing Around Your Move
Moving schedules are unpredictable. We're flexible with booking and can often accommodate last-minute changes if your closing or lease start shifts.
Local to Grand Rapids
From Craftsman bungalows in Eastown to new builds in Ada Township, we know Grand Rapids homes inside and out. We're local, we're reliable, and we're ready when you are.
Move-In Cleaning Throughout Grand Rapids
Locations
We proudly serve apartments and homes across the Grand Rapids metro area.
All of Our Other Grand Rapids Cleaning Services
Move-in cleaning is usually where a new chapter in a home begins. Once you're settled, recurring house cleaning keeps it feeling the way it did on day one. If you're leaving a rental on the other end of the move, our move-out service is built to protect your deposit, and we handle deep cleans and post-construction projects too.
Apartment Cleaning
Whether you're in a studio or a multi-bedroom unit, we clean apartments of all sizes across Grand Rapids. One-time or recurring, your call.
Apartment Cleaning Grand RapidsHouse Cleaning
Regular, recurring cleaning for Grand Rapids homes. Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly — we keep your home consistently clean so you never have to think about it.
House Cleaning Grand RapidsDeep Cleaning
A top-to-bottom intensive clean that covers everything your regular cleaning doesn't. Perfect for seasonal resets or homes that need a fresh start.
Deep Cleaning Grand RapidsMove-Out Cleaning
Moving out and need to leave the place spotless? We specialize in move-out cleans designed to satisfy landlords and maximize your deposit return.
Move-Out Cleaning Grand RapidsPost-Construction Cleaning
Just finished a renovation or new build? Construction leaves behind dust, debris, and residue that requires specialized cleaning. We handle it.
Post-Construction Cleaning Grand RapidsMove-In Cleaning FAQs
Ideally, yes. An empty home lets us reach every surface — inside closets, behind doors, under windowsills. We can work around some items if needed, but the emptier the space, the more thorough the clean.
Yes, absolutely. Our move-in cleaning includes wiping out the inside of all cabinets, drawers, and closet shelving. You shouldn't have to put your dishes or clothes into someone else's dust.
Inside oven cleaning is available as an add-on and is recommended for move-in cleans. We'll degrease and scrub the interior so it's ready for your first meal in your new home.
It depends on the size and condition of the home. A 1-bedroom apartment typically runs $220-$300, while larger homes cost more. We'll give you an exact quote based on your specific situation.
Often, yes. We understand that moving timelines shift. Give us a call and we'll do our best to fit you in, even on short notice.
Let us know within 24 hours and we'll come back to address it at no charge. We stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee.