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Pause Before You Unpack: Why Move-In Cleaning is Essential

Moving into a new home represents a new chapter in your life, but before you start unpacking and telling your family’s story, don’t forget to schedule a thorough move-in cleaning. Whether it’s newly built or previously owned, your home can be safe, sanitary, and visibly clean before you even arrive. That’s the power of Maid Brigade and our PUREcleaning® system. Let’s explore why a move-in cleaning is essential and how it can be the perfectly polished beginning to your residential home cleaning service routine.

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What’s Included in a Moving Clean?

PUREmist Disinfect and Deodorize

Complete home disinfection and deodorizing with PUREmist. Kills germs on contact as its electrostatic mist wraps around surfaces and objects for 360-degree coverage. Additional charge may apply.

Clean shower and tub enclosure
Clean inside/outside of toilet
Clean and polish mirrors
Clean soap dishes
Wipe down light fixtures (reachable)
Clean and polish faucets
Vacuum and wash/scrub floors
Clean inside/outside of empty cabinets/drawers
Wash baseboards
Wash door frames/panels and windowsills
Disinfect all hard surfaces

Clean inside/outside of oven
Clean inside/outside of microwave
Clean inside/outside of dishwasher
Clean inside/outside refrigerator/freezer
Clean inside/outside of cabinets/drawers
Clean all countertops and backsplash
Clean and polish sink and faucets
Wash baseboards
Wash door frames/panels and windowsills
Wipe down light fixtures (reachable)
Vacuum and wash/scrub floor
Disinfect all hard surfaces

Vacuum/edge carpet and hard floor with HEPA-filter vacuum
Wash/scrub hard floors
Remove cobwebs
Wipe down blinds
Clean interior French doors
Wash baseboards
Wash door frames/panels and windowsills
Wash wainscoting/chair rail
Clean reachable ceiling fans
Wipe reachable light fixtures
Remove reachable cobwebs
Clean inside/outside of cabinets/drawers
Clean inside closets
Clean inside/outside of sliding glass doors
Vacuum cold-air returns and vents (not ductwork) with HEPA-filter vacuum

Why Move-In Cleaning Matters

Think everything is clean and ready for you to unpack as soon as you move in? Think again. Surfaces can still harbor germs, dust, allergens, and grime left behind by previous occupants. Even if your home looks clean at first glance, there can be hidden areas that need special attention — areas that a casual, surface-level cleaning may miss.

A professional move-in cleaning involves a top-to-bottom deep clean of the entire home, including those hard-to-reach places like under appliances, inside cabinets, and around baseboards. Here are some other important areas a move-in cleaning will tackle:

Bathroom and Kitchen

As common breeding grounds for harmful viruses, bacteria, and pathogens, these locations in your home require a high level of disinfecting and cleaning to ensure the health and safety of your family.

Dust Traps

Dust tends to settle in every corner, including vents, windowsills, and ceiling fan blades. If you or your loved ones are allergy sufferers, moving into a dusty environment can trigger unpleasant symptoms. A move-in cleaning can help you avoid them!

High-Traffic Areas

Professional Cleaning Makes All the Difference

While you may consider tackling move-in cleaning yourself, there are many reasons to leave it to the professionals. Your tried and true household cleaners may not effectively cut through tough grime or disinfect surfaces properly. Plus, moving is already stressful. Why overwhelm yourself by adding a deep clean to your to-do list?

Here’s where Maid Brigade can help. Our residential home cleaning services go above and beyond standard cleaning. Thanks to our exclusive PUREcleaning® system, our move-in & move-out cleaning can provide a deeper, more effective clean so you can enjoy a truly fresh start.

What Our Customers Have To Say

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   Cynthia Torres 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The ladies from Team #4 did an outstanding job with the deep cleaning of my condo. As someone who is very particular about cleanliness and has high standards, I was extremely impressed with the quality and attention to detail. Everything was thoroughly cleaned, and I truly appreciate the care they put into their work. I am very pleased with the results and definitely plan to schedule bi-weekly cleanings moving forward. I highly recommend this service!
  
 
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   NAKITA CHERISE 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Laura and Fabiola were amazinggg! They were very through and cleaned my house to perfection. It’s literally spotless! I’m impressed. Thanks so much!
  
 
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   Jorge Machado-Molina 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am so happy that we found your services, the ladies today were more than respectful and did a thorough job for our move in clean and I am so excited to set them up on a recurring basis
  
 
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   Jash Mohabir 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just want to take a second. And give a huge thank you to team 4. They have been cleaning for us for a little over 2 months. And they go over and beyond to leave our home clean and feeling welcoming by the time we get home from work. They are super efficient and very kind. Great service definitely have recommended and will continue to do so!
  
 
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   Brendan Mullen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Reliable and clean in an efficient amount of time
  
 
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   Kyra Poulos 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Maid Brigade! Connie is an absolute pleasure to work with, and her entire team is fantastic. They clean our home weekly and never flinch at the size of the job. They arrive ready to work, always with a smile, and consistently leave our home looking and feeling fresh and spotless.

The team is friendly, professional, dependable, and incredibly thorough. It’s such a great feeling knowing I can count on them week after week. Connie truly cares about her clients and the quality of service her team provides, and it shows.

If you’re looking for a reliable cleaning service with a wonderful team and genuinely great customer service, I highly recommend Maid Brigade!
  
 
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   Alex Mestres 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They are great to work with and they do fantastic work! We are always very satisfied with the job they do!
  
 
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   sk laserdesigns 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Maid Brigade of South Florida did an amazing job! The team was professional, punctual, and paid attention to every detail. They left everything spotless and made the whole process easy from start to finish. It’s clear they take pride in their work and truly care about customer satisfaction. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and high quality cleaning service!
  
 
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   Mary Pappas 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are very pleased with the quality of service that Maid Brigade of South Florida offers. Very thorough and very  detailed in what they are cleaning. They are very efficient and their staff is friendly and know how to do their job right. Highly recommend them
  
 
  
  
 
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Two house cleaners in blue Maid Brigade uniforms tidy a bright bathroom; one wipes the countertop and sink while the other cleans shelves near a freestanding tub under large windows.