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Move In Cleaning Service Sydney

Moving into a new home is exciting. But before you unpack a single box, there's something worth asking: when was this place last properly cleaned — and by whom?
Our move in cleaning service gives you a verified, deep-cleaned home before your furniture arrives. Not a surface wipe-down. A real, room-by-room clean that covers every corner, inside every appliance, and behind every fitting.
Across Sydney, families, renters, and homeowners trust Topnotch Sydney to get their new home genuinely clean — so they can start fresh with confidence.

Duration

minutes

Starting from

$139.00

Move In Cleaning Service Sydney

What Is a Move In Cleaning Service?

A move in cleaning service is a professional deep clean carried out on a property before the new occupant moves their belongings in. It goes well beyond regular cleaning — covering inside appliances, inside cabinets, baseboards, light fittings, and all bathroom surfaces with full disinfection.


It's designed for one purpose: to give you a hygienically clean, move-ready home that you didn't have to clean yourself in the middle of an already chaotic moving process.


Move in home cleaning is typically carried out on an empty property, which means cleaners can access every surface without furniture in the way — making it the most thorough clean your home will ever receive.

What Is a Move In Cleaning Service?

What's Included

Every service includes these comprehensive cleaning tasks to ensure your space is spotless.

Kitchen

  • Clean inside and outside of oven, including racks and grill
  • Degrease range hood filters and exterior
  • Wipe down inside and outside all cabinets and drawers
  • Sanitise benchtops, splashback, and sink
  • Clean inside microwave and other built-in appliances
  • Wipe down fridge exterior (interior on request)
  • Clean light switches, outlet covers, and fixtures


Bathrooms & Toilets

  • Scrub and disinfect toilet bowl, seat, tank, and base
  • Clean shower screens, tiles, and grout
  • Sanitise basin, taps, and fittings
  • Clean mirrors and wipe down all cabinet surfaces
  • Remove soap scum and mineral deposits from fixtures
  • Mop floors and clean skirting boards


Bedrooms & Living Areas

  • Dust and wipe ceiling fans and light fittings
  • Clean inside all wardrobes and built-in cupboards
  • Wipe down windowsills, frames, and tracks
  • Clean skirting boards, doors, and door frames
  • Remove cobwebs from ceilings and corners
  • Vacuum carpets or mop hard floors throughout


Laundry

  • Wipe down washing machine and dryer exteriors
  • Clean laundry sink and taps
  • Wipe inside and outside of laundry cupboards
  • Sweep and mop laundry floor


The Problem: You Don't Know What You're Moving Into

Here's the truth: even if the previous tenant left the place looking tidy, tidy isn't the same as clean.


Grease builds up inside ovens and range hoods over years of use. Bacteria survive on bathroom surfaces long after they're visually clean. Allergens — dust mites, pet dander, mould spores — settle into cabinets and behind appliances. And none of that is visible during a pre-move walkthrough.


For families with young children, people with allergies, or anyone who simply wants to know their home is safe and sanitary from day one, moving into an uncleaned property isn't just uncomfortable — it's a real health consideration.


That's why booking a professional move in home cleaning service before you unpack makes sense. You get one chance to clean your home when it's completely empty. Don't leave that window to chance.

The Problem: You Don't Know What You're Moving Into

How Our Move In Cleaning Works — Step by Step

We've kept the process simple. Here's what happens from the moment you get in touch:

  1. Get your free quote — Tell us your property size and location. We'll give you a clear, fixed price in 60 seconds. No hidden fees.

  2. Book online in minutes — Choose your preferred date and time at topnotch.sydney/booking. We offer flexible slots including weekends and same-week availability.

  3. We arrive ready — Our fully insured Sydney-based team brings all equipment and eco-friendly cleaning products. You don't need to supply a thing.

  4. Room-by-room deep clean — We work through our detailed checklist from top to bottom, in every room, until the entire property meets our standard.

  5. Final walkthrough — Before we leave, we do a quality check of every area. If anything isn't right, we fix it on the spot.

  6. You move in with confidence — Your home is clean, sanitised, and ready. All you need to do is unpack.
How Our Move In Cleaning Works — Step by Step

How Much Does Move In Cleaning Cost in Sydney?

Move in cleaning in Sydney typically costs between $150 and $600+, depending on the size of your property and any add-ons required. Most Sydney cleaning services charge between $40–$60 per hour, with move in cleans requiring significantly more time than a standard regular clean.


Property Size

Estimated Duration

Estimated Price

Studio / 1-bed

~2–3 hours

$150–$250

2-bed apartment

~3–4 hours

$220–$320

3-bed house

~4–6 hours

$300–$450

4-bed+ house

~6–8 hours

$400–$600+


Prices are estimates based on average Sydney market rates (2026). Your exact quote depends on property condition, specific inclusions, and any add-ons selected. All Topnotch Sydney pricing is fixed upfront — you'll always know what you're paying before we start.

Need a quote now? Head to topnotch.sydney/booking and get a confirmed price in under 60 seconds.

How Much Does Move In Cleaning Cost in Sydney?

Move In Cleaning vs Regular Cleaning: What's the Difference?

Many people wonder whether a regular clean will do the job when moving in. Here's a clear comparison:


Feature

Move In Cleaning

Regular Cleaning

Scope

All rooms, deep sanitise, inside appliances

Surfaces, floors, bathrooms only

Inside appliances

✅ Included

❌ Not included

Inside cabinets & drawers

✅ Included

❌ Not included

Baseboards & light fittings

✅ Included

Limited

Disinfection of all surfaces

✅ Full sanitise

Partial

Duration (2-bed home)

4–6 hours

1.5–2.5 hours

Best for

New home move in

Weekly maintenance

The difference is depth. A regular clean maintains a home that's already clean. A move in home cleaning service resets a property to a genuinely hygienic baseline — one you can build from.

If you're looking for ongoing maintenance after the move in clean, our general cleaning service can keep your home in great shape week after week.


Why Choose Topnotch Sydney for Your Move In Home Cleaning?

  • Fully insured team — We're fully insured, so you're covered from the moment we step in the door.
  • Sydney-based, not a franchise — Our team lives and works here. We know Sydney homes and we care about our local reputation.
  • Satisfaction guarantee — If anything isn't right, tell us within 24 hours and we'll return to fix it at no extra cost. No fuss.
  • All supplies included — We bring professional-grade equipment and eco-friendly products. You don't need to lift a finger.
  • Flexible scheduling — Book online any day, including weekends. Same-week availability in most Sydney suburbs.
  • Transparent pricing — Your quote is fixed. No surprise charges, no add-ons you didn't ask for.
  • Detailed checklist every time — Every clean follows the same room-by-room checklist, so nothing gets missed.


We also offer end of lease cleaning for your previous property, so both ends of your move are covered. And if you need a deeper reset after your move in clean, our deep cleaning service is available as a follow-up.

Why Choose Topnotch Sydney for Your Move In Home Cleaning?

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