Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning in Lexington, KY2026-10-19T12:36:21-04:00

Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning in Lexington, KY

Vacant-home cleaning for Lexington moves, from the insides of cabinets and closets to the fridge, microwave and floor edges.

Hand Over the Keys, or Unpack, With Everything Already Clean

Move-out cleaning in Lexington, KY and move-in cleaning share one advantage: the rooms are empty. With no couch against the wall and nothing stacked in the pantry, we can reach the shelves, drawers, closet floors and appliance interiors that never get cleaned while someone lives there. That is why we schedule it as a separate service instead of a regular visit stretched longer.

Lexington is a city that moves a lot. Leases turn over every summer, University of Kentucky students and families arrive each August, and buyers close on homes year-round from Hamburg to Masterson Station. We clean single-family houses, townhomes, condos and apartments, and we take on rental turnovers for landlords and property managers as well.

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Request your free quote below or call us at 859-276-2222 during regular office hours (Mon-Fri: 8am – 5pm EST).

One-Time Cleaning

One-time cleanings are perfect for seasonal deep cleans, in preparation for a holiday or special event, or for moving in/out of your home.

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Recurring Cleaning

Never clean again and keep your home in tip-top shape with our recurring cleaning services available weekly, bi-weekly or every 4-weeks.

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Reviews From Lexington Moves

4.9 out of 5 stars from 529 Google reviews. Here is what clients say about our move-in and move-out cleaning.

★★★★★

“Neli and Gabrielle did a great job cleaning our apartment for a move out.”

Noell Dooley · Google review

★★★★★

“I would 💯 recommend top mops! They did a fantastic job – cleaning my son’s apartment to start the new school year! Thank you… Madison, Gabby, & Kiera. – job well done!”

Tricia Phelps · Google review

★★★★★

“Had my Daughter and Son-in-laws house cleaned before they moved in. They had a dog and it was absolutely filthy and Top Mops did an excellent job of cleaning their home. Highly recommend them and a huge shout out to the cleaning team Gabby, Madison and Brad.”

Kim Hagmayer · Google review

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What a Lexington Move Clean Includes

We start with our complete Top-to-Bottom Clean and layer on the vacant-home tasks that only make sense between occupants:

Kitchen

  • Cabinet fronts wiped, plus the insides of empty cabinets, drawers and shelves
  • Refrigerator and microwave cleaned inside
  • Stovetop, grates or drip pans scrubbed; appliance exteriors cleaned
  • Counters, backsplash and sink cleaned

Bathrooms

  • Tubs, showers and tile scrubbed to remove buildup
  • Toilets inside and out, with the floor and baseboard around them
  • Vanity cabinets wiped out; counters, mirrors and fixtures cleaned

Throughout the home

  • Closets cleaned inside, including shelves, rods and floors
  • Baseboards, interior doors, frames and switch plates wiped by hand
  • Window sills and lock ledges; interior windows as an add-on
  • Reachable ceiling fans and light fixtures; cobwebs cleared
  • Floors and stairs vacuumed and/or damp mopped, right up to the walls where furniture once stood

Timing Your Move Clean in Lexington

Leaving a home

Schedule us once the moving truck is loaded and the rooms are bare, ideally the day before your landlord walkthrough or closing. That way nothing blocks a cabinet, closet or baseboard.

Arriving at a new one

Have us in before the boxes come off the truck. Empty kitchens and bathrooms clean quickly and thoroughly, and you unpack into a sanitized space.

Listing a house first

Planning to sell your Lexington home? Start with a deep cleaning before listing photos, then add a few temporary cleans while showings are underway.

Summer is peak season

From mid-July through August, lease turnovers and the start of the UK fall semester fill our calendar fast. Two to three weeks of notice gives you the best shot at your preferred day.

Moving into a small space? Our Lexington apartment cleaning page explains how we handle condos and units. And once you are settled, many new clients keep the house in shape with recurring house cleaning.

How Move Cleaning Is Priced in Lexington

We quote every move clean on its own, since a one-bedroom unit near campus and a five-bedroom house in Hartland are far apart in scope. Your price is set before we arrive.

  • Size: number of bedrooms and bathrooms and finished square footage
  • Condition: how the previous occupants left things, pet hair and the state of the oven, fridge and showers
  • Add-ons: interior windows or anything else you want included

Share your move date when you ask for a quote, or call (859) 276-2222 Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm ET.

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Ready to get started? Request a free estimate or call (859) 276-2222, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm ET.

Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning FAQs for Lexington, KY

What is included in a move-out cleaning in Lexington?2026-10-19T09:31:12-04:00

A Lexington move-out clean includes our full Top-to-Bottom Clean plus vacant-home tasks: the insides of cabinets, drawers and empty shelves, closets, the refrigerator and microwave interiors, and floor edges where furniture stood. Interior windows can be added.

Does the house need to be empty for a move cleaning?2026-10-19T09:32:12-04:00

Ideally, yes. With the rooms bare, we can open every drawer, wipe out each closet and clean the full length of the baseboards. Schedule move-out cleaning once the last box is gone and move-in cleaning before the first one arrives.

Does move-out cleaning improve my chances of a full deposit refund?2026-10-19T09:33:12-04:00

That is what it is built for. We focus on what landlords and property managers usually inspect: the kitchen, appliances, bathrooms, cabinets, closets and floors. The final deposit decision always rests with your landlord, but a thorough clean puts you in a strong position.

Do you clean apartments for students moving out near UK?2026-10-19T09:34:12-04:00

Yes. We clean apartments, condos and student rentals around the University of Kentucky and across Lexington, along with townhomes and houses. Some parents book a clean to get a student’s unit ready at the start or end of the school year.

How far in advance should I book move cleaning in Lexington?2026-10-19T09:35:12-04:00

Call as soon as you know your move dates. Mid-July through August is a popular time to move in Lexington with lease turnovers and the UK fall semester, so earlier is better during that stretch.

What if my move or closing date changes?2026-10-19T09:36:12-04:00

Call us as soon as you know and we will find a new time with you. When possible, we ask for two business days’ notice of changes to avoid a late-change fee.

Do I have to be there while you clean?2026-10-19T09:37:12-04:00

No. Most clients give us a lockbox combination, a spare key or the door code. Every technician is a background-checked Top Mops employee who is bonded and insured.

Can I set up regular cleaning after I move in?2026-10-19T09:38:12-04:00

Of course. A lot of new Lexington homeowners and renters book a standing weekly, bi-weekly or monthly visit once the boxes are unpacked, so the new place keeps looking the way it did on day one.

Move Cleaning Across Lexington and Fayette County

We handle move-in and move-out cleans in every corner of Lexington, including:

  • Apartments, student rentals and downtown lofts near the University of Kentucky
  • Newer homes in Hamburg and Masterson Station
  • Established neighborhoods such as Chevy Chase, Ashland Park and Kenwick
  • Family houses and complexes in Beaumont, Palomar and along Man o’ War Boulevard
  • South Lexington around Tates Creek and Hartland

We serve ZIP codes 40502 to 40517. Moving from another state? You don’t need to be there. Most clients give us access with a key, lockbox or door code.

Top Mops Cleaning provides professional house cleaning and maid services throughout Lexington and Fayette County, including the neighborhoods of Hamburg, Chevy Chase, Beaumont, Tates Creek, Andover, Palomar, Hartland, Masterson Station, Kenwick, and Ashland Park. We serve Lexington zip codes 40502, 40503, 40504, 40505, 40506, 40507, 40508, 40509, 40510, 40511, 40513, 40514, 40515, 40516, and 40517.

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Why Lexington Movers Rely on Top Mops

We roll with date changes. Closings get pushed and keys show up late. Let us know and we will work out a new time with you.

Finished in a single visit. A team usually handles move cleans, so the home is ready before the walkthrough or the moving van.

Safe hands in an empty house. Our technicians are screened, background-checked employees, and they are bonded and insured.

A price you can plan around. Knowing the cost up front helps when you are already juggling a deposit, movers and closing costs.

Missed spot? We return. Tell us within 24 hours of the clean and we will come back and re-clean that area free of charge.

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