Tenant turnover cleaning is the cleaning planned between occupants. A useful plan starts with the rental’s condition, the rooms that need attention and the landlord’s checklist. Confirm the scope before booking rather than assuming that a service label includes every possible task.
Set the cleaning priorities
List kitchens, bathrooms, floors and accessible surfaces. Tell the office about appliance interiors, cabinets or other areas that need additional attention. Explain what moving or repair work is still in progress so the cleaning appointment can be planned after safe access is available.
Keep cleaning and inspection decisions separate
Review your lease and communicate with the landlord about the final walkthrough. Cleaning can help prepare the property, but it does not guarantee an inspection result or a deposit refund. Deposit decisions may involve issues beyond cleaning. This guide is not legal advice.
Confirm access and timing
Agree who provides entry and whether the building has parking, elevator or other access rules. A requested appointment is not confirmed until approved. Same-day requests depend on availability, location and the work needed.
Understand team pricing
Residential move-in and move-out cleaning starts at $180 for the first hour with the entire team of three. Additional time is $180 per hour, prorated at $3 per minute. The final charge depends on actual time and approved additional charges, not a public flat-rate promise. Existing clients keep their agreed rates.
Products and communication
We use standard professional cleaning products. If you prefer a specific product, you can supply it after discussing it with the office, provided it is safe for the task and surface.
For home visits, we send you a message when we’re on our way and another when the cleaning is finished.
Frequently asked questions
How is turnover cleaning different from a recurring visit?
A turnover visit focuses on preparing an accessible property between occupants. A recurring visit supports ongoing home upkeep. The agreed quote determines the work for either appointment.
How long will the visit take?
The time depends on size, condition, access and the agreed priorities. An estimate helps plan the visit but is not a guarantee that every possible task will be finished within a fixed number of hours.
Will the team provide photos or inspection documents?
Discuss any documentation requirement before booking. Do not assume photos, reports or an inspection certificate are included in a standard cleaning visit.
What if an area needs another look?
If something was missed, tell us within 24 hours of your cleaning and we will come back and re-clean that area at no charge, scheduled at the next available time.
Smart Cleaning Service is a local, family-owned, licensed, insured and BBB-accredited company serving Seattle and the Eastside since 2016. Explore move-in and move-out cleaning or request an estimate based on your property.
