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Move-Out Cleaning in Montreal: Your Moving Day Checklist
A move-out cleaning in Montreal is a top-to-bottom clean of an apartment or house once it is empty, done right after your boxes leave or right before you move in. At Clean and Shiny, move-in and move-out cleaning starts at $280 before taxes. It covers the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms and floors, including the inside and outside of the appliances, so the next tenant, or you, walks into a clean home.
In Montreal, many leases end on June 30, which makes July 1 the busiest moving day of the year. Trucks, movers and cleaners all get booked well in advance. Whether you are leaving on Moving Day or at any other time of year, here is what a move-out cleaning covers, how to prepare and when to book.
Why book a move-out cleaning in Montreal?
Leave the place in good condition: hand over the keys to your landlord or the next tenant with a clean kitchen, clean bathrooms and washed floors.
Start fresh in your new home: a move-in cleaning before your furniture arrives means you unpack into a clean space.
Save time in the busiest week: between packing, the truck and the keys, cleaning is the task most people run out of time for.
Reach everything: in an empty home, floors, baseboards and the spots behind furniture can finally be cleaned properly.
Move-out cleaning checklist for Montreal Moving Day
Use this room-by-room list to know what a thorough move-out cleaning should cover:
Kitchen and dining room
Walls cleaned.
Inside and outside of the appliances cleaned.
Tables and counters cleaned inside and out.
Sink cleaned and any remaining dishes done.
Surfaces, range hood and hanging lamps dusted.
Bathrooms
Toilet, shower or bath and sink scrubbed inside and out.
Mirrors polished and walls cleaned.
Countertops and thermostats cleaned, ventilation grilles dusted.
Bedrooms and living areas
Surfaces and fixtures dusted.
Mouldings, heaters and baseboards dusted.
Everywhere
Floors vacuumed (or swept) and washed.
Garbage cans emptied.
Extra tasks can be added on request, such as the inside of cabinets, the edges and inside of windows, and the patio door, inside doors and handles. See the full list on our What is included page.
How to prepare your apartment before the cleaners arrive
Move everything out first: boxes and furniture should be gone from the rooms to be cleaned.
Keep the water and electricity on: the team needs both to clean the kitchen, bathrooms and floors.
Empty and unplug the fridge: do it the day before so it is ready to be cleaned inside.
Tell us your priorities: mention any extra task, like the inside of cabinets, when you book so the time is planned for it.
Plan the access: make sure someone can open the door, or arrange the keys ahead of time.
How much does a move-out cleaning cost in Montreal?
Move-in and move-out cleaning starts at $280 before taxes. Here are the current hourly rates in Montreal:
Service | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
Weekly cleaning or Airbnb | $35 per hour |
Every 2 weeks | $43 per hour |
Monthly | $46 per hour |
Occasional cleaning | $52 per hour |
Deep cleaning, empty property or post-renovation | $52 per hour |
The minimum service time is 3 hours, and a $15 fee applies if your home is outside our service zone. The final price depends on the size and condition of the home and on the extra tasks you request.
When to book for July 1
Book as early as you can. The best timing is usually the day after you leave your old apartment, or the day before you get into the new one, when both are empty. Our cleaners are available 7 days a week, from 8 am to 9 pm, which helps around tight moving schedules.
All our cleaners are insured and background-checked, we use products that are safe for kids and pets, and every service comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
When should I book a move-out cleaning for July 1 in Montreal?
As soon as you know your moving dates. The end of June and the first days of July are the busiest moving period of the year in Montreal, so leaving it to the last week makes it harder to get the day and time you want.
Does the apartment need to be empty before the cleaning?
Ideally, yes. Once boxes and furniture are out, the team can reach floors, baseboards and corners that are normally hidden, and the time you book goes into cleaning instead of working around your belongings.
Is a move-out cleaning the same as a deep cleaning?
They are close in level of detail. The difference is that a move-in or move-out cleaning is done in an empty home. Both start at $280 before taxes, and deep cleaning and empty-property cleaning are billed at $52 per hour.
Can you clean my new apartment before I move in?
Yes. A move-in cleaning is the same service done before your furniture arrives, so you unpack into a clean kitchen, clean bathrooms and clean floors.
Do you clean exterior windows or carpets?
No. We do not provide exterior window cleaning or steam carpet cleaning. Cleaning the edges and inside of windows can be requested.
Have a question about booking, invoices or rescheduling? Visit our FAQ page.
Get a free quote in less than 15 minutes
Moving in or out of a Montreal apartment? Get a free, no-obligation quote in less than 15 minutes on our Montreal house cleaning page. Our cleaners are available 7 days a week, from 8 am to 9 pm.
