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Move-out cleaning in Miami: what your landlord will actually check.
They won’t look at the coffee table. It’s already in the truck. They will open the oven, the fridge and every cabinet you forgot existed. Here’s the walk-through, room by room, with the spots Miami apartments are famous for.
The walk-through
Tap each item as it’s done. Miami spots are flagged.
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Bedrooms and closets
Living areas
Balcony
Laundry and the last details
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Why the green flags
Five places Miami apartments hide the evidence.
The AC closet
Humidity plus a closed door. Dust, lint and the occasional mystery smell gather in there.
Vents and returns
Our air conditioning runs most of the year, and vents show it. A wiped vent says “this place was cared for.”
The balcony
Salt film from the bay, sand from the beach. Both show up beautifully in a landlord’s afternoon sun.
Sliding-door tracks
Where sand, leaves and the last 18 months collect. It takes minutes and it’s the first place inspectors look.
Ceiling fans and exhaust fans
Out of sight, never out of a walk-through. Bathroom fan covers in humid apartments get fuzzy fast.
Timing
The move-out calendar, in the right order.
- 01
Book the elevator
Most towers want movers on a reserved service elevator. Do it first; weekend slots go fast.
- 02
Paperwork
Your building may want a COI from the movers and from us. Send us the sample early.
- 03
Movers out
Then the cleaning. An empty home cleans faster and better.
- 04
Keep the lights on
Water and power stay on until we’re done. Steam mops don’t run on good intentions.
- 05
Walk-through
Use the checklist above and hand back the keys with confidence.
Our move-out cleaning covers the whole list: inside the oven, fridge and cabinets, deep-cleaned bathrooms, baseboards and steam-mopped floors.See move-in, move-out and turnover cleaning →
Move-out questions.
What does a move-out cleaning include?
A thorough top-to-bottom clean: inside cabinets and drawers, inside the oven and the fridge and freezer, deep-cleaned bathrooms, baseboards and steam-mopped floors, plus balcony cleaning if you add it.
How much does a move-out cleaning cost?
The same rate as every cleaning: $52 per hour per housekeeper, with a 3-hour minimum ($156 with one housekeeper). Move-outs are more thorough, so they usually take longer than a regular cleaning. See our cost guide for typical hours by home size.
Should I clean before or after the movers?
After. An empty home cleans faster and better, and nobody tracks the last box through a freshly mopped floor.
Do I need to be there?
No, as long as your housekeeper can get in: through the front desk, with a key or keypad code, with a guest pass, or through other approved building access.
My building needs a COI. Can you send one?
Yes. Send us your building's sample COI and the email address it should go to. Please allow 24 to 48 hours.
Do you clean for landlords and property managers?
Yes. See our turnover cleaning page for apartments between tenants.
Leave the place better than you found it.
Book your move-out cleaning for the day after the movers. We bring everything, including the patience for your oven.