Move-Out Cleaning in Des Moines, IA
Move-out cleaning is a full clean of an empty home or apartment, booked around your move date. HomeYou lists Des Moines move-out cleans at about $102 to $344 for roughly 1,000 sq ft.
- Free quote, no obligation
- One-time or recurring cleaning
- Serving Des Moines and nearby suburbs
- Scope and price confirmed with you before any visit
A full clean of an empty house or apartment, after you move out or before you move in, booked around your timeline and your landlord's checklist.
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Quick facts
- Best for: Renters handing back keys, sellers, and new owners
- Where: Des Moines and nearby suburbs
- Price: Free quote, based on your space and what you need
- Booking: Online quote form or phone, one-time or recurring
What's included
- Full-space cleaning, typically done while the space is empty
- Inside kitchen cabinets, drawers, and closets once they're cleared out
- Kitchen detail cleaning, with inside the oven, fridge, and microwave available on request
- Bathroom detail cleaning: tubs, showers, toilets, sinks, fixtures, and mirrors
- Baseboards, door frames, light switches, and outlet covers
- Floor care throughout, including corners and under where furniture stood
- Exact scope and any lease- or landlord-specific checklist items are confirmed with you before your appointment
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Iowa security deposit rules, in plain terms
Under Iowa Code 562A.12, a security deposit can be at most two months' rent. The landlord must return it, with a written statement of any deductions, within 30 days after the tenancy ends and the landlord receives your mailing address or delivery instructions.
A landlord can withhold amounts needed to restore the unit to its condition at the start of the tenancy, ordinary wear and tear excepted. This is general information, not legal advice. Check your lease.
- Give your landlord a mailing address or delivery instructions in writing.
- Keep your lease checklist handy and share it when you book.
- A clean unit helps you present it well, but the deposit decision is your landlord's.
Student and downtown lease turnover
Drake University, DMACC, Grand View University and Des Moines University bring renters who move on a school-year schedule, and downtown and East Village apartments turn over too.
If your move date is fixed, request early and give us the date. Apartment cleaning covers building access.
Local facts and published prices on this page last checked November 2026.
Typical Des Moines move-out cleaning prices
These are typical ranges published for Des Moines. They are not a TidyPace quote.
| Service | Typical published range |
|---|---|
| Move-out cleaning (about 1,000 sq ft) | $102 to $344 |
| Move-out cleaner hourly rate | about $23.13 per hour |
Ranges come from HomeYou and Care.com rate data for Des Moines. Your quote depends on your home's size and condition.
How it typically works
1
Tell us your move date & property details
Share your move date, property size, and whether it's a move-in or move-out clean.
2
You're booked
We review your request and get your cleaning scheduled around your move date.
3
Relax while we confirm the details
We confirm exactly what's included and the timing around your move.
What affects pricing
You'll get a direct estimate based on your space. Factors that typically affect cost include:
- • Size of the space
- • Current condition of the space
- • Timing flexibility around your move date
- • Whether the space is empty or still furnished
Frequently asked questions
- Will a move-out clean get my security deposit back?
- A thorough clean helps you hand the unit back in good condition. But deposit decisions are made by your landlord, and we can't guarantee an outcome. Check your lease.
- What is on a typical move-out cleaning checklist?
- Landlord checklists often cover inside cabinets and appliances, bathrooms, baseboards, floors, and wiping down walls, doors and switches. Share yours when you book.
- Should I book the clean before or after I move out?
- Most move-out cleans happen once your belongings are out, since an empty space is easier to clean well. Timing gets set around your move date.
- Can I book a move-in clean too?
- Yes. A clean before you unpack is a common request, especially for new builds. Send the date and we'll confirm scope and timing.
Where you can book move-out & move-in cleaning near Des Moines
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