Move-In Cleaning for Long Island

Start Fresh In Your New Home

Before you unpack a single box, let us deep clean every room, cabinet, and appliance. Walk into a home that truly feels like yours.

4.9 from 130+ reviews
Clean empty living room ready for new homeowners on Long Island

Consistent Staff

A familiar team caring for your home.

W-2 Employees

Trained employees, not gig workers.

Real Support

A real person to help.

Transparent Pricing

Clear pricing before you book.

Sound Familiar?

When Long Island Homeowners Call Us

Every move-in clean has a story. Here's why our clients reach out.

"We just got the keys"

Closing happened, movers come Saturday. You want to unpack into a home that's actually clean — not inherit someone else's dust.

"We're moving from the city"

Finally making the move to Long Island. You want your first night in the suburbs to feel like a fresh start, not a fixer-upper.

"The sellers had dogs"

Pet hair in the vents, odors in the carpets. You love animals — but you'd rather not live with traces of someone else's.

"It's been sitting empty"

Estate sale. Foreclosure. Months on the market. Empty homes collect dust, cobwebs, and that stale "closed-up" smell.

"It's new construction"

Drywall dust on every surface. Adhesive residue on floors. Sawdust in cabinets. "Builder clean" isn't actually clean.

"I'm a landlord"

Tenants moved out, new ones move in next week. You need it turnover-ready — cabinets emptied, appliances cleaned, floors spotless.

No matter the situation, we've handled it before. 13+ years on Long Island.

Your Fresh Start

Unpack Into a Home That's Truly Yours

Someone else lived here. We clean every surface they touched—inside cabinets, behind appliances, in every corner—so you can start fresh, not inherit their mess.

Kitchen Ready to Stock

No crumbs left behind
  • Every cabinet & drawer cleaned inside (ready for your dishes)
  • Inside refrigerator sanitized (no mystery smells)
  • Inside oven degreased (previous tenant's spills gone)
  • Dishwasher interior cleaned & freshened
  • All surfaces sanitized for your family

The result: Unpack groceries into a kitchen you trust.

Bathrooms Sanitized

No stranger's germs
  • Toilet deep cleaned & hospital-grade disinfected
  • Inside medicine cabinet & vanity drawers cleaned
  • Tile grout scrubbed & brightened
  • Shower doors de-scaled (hard water removed)
  • Exhaust fans cleaned (better air from day one)

The result: Shower in peace your first night.

Closets & Storage

Unpack-ready
  • All closet shelves wiped (no dust on your clothes)
  • Rods & hooks dusted and cleaned
  • Closet floors vacuumed corner to corner
  • Pantry shelves cleaned & ready to stock

The result: Hang your clothes directly from boxes.

Every Touch Point

Full sanitization
  • Every light switch & outlet sanitized
  • All door handles disinfected
  • Window sills & tracks cleaned out
  • Baseboards hand-wiped throughout
  • All floors vacuumed & mopped fresh

The result: Touch anything without hesitation.

Flexible scheduling around your move
Re-Clean Guarantee
Before keys or after—we work with your timeline
Start Fresh in Your New Home

Book before or after you get the keys

Who Cleans Your Home

Trusted Professionals In Your Empty Home

We understand — handing keys to your new home feels different. That's why every team member is thoroughly vetted, trained, and employed directly by us.

Background Checked

Every team member passes comprehensive background screening

W-2 Employees

Not contractors or gig workers — our team is fully employed

Professionally Trained

Multi-week training on our detailed cleaning methodology

$2M Insured

Full liability coverage for your peace of mind

"You don't need to be there — but many clients like to stop by at the end to see the transformation."

Maria - Long Island Maids team member

Maria

5 years

Monica - Long Island Maids team member

Monica

3 years

Rosa - Long Island Maids team member

Rosa

4 years

Vilma - Long Island Maids team member

Vilma

4 years

Your Dedicated Team

1-2 cleaners assigned based on home size

100%

Background Checked

13+

Years Experience

$2M

Insurance

Real Reviews

What Long Island Homeowners Are Saying

Verified reviews from Google, updated in real-time.

4.9 130+ reviews

Reviews synced directly from our Google Business Profile

From 13+ Years of Experience

What We've Learned from 500+ Move-Ins

After preparing hundreds of Long Island homes for new occupants, we know exactly what previous tenants leave behind — and what it takes to truly start fresh.

"Clean" Doesn't Mean Clean

What we find in "move-in ready" homes

Even when a landlord says the place was "professionally cleaned," we routinely find grease inside ovens, hair in bathroom drains, dust bunnies behind appliances, and sticky residue in cabinets. The previous tenant's idea of clean isn't yours. We've learned to assume nothing and clean everything.

Refrigerators Tell Stories

The appliance that needs the most attention

The refrigerator is where we spend the most time during move-in cleans. Spills seep into drawer crevices. Odors absorb into seals. We've found everything from forgotten condiments to mold growing in vegetable drawers. Before you put your groceries in, we sanitize every shelf, drawer, and gasket.

Bathrooms Need Sanitizing, Not Just Wiping

The difference between clean and hygienic

A quick wipe makes a bathroom look clean. But you're about to use the same toilet, shower, and sink someone else used daily — sometimes for years. We use hospital-grade disinfectants on all bathroom surfaces. The toilet gets special attention, including the base, bolts, and the areas most people skip.

Closets Hold More Than You Think

Where dust and debris accumulate

Closets are where the previous occupant's dust, hair, and debris settle over time. Shelf paper hides sticky residue. Closet rods collect dust. Corners trap lint and forgotten items. Before you hang your clothes, we wipe every shelf, vacuum every floor, and make sure your storage spaces are truly empty.

Recent Move-In Cleans

Kitchen deep cleaned before move-in - Syosset home

Syosset

Living room prepared for new homeowners - Garden City

Garden City

Bathroom sanitized for new residents - Huntington

Huntington

Bedroom cleaned for new family - Manhasset

Manhasset

Re-Clean Guarantee

We re-clean affected areas

Not Happy? We Come Back.

If anything doesn't meet your expectations within 24 hours of your move-in clean, we'll return and re-clean those areas at no charge. No questions, no hassle.

"I noticed they'd missed the inside of the laundry room cabinets. One call and they were back the next morning. That's the kind of service that earns a customer for life."

— Michelle R., Massapequa

Our Promise To You

24-Hour Re-Clean Window

Notice something we missed? We'll be back within 24 hours.

No Questions Asked

We don't argue — we just fix it.

Real Person Support

Call or text — a real person answers, not a bot.

$2M Liability Coverage

Fully insured for your peace of mind.

After You're Settled In

Most Clients Keep It Going

Your home starts spotless. Recurring service keeps it that way.

Up to 20%

Savings per visit

Based on frequency

1-2

Your dedicated team

Same faces every visit

0

Catch-up cleans

Never falls behind

Move-In Only
From $369
  • Complete move-in clean
  • Inside cabinets & appliances
  • Cleaning becomes your job after
Book Move-In Only
Most Popular
Move-In + Recurring
From $186 /visit
  • Everything in move-in clean
  • Same cleaner learns your new home
  • New home stays pristine — no catch-up
Start Recurring Service

Common Questions

Questions Before
Your Move-In Clean?

Here's what Long Island homeowners ask us most about move-in cleaning.

Still have questions?

Give us a call and we'll help you out.

(516) 699-8406

When should I schedule my move-in cleaning?

Move-in cleaning requires the home to be empty of furniture with cabinets and refrigerator also emptied. Schedule the service after furniture has been removed and before new furniture arrives — ideally the day after closing or the day before movers arrive. This gives us full access to every room and surface.

Do utilities need to be on?

Yes. Running water and electricity must remain available throughout the cleaning. Please arrange for utilities to stay connected until the service is complete.

How is move-in cleaning different from regular cleaning?

Move-in cleaning is more intensive. We clean inside every cabinet, drawer, and closet. We deep clean inside appliances like the oven and refrigerator. We clean areas that are inaccessible once furniture is in place. It's designed to start you off completely fresh.

What's included in move-in cleaning?

Your move-in cleaning includes interior cleaning of one oven and one refrigerator, kitchen cabinet interiors and exteriors, and interior window glass and tracks, alongside the other listed cleaning tasks throughout the booked home. Interior window cleaning covers windows accessible from a step ladder; exterior window cleaning and screen cleaning are not included. Additional ovens, refrigerators, garages, and basements are available as optional extras.

What if the previous owners left the home dirty?

That's exactly what we're here for. Whether it's dusty from sitting vacant, has pet odors, or just wasn't maintained well — we handle it all. Let us know about any specific concerns when you book so we can allocate extra time if needed.

How long does a move-in cleaning take?

A typical 3-bedroom home takes 5-7 hours with a team of 1-2 cleaners. Larger homes or those needing extra attention may take longer. We'll give you a time estimate when you book based on your home's size and condition.

Can I transition to recurring cleaning after?

Absolutely — most of our move-in clients do exactly that. You'll keep the same cleaner who already knows your new home. We'll set up your recurring schedule (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) before we leave. Starting fresh makes maintenance so much easier.

Start Fresh

Your New Home Deserves
a Proper Welcome

We'll have it sparkling before your first box arrives.

See your price in about 60 seconds. Book online or call — real people answer.

No hidden fees
$2M insured
Re-Clean Guarantee