Leave the Old Home Clean and Begin the Next Chapter Fresh
Professional move-in and move-out cleaning throughout Martha's Vineyard — detailed cleaning for empty or transitioning properties, ready for handover, occupancy, or inspection.
Moving requires countless decisions, deadlines, and responsibilities. Between packing, coordinating transportation, managing utilities, signing documents, and preparing the new property, cleaning can quickly become one of the most time-consuming parts of the process.
ICP Cleaning provides professional move-in and move-out cleaning services throughout Martha's Vineyard. We help homeowners, renters, property managers, real estate professionals, and seasonal residents prepare properties for handover, occupancy, showings, inspections, or new ownership.
Our team focuses on the detailed cleaning tasks that become possible once furniture, boxes, and personal belongings have been removed. From kitchens and bathrooms to cabinets, floors, baseboards, and overlooked corners, we help create a cleaner and more welcoming property during an important transition.
Whether you are leaving a rental, selling a home, preparing a recently purchased property, or moving into a seasonal residence, we create a customized cleaning plan based on the condition and layout of the space.
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Serving Martha's Vineyard homes, rentals & businesses
The Basics
What Is Move-In and Move-Out Cleaning?
Move-in and move-out cleaning is a detailed service designed for properties that are empty or nearly empty during a change in occupancy. It addresses the dust, debris, residue, and overlooked areas that often remain after furniture, appliances, boxes, and personal belongings have been removed.
Unlike regular cleaning, which focuses on maintaining an occupied home, moving cleaning allows the team to access areas that are usually blocked during everyday housekeeping. Empty cabinets, exposed baseboards, vacant closets, appliance spaces, wall edges, and open flooring can all receive more focused attention.
Move-out cleaning helps prepare a property for its next tenant, buyer, owner, or guest. It may also support rental inspections, real estate showings, final walkthroughs, and property handovers.
Move-in cleaning is performed before occupants settle into a new property. It helps remove dust, fingerprints, shelf residue, bathroom buildup, kitchen grease, and debris left behind by previous occupants, contractors, movers, or extended vacancy.
The exact service scope depends on the condition of the property, whether it is furnished, and which tasks are selected in advance.
Comparing the Two
Move-In Cleaning vs. Move-Out Cleaning
Both services benefit from being scheduled when the property is empty or nearly empty.
Move-In Cleaning
Intended to prepare a property before new occupants arrive. The goal is to remove residue from previous use, extended vacancy, repairs, showings, movers, or property maintenance.
This service may be especially valuable when the new occupants are unsure how thoroughly the property was cleaned before possession.
Move-Out Cleaning
Completed after personal belongings have been removed. The goal is to leave the property clean, presentable, and ready for the next stage, such as a final inspection, sale, rental turnover, or new ownership.
Both services benefit from being scheduled when the property is empty or nearly empty. This gives the cleaning team better access to flooring, cabinets, closets, trim, and other areas.
Pricing
How Much Does Move-In or Move-Out Cleaning Cost?
Pricing depends on the property's size, layout, condition, accessibility, and requested services.
Two properties with similar square footage may require very different amounts of labor. A customized estimate is generally more accurate than relying on a single flat price.
Preparation
How to Prepare for Moving Cleaning
Proper preparation allows the team to work efficiently and reduces the risk of areas being blocked or cleaned again after movers and contractors leave.
For Move-Out Cleaning
Before the team arrives
- Remove furniture and personal belongings
- Empty cabinets and drawers that will be cleaned
- Empty the refrigerator and oven
- Remove trash and unwanted property
- Finish repairs and contractor work
- Keep electricity and water available
- Provide reliable access
- Secure valuables and documents
- Communicate the final deadline
For Move-In Cleaning
Before the appointment
- Schedule before furniture delivery when possible
- Confirm that previous occupants have left
- Complete repairs, painting, and construction
- Identify delicate surfaces
- Provide access instructions
- Confirm which cabinets and appliances should be cleaned
- Make sure utilities are active
- Avoid placing boxes in rooms scheduled for cleaning
Why ICP Cleaning
Why Choose ICP Cleaning for Your Move?
A property transition requires reliable timing, clear communication, and careful attention to detail.
All published statements regarding insurance, guarantees, team screening, certifications, and years of experience should match ICP Cleaning's verified business information.
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Our Happy Customers
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Real reviews from Google.
“Great service — friendly, thorough and reliable!”
Jeremy Henderson1 month ago
“Excellent service! Proactive, reliable, timely communications and the owner is delightful. The house sparkles when they are done!”
Lynne Silva1 month ago
“Carol and her ladies did a great job!! Everything was clean and sparkly! Perfect!”
Janice Ketchen2 months ago
“Carol and her team are simply the BEST! They do the most thorough cleaning we have ever had. We are very thankful for ICP Cleaning!”
Aimée Bessire1 year ago
“I've been using Carolinne and her team for over ten years. They always do a great job — professional, trustworthy, reliable and they take initiative. I recommend them highly!”
Gabriella Morizio1 year ago
“Carolinne is the consummate professional. She has been taking impeccable care of my home for many years. She is extremely reliable and detail oriented. I highly recommend her and her staff.”
Sheree Holliday1 year ago
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning Service
- What does move-in and move-out cleaning include?
- This service focuses on preparing an empty or nearly empty property for a new occupant or final handover. It may include kitchens, bathrooms, floors, baseboards, closets, cabinets, and other accessible areas that are difficult to reach when a home is furnished.
- Should move-out cleaning happen before or after the movers?
- After. Move-out cleaning is most effective once furniture, boxes, and personal belongings have been removed. An empty property gives the team full access to flooring, cabinets, closets, trim, and corners that are normally blocked during everyday housekeeping.
- Is move-in cleaning worth it if the property already looks clean?
- Yes. Even a property that looks clean can hold dust, fingerprints, shelf residue, bathroom buildup, or kitchen grease left behind by previous occupants, contractors, movers, or extended vacancy. Move-in cleaning gives you a verified clean baseline before you settle in.
- Do you clean inside cabinets and appliances?
- Yes, when requested in advance. Interior cabinet, oven, and refrigerator cleaning are available as add-ons so we can schedule the right time and supplies for the extra work.
- Does move-out cleaning guarantee a security deposit?
- No. A professional clean helps you deliver the property in better condition, but deposit decisions are made by the landlord based on their inspection and lease terms. We never guarantee deposit outcomes.
Professional Moving Cleaning Throughout Martha's Vineyard
Moving into or out of a property should feel like progress, not another exhausting list of unfinished chores. Whether you are leaving a rental, preparing a home for sale, opening a seasonal property, or moving into a new residence, our team is ready to handle the cleaning so you can focus on the next chapter.
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