Move-In Cleaning in Singapore
If your new home has just been renovated, the move-in clean you need is a post-renovation clean: fine construction dust removed from cabinets, windows, tracks and grilles, kitchen and bathroom surfaces cleaned, and floors vacuumed and mopped, so the home is ready to move into. If your home was not renovated, message us with your home type and we will tell you whether our clean is the right fit.
Which move-in clean do you need?
| Your home | The clean that fits |
|---|---|
| Renovated, and the contractor has finished | A post-renovation clean, covered on this page |
| No renovation work | Message us first: our standard clean is built for renovation dust, and we will tell you whether it fits your home |
Renovation leaves a different kind of mess from everyday living. The dust is fine, it settles inside cabinets and along window tracks, and it comes back onto the floor as the higher surfaces are wiped. That is why our crew vacuums and mops the floors last.
What a move-in clean covers in a renovated home
The standard clean covers:
- Floors: vacuumed and mopped in every room.
- Cabinets: built-in cabinets and wardrobes wiped down.
- Kitchen: cabinets, countertops and the sink wiped, and the outside of the fridge, oven and microwave.
- Bathrooms and service areas: surfaces cleaned, with a preventive anti-mould spray in wet areas.
- Windows: glass, frames, tracks and grilles cleaned of renovation dust.
- Other rooms: bomb shelter, store room, utility room, service yard and balcony, as long as each one is empty and we can get into it.
See what each standard clean includes for the full list.
What is not included, and the add-ons
A standard clean does not cover walls, floor scrubbing or polishing, grout cleaning, the inside of appliances, kitchen degreasing, fume hood or backsplash deep cleaning, or polishing of bathroom fixtures and mirrors.
These can be added to the booking and are quoted separately: ceiling fans, lights and lamps; upholstery cleaning for sofas and mattresses; formaldehyde removal; paint splatter and sticker glue removal from windows; and cement residue removal.
How much does a move-in clean cost?
For a renovated home, the price follows our list for post-renovation cleaning:
| Home | Price |
|---|---|
| HDB 2-room | $250 |
| HDB 3-room | $300 |
| HDB 4-room | $340 |
| HDB 5-room | $390 |
| HDB Executive Apartment or Maisonette | $490 |
| Condo, by unit size | $290 (under 500 sqft) to $830 (2,501 to 3,000 sqft) |
| Landed homes, and condos above 3,000 sqft | Custom quote |
Condo prices for every size band are on our price list by flat type and unit size. We give you a clear quote before you book, and there is no travel charge anywhere in Singapore.
When should you book before moving in?
Book the clean for a day after your contractor has finished, so no new dust is made once the home is clean. We suggest booking about 1.5 weeks ahead; if a slot is free, we can sometimes take a booking one day before. Living in an HDB flat? Our guide on how to prepare your HDB for the clean covers what to sort out first. Our HDB renovation timeline planner works out the dates around your contractor's finish date. You can also see our HDB post renovation cleaning and condo post renovation cleaning services.
How the cleaning day works
We normally send 1 to 3 cleaners. A clean usually takes 3 to 6 hours, depending on the condition of the home, and larger homes can take up to 9 hours. You can pick a morning slot (9am to 1pm) or an afternoon slot (2pm to 6pm). The crew arrives with professional equipment, and the cleaning solutions we use are safe around children, pets and food surfaces.
At the end we walk through the home with you. If any area within the standard scope is not to your satisfaction, the crew touches it up on the spot. Payment is by PayNow or bank transfer: a $100 deposit secures the slot, and the balance is paid after the clean, before the crew leaves.
After the clean: check the work
Our room-by-room checklist for after the clean lists what to look at on floors, cabinets and wet areas once the crew is done. For the full picture of how a renovated home is cleaned, see how cleaning after renovation works, or go back to our post reno cleaning in Singapore page.
Common questions
How long does a move-in clean take?
Usually 3 to 6 hours with 1 to 3 cleaners, depending on the condition of the home. Larger homes can take up to 9 hours.
Do I need to buy cleaning supplies?
No. The crew arrives with professional equipment and our own cleaning solutions for the standard scope.
Do you clean the bomb shelter and service yard?
Yes. The bomb shelter, store room, utility room, service yard and balcony are part of the clean, as long as each one is empty and accessible.
Can I book at short notice?
We suggest about 1.5 weeks ahead. If a slot is free, we can sometimes secure it one day before, so it is worth asking on WhatsApp.
How do I pay?
PayNow or bank transfer. A $100 deposit secures your slot, and the balance is paid after the clean.