Move Out Cleaning & Move-In Cleaning in Des Moines, IA
Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning from $319 per visit. Free itemized quote before anyone arrives.
A move-out or move-in cleaning in Des Moines is a top-to-bottom clean of an empty home, inside the oven, refrigerator, cabinets and closets included, priced flat per visit by home size. Tenants handing back the keys and wanting their security deposit back book this service, as do buyers and renters cleaning before they unpack, and sellers getting a home ready for showings. We follow the same landlord-style checklist on every visit, offer a free itemized quote, and cover all of Des Moines and nearby communities.
How much does a move out cleaning service cost in Des Moines?
A move-out cleaning or move-in cleaning in Des Moines starts from $319 per visit. For comparison, a standard house cleaning for an occupied home starts from $199. An empty-home clean costs more because every cabinet, closet, and kitchen appliance is cleaned inside, grout and baseboards are scrubbed, and no surface is skipped before a landlord walkthrough or move-in day. We quote a flat rate per visit based on bedrooms, bathrooms, and the condition of the home, so the total price is clear before anyone arrives, while an hourly quote can grow when the job runs long. Rather than charging extra per item, inside the oven, inside the refrigerator, emptied cabinets, closets, and baseboards are included in the price. Every quote is free and fully itemized before you book.
What move out cleaning in Des Moines involves that a generic one does not
In Des Moines, 62 percent of homes are single-family detached houses and 15 percent are in larger apartment buildings, while in nearby Bondurant, 92 percent are single-family houses. A single-family house often means extra stairs, entries, and bathrooms to clean, while an apartment clean focuses on meeting leasing-office check-out standards. Strong windstorms in the area push fine dust and debris into window tracks and door frames, which landlords check closely during a walkthrough. Heavy rain also causes local flooding, and mud tracked into entries leaves deep dirt on hard floors and baseboards. Vacuuming window tracks before washing them prevents mud from forming in the sash, and wiping entry baseboards early keeps floor edges clean.
Getting the security deposit back in Des Moines
For a tenant in Des Moines, Iowa law requires a landlord to return your security deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions within 30 days. This 30-day clock begins on whichever date is later: the end of your tenancy or the day your landlord receives your forwarding address. Our Iowa move-out cleaning page explains the full state rules, standard wear and tear, and what to document on your initial move-in checklist. Clear, dated photos of every room after the clean, paired with an itemized receipt, help resolve most deposit disputes.
How long it takes, and when to book cleaning services in Des Moines
A move-out cleaning or move-in cleaning for a studio or one-bedroom home takes between 2 and 4 labor hours. A two-bedroom home takes 4 to 6 labor hours, while a three-bedroom home of 1,500 to 2,000 square feet requires 5 to 8 labor hours. Larger homes with four or more bedrooms take 8 to 14 or more labor hours, and a two-person crew cuts the time spent on site in half. Deep house cleaning appliances on a move out can add 2 to 3 labor hours. Booking a few days ahead is usually sufficient. Schedule your clean for the final day after movers finish, ensuring water and power remain on.
Cleaning services in Des Moines and nearby cities
Our house cleaning team covers all neighborhoods across Des Moines and adjacent areas. If you are selling a house here and moving into a new home nearby, a move out clean and a move in clean can be scheduled together on a single quote. We confirm coverage for every ZIP code during your quote.
Move out cleaning in Des Moines: FAQ
What is the starting price for a move-out cleaning in Des Moines?
A move-out or move-in clean in Des Moines starts from $319 per visit. The final cost is determined by the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and overall home condition, rather than the square footage.
Is it worth cleaning an apartment before moving out?
It is worth hiring a cleaner if your security deposit is larger than the cost of the clean or if your lease explicitly requires a clean unit upon departure. However, if your lease agreement automatically deducts a set cleaning fee regardless of condition, booking a separate cleaning service may not be necessary.
What does a move-out cleaning include?
The clean covers the interior of the oven, refrigerator, cabinets, and closets, as well as complete bathroom cleaning from top to bottom. It also includes scrubbing baseboards, wiping trim, and washing all hard floors and entries.
Do you charge by the hour for a move-out cleaning?
No, we provide a fixed price per visit based on bedrooms, bathrooms, and initial condition. Hourly estimates make costs hard to predict because total hours depend heavily on the specific cleaner assigned to the home.
How long does a landlord in Iowa have to return a security deposit?
An Iowa landlord has 30 days to return your security deposit or mail an itemized statement of withholdings. That timeline starts once your tenancy has ended or when the landlord receives your new address, whichever happens last, as detailed on our state page.