Commercial Move Out and Move In Cleaning for Your Suite
Commercial move out cleaning gets a business's own suite ready to hand back to the landlord, and move in cleaning gets the next suite ready before the team arrives. Final Phase cleans offices, studios, shops and small commercial spaces at both ends of a move, brings all supplies and equipment, and schedules around the move date and lease deadlines. This is the tenant's cleaning of its own space, not a property manager's make-ready.
| Best for | Business tenants moving in or out |
|---|---|
| Spaces | Offices, studios, shops, small suites |
| Timing | Around the move date and lease end |
| Not this page | Property manager unit make-ready |
Commercial move out cleaning at the end of a lease
When a business leaves a suite, the landlord expects it back in good order. Most leases ask for the space to be returned clean, and that means more than a quick sweep. Carpet, glass, restrooms, kitchen areas, built-in shelving and every surface the staff used all need to be cleaned once the furniture is out.
Commercial move out cleaning is timed for the gap between the last box leaving and the final walkthrough with the landlord or property manager. Because the space is empty, the crew can reach corners and surfaces that are usually blocked, and the clean goes faster and deeper than it would in an occupied office.
We follow the lease only as far as you tell us what it asks for. If it names a standard, share it before the bid and we scope the work to match.
An office move out cleaning checklist
Office move out cleaning starts after the furniture and equipment have gone and stops when the suite is ready for the landlord's walkthrough.
Open work areas and private offices
- Remove tape, labels, sticky residue and small debris left on walls and floors
- Dust ledges, window sills, baseboards, vents and door frames
- Wipe built-in desks, shelving and cabinet interiors and exteriors
- Vacuum carpet or damp mop hard floors, including under where furniture stood
Break room and kitchen area
- Empty and wipe cabinets, drawers and shelves
- Clean counters, sinks and the outside of any built-in appliances
- Wipe the interior of the refrigerator and microwave if the landlord's appliances remain
- Mop the floor, working toward the exit
Restrooms
- Clean toilets, sinks, mirrors and partitions
- Wipe walls, doors and dispensers
- Mop restroom floors, working toward the door
- Remove trash and liners
Glass and entry
- Clean interior windows, glass partitions and the suite's entry doors
- Wipe door hardware and thresholds
- Clean the entry vestibule floor
Tell us the square footage, the phase and your deadline. We send a clear written bid, usually after a quick walkthrough.
Commercial move in cleaning before your team arrives
A new suite may look clean, but it has often been empty for weeks. Dust has settled on every ledge, the carpet has not been vacuumed since the last tenant, and fixtures in the restroom and kitchen have not been touched. Commercial move in cleaning gives your team a clean start.
Timing matters. We aim for the window between the keys being handed over and the first desk or shelf going in, so the crew can work in an empty, unobstructed space.
- Dust removed from ledges, vents, sills and baseboards
- Floors vacuumed or mopped before furniture goes in
- Restroom and kitchen fixtures cleaned
- Interior glass and doors wiped
- Leftover packaging and small debris removed
Office move in cleaning and office move out cleaning compared
Both services clean an empty suite, but they serve different goals.
| Question | Move out | Move in |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Return the suite to the landlord in clean condition | Give the incoming team a clean, ready workspace |
| Timing | After the last item is removed and before the final walkthrough | After the keys are handed over and before furniture arrives |
| Focus | Marks, residue, kitchen areas, carpet and glass | Settled dust, restrooms, floors and fixtures |
| Related service | A landlord may order a separate turnover clean afterward | Regular office cleaning begins after the move |
How a suite move clean is scheduled
Moves have hard dates, so the scheduling is the main job.
Share the dates
Tell us the move date, the keys date and any walkthrough deadline.
Walk or photograph the suite
We look at the suite, in person or from photos, to judge size, floors and condition.
Clean in the gap
Work is booked for the window when the suite is empty. We work seven days a week and hours vary by job.
Final check
A last walk through the suite catches missed corners before you hand over or move in.
How this differs from property turnover cleaning
This page is for the business that is moving. The tenant orders the cleaning of its own suite, at the end of its lease or at the start of a new one.
Property turnover cleaning is different. It is ordered by an owner or manager to reset a single unit or apartment between occupants. For building-wide shared spaces and vacant suites, see commercial property cleaning.
If a move follows a build-out, the first cleaning is covered under tenant improvement cleaning. Suite moves happen all over the valley, and the Las Vegas move-in and move-out page has the local detail.
Service areas
Move-In and Move-Out Cleaning across the Las Vegas valley. Pick your city for local details.
Move-In and Move-Out Cleaning questions
What is commercial move out cleaning?
Commercial move out cleaning is a detailed clean of a business's own suite after the furniture and equipment have been removed, so the space can be handed back to the landlord. It covers floors, glass, restrooms, kitchen areas and surfaces.
When should move out cleaning be done?
It should be done after the last item is removed and before the final walkthrough. The space is empty then, so every corner and surface can be reached. We book around your lease deadline.
What does office move in cleaning include?
Office move in cleaning includes dusting ledges, vents and baseboards, vacuuming or mopping floors, cleaning restroom and kitchen fixtures, and wiping interior glass and doors. It is done before furniture arrives.
Is office move out cleaning the same as move in cleaning?
No. Move out cleaning focuses on marks, residue and carpet so the suite can be returned. Move in cleaning focuses on settled dust, floors and fixtures so the new team starts clean. Both clean an empty suite.
Do you do move out cleaning for apartments or homes?
Not as a residential service. We clean business suites for the tenant. Unit and apartment make-ready between occupants for owners and managers is covered by [property turnover cleaning](/commercial-cleaning/property-turnover-cleaning/).
Do you handle the move itself or haul furniture?
No. We clean after the move, and the movers or your team remove furniture and equipment. Large items left behind should be hauled by a hauling company before we start.
Can I get a bid from photos?
Yes, for simple suites. Photos of each room, the floors and the restrooms, plus the square footage, usually give us enough to quote. Larger or complex spaces get a short walk-through first.