It’s the final countdown to moving day. The boxes are packed, the truck is booked, but one crucial question remains: when exactly should you have the cleaners come? Scheduling your professional move-out clean at the right time is the key to a smooth handover and protecting your security deposit. Here is the perfect timeline.
The Golden Rule: Clean an Empty Space
The single most important rule is to have the property completely empty before the cleaning team arrives. Cleaners cannot do a proper move-out clean if there are still boxes on the floor, items in closets, or furniture to move. Cleaning an empty space is more efficient and guarantees a far more thorough result.
The Ideal Move-Out Timeline
Day 1: Moving Day
- Morning/Afternoon: Your movers arrive and empty the entire property. Do a final check of all closets, cabinets, and storage spaces to ensure nothing is left behind.
- Evening: This is the perfect time for our cleaning team to arrive. The space is empty and we can work uninterrupted to perform a comprehensive, top-to-bottom deep clean.
Day 2: The Handover
- Morning: You arrive at your now-spotless former home for the final walkthrough with your landlord or the new owners. The property is in its best possible condition.
- Afternoon: You confidently hand over the keys, secure in the knowledge that you’ve fulfilled your obligations.
What About Tight, Same-Day Moves?
In Toronto’s fast-paced rental market, same-day moves are common. If you must be out by noon and the new tenant arrives in the evening, coordination is critical.
- Communicate with us: Let us know your tight timeline when you book. We can schedule a dedicated team to be ready the moment your movers leave.
- Book in advance: For peak times like the end of June and July, it is essential to book your cleaning service weeks in advance to secure a spot.
Don’t let poor timing add to your moving stress. Plan ahead and schedule your cleaning for after the property is vacant.
Need to coordinate a last-minute move-out clean? Contact My Canada Cleaning now, and we will do our best to accommodate your timeline.