Move-In Cleaning Services in Washington, DC
Your new apartment should feel new. Before you unpack a single box, let us make sure every surface is clean, sanitized, and ready for you. Because you shouldn't have to clean up someone else's mess to start your fresh start.
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Why Clean Before You Move In?
Moving is the perfect—and maybe only—time to get your new home truly clean. Once your furniture, boxes, and belongings are in place, you'll never see those baseboards again. The floor under where your couch will sit? Covered indefinitely.
Right now, while the apartment is empty, is your one chance to clean every surface before it gets occupied. The floors can be mopped without navigating furniture. The closets can be wiped without removing clothes. The kitchen can be deep cleaned without working around your dishes.
And let's be honest—no matter what the previous tenant claims, there's always something left behind. Dust in the vents. Hair in the bathroom drains. Grease on the range hood. A professional move-in clean eliminates all of that, so you unpack into a space that's actually clean.
What's Included in Our Move-In Cleaning
Our move-in cleaning is a comprehensive deep clean designed for empty homes. With no furniture to work around, we can reach everything—and we do.
Kitchen
- All countertops cleaned and sanitized
- Inside all cabinets and drawers wiped out
- Inside refrigerator cleaned (shelves, drawers, walls)
- Inside oven and microwave cleaned
- Inside dishwasher cleaned
- Stovetop and range hood degreased
- Sink and faucet scrubbed
- Backsplash cleaned
- Floor thoroughly mopped
- Light fixtures and switches cleaned
Bathroom(s)
- All toilets deep cleaned and sanitized
- Showers and tubs scrubbed thoroughly
- Grout cleaned
- Inside vanity cabinets wiped
- Sinks and faucets cleaned
- Mirrors polished
- Medicine cabinets wiped inside
- Exhaust fans cleaned
- Floors mopped
- All fixtures polished
Bedrooms & Living Areas
- All floors vacuumed and mopped
- Inside all closets cleaned (shelves, rods, floors)
- Ceiling fans cleaned
- All windowsills and tracks cleaned
- Blinds dusted or wiped
- Light fixtures cleaned
- Light switches and outlets wiped
- Baseboards hand-wiped throughout
- Door frames and doors wiped
Throughout
- All air vents and returns cleaned
- Interior windows cleaned
- All baseboards wiped
- Cobwebs removed everywhere
- Any visible leftover items or debris flagged/removed
When to Book Move-In Cleaning
1After Lease Starts, Before Movers Arrive
The ideal timing. You get the keys to your new apartment, we come in and clean, and your moving day starts with a fresh home. Schedule us for the day after you get keys.
2During Lease Overlap
If you have access to your new place before your official move-in date, book us for that window. Your first night will be in a truly clean space.
3Between Tenants
Taking over a lease or moving into a place that was just vacated? Don't trust the outgoing tenant's cleaning. Let us make it actually clean.
4New Construction
Developers clean for appearance, not livability. New construction leaves behind dust in the vents, paint overspray, construction debris. Our post-construction cleaning handles all of that.
5Same-Week or Last Minute
Moving timelines shift—we get it. We often have same-week availability. Give us a call and we'll do our best to fit you in.
Keep Your New Home Fresh with Recurring Service
After your move-in clean, maintain that fresh feeling on your schedule
Weekly
Best for busy homes and families with kids or pets
15% OFFBi-Weekly
Perfect balance of clean and value for most homes
10% OFFMonthly
Great for light maintenance and smaller spaces
Quarterly
A deep refresh every 3 months. Perfect for seasonal maintenance.
Life in DC moves fast. Between work, weekend brunches, exploring the city, and everything in between, who has time to clean? Our flexible scheduling lets you choose the frequency that fits your lifestyle. Need to skip a week or reschedule? No problem — just give us 24 hours notice.
Move-In Cleaning Prices in Washington, DC
Move-in cleaning is priced as a deep clean since we're working through an entire empty home. The good news: empty spaces are easier to clean thoroughly, so costs are comparable to a deep clean of an occupied space.
| Home Size | Bedrooms/Baths | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Apartment | 0 BR / 1 BA | $180 – $240 |
| 1 BR Apartment | 1 BR / 1 BA | $220 – $300 |
| 2 BR Apartment | 2 BR / 1 BA | $280 – $380 |
| 3+ BR Apartment/House | 3+ BR / 2+ BA | $380 – $500+ |
New construction cleaning may cost more due to additional detail work. Final pricing depends on home size and condition.
Why DC Movers Choose Solaris
We Work With Your Timeline
Moving schedules are unpredictable. We're flexible with booking and can often accommodate last-minute changes if your lease start shifts.
Empty Space Expertise
We know how to maximize an empty apartment—reaching every corner, cleaning inside every cabinet, and leaving nothing for you to clean later.
One Less Thing to Worry About
Moving is stressful. Cross cleaning off your list completely and focus on unpacking into a home that's already spotless.
We Know DC Buildings
Concierge desks, key pickups, elevator reservations, loading dock requirements—we've done it all. We coordinate smoothly with any building.
Move-In Cleaning Throughout Washington, DC
Locations
We proudly serve apartments and homes across the DC metro area.
What Our Customers Say
“Got my keys on Friday, Solaris came Saturday, movers came Sunday. Unpacked into a spotless apartment. Best decision of the entire move. Inside every cabinet was pristine.”
Jessica T.
Navy Yard, DC
“The previous tenant's definition of 'clean' and mine were very different. Solaris fixed that completely. Inside the oven, behind the toilet, everywhere. Finally felt like my place.”
Ryan M.
Dupont Circle, DC
“New construction apartment, covered in dust from construction. The developer's 'clean' was a joke. Solaris did a proper move-in clean and the difference was night and day.”
Samantha K.
Capitol Hill, DC
“Moving into a Georgetown rowhouse, I wanted it perfect before the furniture arrived. Solaris cleaned all four floors, every closet, every surface. Started fresh in my new home.”
Brandon L.
Georgetown, DC
“Lease started Tuesday, needed cleaning done before movers on Thursday. Solaris accommodated the tight timeline and delivered excellent results. Stress level dropped immediately.”
Nicole R.
Arlington, VA
“Bought a house in Bethesda. Previous owners had pets. Solaris did a thorough move-in clean including sanitizing. No trace of the previous family's pets remained.”
Daniel H.
Bethesda, MD
“My studio needed a complete reset before moving in. Solaris cleaned inside all appliances, all cabinets, baseboards, everything. It felt brand new when I moved in.”
Christina W.
Adams Morgan, DC
“Old Town rowhouse, character but also years of accumulated grime from previous tenants. Solaris transformed it. Window tracks, grout, inside closets—all spotless.”
Matthew P.
Alexandria, VA
“Sublet takeover situation. Previous person's standards were low. Solaris came in and made it livable. The bathroom alone was worth the cost. Clean slate achieved.”
Lauren B.
Logan Circle, DC
“International relocation, arriving jet-lagged. Having Solaris clean the apartment before I arrived meant I could collapse into a clean home. Perfect first-night experience.”
Eric S.
Foggy Bottom, DC
“The empty apartment showed every speck of dust and old stain. After Solaris finished, it was genuinely clean—not just tidy, but deep cleaned. Ready for my furniture.”
Amanda C.
Shaw, DC
“Move-in clean included inside the refrigerator, oven, dishwasher—everything. Previous tenant clearly skipped these. Solaris didn't. Unpacking into cleanliness is underrated.”
Jason F.
Cleveland Park, DC
“Got my keys on Friday, Solaris came Saturday, movers came Sunday. Unpacked into a spotless apartment. Best decision of the entire move. Inside every cabinet was pristine.”
Jessica T.
Navy Yard, DC
“The previous tenant's definition of 'clean' and mine were very different. Solaris fixed that completely. Inside the oven, behind the toilet, everywhere. Finally felt like my place.”
Ryan M.
Dupont Circle, DC
“New construction apartment, covered in dust from construction. The developer's 'clean' was a joke. Solaris did a proper move-in clean and the difference was night and day.”
Samantha K.
Capitol Hill, DC
“Moving into a Georgetown rowhouse, I wanted it perfect before the furniture arrived. Solaris cleaned all four floors, every closet, every surface. Started fresh in my new home.”
Brandon L.
Georgetown, DC
“Lease started Tuesday, needed cleaning done before movers on Thursday. Solaris accommodated the tight timeline and delivered excellent results. Stress level dropped immediately.”
Nicole R.
Arlington, VA
“Bought a house in Bethesda. Previous owners had pets. Solaris did a thorough move-in clean including sanitizing. No trace of the previous family's pets remained.”
Daniel H.
Bethesda, MD
“My studio needed a complete reset before moving in. Solaris cleaned inside all appliances, all cabinets, baseboards, everything. It felt brand new when I moved in.”
Christina W.
Adams Morgan, DC
“Old Town rowhouse, character but also years of accumulated grime from previous tenants. Solaris transformed it. Window tracks, grout, inside closets—all spotless.”
Matthew P.
Alexandria, VA
“Sublet takeover situation. Previous person's standards were low. Solaris came in and made it livable. The bathroom alone was worth the cost. Clean slate achieved.”
Lauren B.
Logan Circle, DC
“International relocation, arriving jet-lagged. Having Solaris clean the apartment before I arrived meant I could collapse into a clean home. Perfect first-night experience.”
Eric S.
Foggy Bottom, DC
“The empty apartment showed every speck of dust and old stain. After Solaris finished, it was genuinely clean—not just tidy, but deep cleaned. Ready for my furniture.”
Amanda C.
Shaw, DC
“Move-in clean included inside the refrigerator, oven, dishwasher—everything. Previous tenant clearly skipped these. Solaris didn't. Unpacking into cleanliness is underrated.”
Jason F.
Cleveland Park, DC
Move-In Cleaning FAQs
As soon as you know your move-in date, reach out. We often have same-week availability, but the first of the month (when most DC leases turn over) books quickly. A week's notice is ideal.
We can work around some items, but the cleaner the space, the more thorough we can be. If the previous tenant left furniture or boxes, let us know—we can still help.
Some move-in situations are worse than others. If the previous tenant left significant mess, we may need to adjust scope and price. Send us photos if you're concerned.
However works best—meet us there, leave keys with the concierge, provide a lockbox code, or coordinate with your broker or property manager.
Absolutely. Property managers and landlords in the DC area trust us for tenant turnover cleaning. Contact us about recurring partnership rates.
Yes. New builds have unique needs—construction dust, debris, adhesive residue. We're experienced with new construction and know what to look for.
Start Your New Home the Right Way
You're starting a new chapter—don't let someone else's mess be part of the story. Book a move-in clean and walk into a home that's truly fresh, truly clean, and truly yours.