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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

    
 
 
         
   Devin Perry 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My dog recently decided to pick a fight with a skunk and lost. My whole house smelled of skunk, so I contacted Sally to see if we could get an emergency cleaning, and she got cleaners in the very next day. They were able to not only clean my house, but were able to reduce the smell almost completely. You can tell there is a hint of skunk in some parts of my house, but it’s 90% better immediately after they came in and cleaned and sprayed whatever they did.

Thank you so much Maid Brigade and Sally!!! You are all awesome!!
  
 
        
   David Wallwork 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They were quick, courteous, and cheerful. Very pleasant.
  
 
        
   Wendy Goodness 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t say enough great things about this cleaning team! They consistently go above and beyond, paying attention to every detail and leaving my home absolutely spotless each time. It’s such a great feeling walking into a space that looks and feels so clean and refreshed. They’re reliable, thorough, and clearly take pride in their work. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-quality service!
  
 
        
   James Webb 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our Maid Brigade crew is reliable, efficient, and always leaves our home sparkling!
  
 
        
   Michael McMahon 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Maid Brigade raises the bar for house cleaning.  The ladies showed up and immediately got to work without me having to explain anything.  It's nice that they bring everything they need with them - all cleaning supplies and even trash bags.  After a few days, I still notice things they cleaned such as the caulking at the base of the door casings and hard to reach areas.  The whole house has a glow as day we moved in.  Impressive!
  
 
        
   Nancy Smith 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We love our maids! Great communication with the company and they do such a good job.
  
 
        
   LL 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have used Maid Brigade of Loudoun and Western Fairfax Counties for regular cleaning appointments for over a year now.  My cat and I appreciate that it is the same team (ANA L. and ALEJANDRA C) who come every time.  They get along with my cat which greets Ana and Alejandra when they arrive.  And I liked that Ana and Alejandra are efficient and thorough, as well as discrete if I am home when they arrive.  Thank you for keeping my home clean, which is such a great relief for me and my cat.
  
 
        
   Wayne Hughes 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been very pleased withe the cleaning services provided by the Maid Brigade. They are always on time and everything sparkles when they have left. They take pride in what they do and it shows.

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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.