Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning in Myrtle Beach

Whether you're a renter trying to get your security deposit back, a homeowner leaving a property after years of occupancy, or a new homeowner wanting to start fresh in a clean space — move-in and move-out cleaning is a specific, thorough service that goes well beyond a standard recurring clean. This guide covers exactly what it includes and what it costs in Myrtle Beach.

Move-Out Cleaning: What's Covered

Move-out cleaning is designed to return a property to the condition expected for the next occupant — whether that's satisfying a landlord's inspection, meeting the standards required by a real estate closing, or simply leaving a property in the shape you'd want to find it if you were moving in.

Kitchen

Interior of all cabinets and drawers — cleaned out and wiped
Interior of oven — full cleaning, not just a surface wipe
Interior of refrigerator — shelves, drawers, door seals
Inside microwave — thoroughly cleaned
All countertops, backsplash, and sink
Exterior of all appliances
Range hood and filter
Floors — swept and mopped

Bathrooms

Toilet — inside bowl, exterior, and base
Shower and tub — scrubbed including tile grout
Sink, vanity, and fixtures
Mirror — streak-free
Medicine cabinet interior
Exhaust fan
Floor — mopped

Throughout the Property

All window sills and tracks
All baseboards
Light switches and outlet covers
Ceiling fans — blades wiped
All doors — including tops
Walls — spot cleaned for marks and scuffs
Interior of all closets
Floors throughout — vacuumed and mopped
Blinds — wiped or dusted

Security deposit strategy: Professional move-out cleaning is one of the highest-ROI services available to renters. A $150–$350 cleaning service that enables full return of a $1,500–$3,000 security deposit is obvious math. Landlords inspect for exactly the items on this checklist — having a professional team work through it systematically prevents the "cleaning fee" deduction that landlords apply to properties that need further cleaning.

Move-In Cleaning: What's Different

Move-in cleaning is similar in scope to move-out cleaning but with different priorities. Even properties that passed landlord inspection or were recently cleaned by the previous tenant may not meet your personal standards. Move-in cleaning gives you a fresh start:

Full scope as above, but focused on areas the previous occupant may have missed
Extra attention to high-contact surfaces — handles, switches, remotes
Refrigerator interior — even if clean, you may want it re-cleaned before stocking it
Shower and tub — personal cleaning preference before first use
Floors — final clean before furniture moves in

Move-In/Out Cleaning Costs in Myrtle Beach

1BR / 1BA apartment or condo: $150–$225
2BR / 2BA home: $200–$325
3BR / 2BA home: $275–$450
4BR+ home: $375–$600+

Pricing reflects the depth of service — move-in/out cleaning takes 2–3× longer than a standard recurring clean of the same property size. Properties in significantly dirty condition may require additional time and pricing.