Oh, the excitement ahead! You’ve sold your house, you’ve packed all your belongings, you’re ready to move and start life in your new home. Then you realize…your old home still has so much of you left there. The dust bunnies that hid under furniture, the stubborn grime that simply doesn’t want to leave the stove, the scuffs, stubs, and scratches that were once part of your decor are now in full view and definitely out of place. And leaving it there is not an option! Saying goodbye to these leftover stains doesn’t have to be hard. That’s why professional moving cleaners exist.

 Is a move-out cleaning worth it? We certainly think yes. Below are a few ways to reduce your moving stress by working with a cleaning company to properly deep clean the house you’re saying goodbye to.

Plan for Hiccups

It can be hard to get the timing of your moving cleaners just right. Knowing you need a cleaning when you start your moving process is the first step to reducing stress. Next is knowing that there are always hiccups with every single move, so planning helps avoid unnecessary stress.

 If you discover you need a cleaner too late in the process, you may not be able to get the time/date for the cleaning that you need, which will impact all other aspects of your move.

 We recommend looking for a cleaning company that can be flexible with your schedule and recognizes that hiccups happen with moves. To support you in minimizing these challenges, ask your potential move-out cleaner the following questions to help you plan accordingly:

1. What happens if the movers don’t show on the date/time planned? What is the process to reschedule with ease?

2. Will the cleaning company bring all their own cleaning supplies, including a vacuum? Remember - all your supplies will be packed up, possibly already at your new home.

3. What sort of quality assurance is guaranteed? For instance, at Clean Club Calgary, we have a 24-hour guarantee so if the new owners move in within the 24-hour mark of us completing a move out clean, and see something we’ve missed, they can call us to come and fix it at no charge.

 Understand the Cleaning Process

I know a company that once sent one person to clean a 2,003 sq ft house + basement in eight hours. No process to follow, no guarantees, no accountability checks. This, to me, is a red flag. Clean Club Calgary requires two people for the same duration to clean the same space. The reason is that we have processes and procedures in place to ensure a quality deep clean every time. Moving cleaning is not a regular clean. This requires more detail and often involves removing years of caked-on dirt, dust, and grease. Examples of what’s involved in a move out cleaning include:

• Cleaning inside and outside of all cabinets.

• Cleaning the top of kitchen cabinets. This alone can take an hour or more due to grease and other food that makes its way up there over the years.

• Washing walls and baseboards.

• Deep cleaning the tops of ceiling fans and light fixtures.

• Vacuuming air vents.

• Pulling out and pushing back appliances.

• Adjusting for floor types (e.g., not all hardwood floors are the same. Some are generous and need only one mopping; others love to show all marks, even after being mopped three times.)

 A move out clean is a thorough, top to bottom cleaning. Everything from A - Z is thoroughly cleaned, taking time to bring the full sparkle. Make sure the company you work with is there to make the property shine…not merely complete a quick once over. 

Look for Partner Services

Not all cleaning companies offer all types of cleaning that are often involved in a move out clean. For instance, carpets typically need to be deep cleaned (not vacuumed) and the outside of windows must be washed. Both are specialized cleaning services.

When you are moving, you are already coordinating enough people and services. Adding more “to-dos” to your list adds unnecessary stress. This is why we suggest connecting with a cleaning company who partners with these specialized service companies for ease in schedule coordination. For instance, Clean Club Calgary partners with Future Now Carpets for carpet cleaning services and Clean Shine for exterior window cleaning. Here, we’re able to coordinate our cleaning team with both the carpet and window cleaning teams for effective scheduling of all our services. This helps to finish the entire move out clean in one day, rather than you having to schedule multiple appointments with multiple companies.

Ultimately, working with a professional move out cleaning company helps to keep your moving plan on track.

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