Move Out Cleaning & Move-In Cleaning in Minneapolis, MN
Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning from $369 per visit. Free itemized quote before anyone arrives.
A move-out cleaning or move-in cleaning in Minneapolis 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. Buyers and renters book a move-in cleaning to settle into a fresh space before the boxes arrive, while tenants book a move-out cleaning to hand back the keys and seek their security deposit back. Sellers also use it to prepare a property for open houses. We use the same landlord-style checklist on every visit, offer a free itemized quote, and serve addresses across Minneapolis and surrounding communities.
How much does a move out cleaning service cost in Minneapolis?
A move-out cleaning or move-in cleaning in Minneapolis starts from $369 per visit. For comparison, a standard clean for an occupied home starts from $229. The empty-home clean costs more because the cleaner works inside every cabinet, closet, oven, and refrigerator, scrubs grout lines, wipes baseboards, and leaves no corner skipped for the final walkthrough. We quote a flat price per visit based on bedrooms, bathrooms, and the overall condition of the property, so the total is known before anyone arrives, while an hourly quote can grow when the job runs long. Deep house cleaning elements like scrubbed baseboards, cleared window tracks, and detailed appliance interiors are included in the price rather than added as separate fees. Every quote is free and itemized.
What move out cleaning in Minneapolis involves that a generic one does not
In Minneapolis, 40 percent of homes are single-family detached houses, while 17 percent are in larger apartment buildings with 20 or more units. By contrast, in nearby Robbinsdale, 68 percent of homes are single-family houses. Apartment check-outs often involve strict leasing-office inspections, while house rentals have multi-level floor plans and extra stairways to address. From November to March, snowy winters mean road salt and slush trail through entrances, leaving stubborn white residue on hard floors. Landlords and buyers check entryways and floorboards first. Sweeping up loose grit before damp-mopping prevents salt from scratching wood or tile surfaces during a move-out cleaning.
Getting the security deposit back in Minneapolis
For a tenant in Minneapolis, Minnesota law requires a landlord to return the security deposit or provide a written itemized statement within three weeks after the tenancy ends and the tenant provides a forwarding address. Visit our Minnesota move-out cleaning page for complete details on normal wear and tear and documentation tips. Date-stamped photos of every room taken right after the cleaning service finishes, combined with an itemized receipt, provide clear evidence if a deposit deduction is disputed by the landlord.
How long it takes, and when to book cleaning services in Minneapolis
A move-out cleaning or move-in cleaning for a studio or one-bedroom home takes 2 to 4 labor hours. A two-bedroom property takes 4 to 6 labor hours, while a three-bedroom home of 1,500 to 2,000 square feet takes 5 to 8 labor hours. Larger homes with four or more bedrooms require 8 to 14 or more labor hours, and heavy appliance scrubbing can add 2 to 3 labor hours. A two-person crew halves the time on site. Book a move-out clean for the day after the movers finish, and schedule a move-in clean the day before move-in, ensuring water and power remain connected.
Cleaning services in Minneapolis and nearby cities
Home Glow Cleaning Services covers all neighborhoods in Minneapolis and throughout Hennepin County. If you are moving between local communities, a move-out cleaning at your former address and a move-in cleaning at your new home can be combined on a single quote. Any ZIP code near the city can be confirmed during your free estimate.
Move out cleaning in Minneapolis: FAQ
What is the starting price for a move-out cleaning in Minneapolis?
A move-out clean in the city starts from $369 per visit. The total rate is calculated using the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and general home condition, rather than square footage alone.
Is it worth cleaning an apartment before moving out?
Booking a move out cleaning is worthwhile when the security deposit at risk is higher than the visit cost or when the lease explicitly requires a clean unit. It is unnecessary if the rental agreement automatically deducts a fixed cleaning fee regardless of condition.
What does a move-out cleaning include?
The service covers the interior of the oven and refrigerator, inside all emptied cabinets and closets, complete bathroom sanitization from top to bottom, baseboards, door frames, light switches, and all hard and carpeted floors.
Do you charge by the hour for a move-out cleaning?
No, we provide a flat price per visit based on bedrooms, bathrooms, and property conditions. Hourly rates are difficult to evaluate because the total cost fluctuates depending on how many people perform the work and how fast they move.
How long does a landlord in Minnesota have to return a security deposit?
A Minnesota landlord has three weeks to return the security deposit or send an itemized list of withholdings. This timeline begins once the tenancy has officially ended and the tenant provides delivery instructions or a forwarding address. Our state page explains the complete regulations.