Move out cleaning Calgary tenants and sellers book is a deep clean of an empty home, covering cabinets, closets, appliances, bathrooms and floors. CleanStays move-out cleans start at $210 for a studio or one bedroom and reach $450 for five or more bedrooms, with extra bathrooms at $75 each. Check your lease and inspection report for what your landlord expects.
Move out cleaning in Calgary is a deep clean of an empty home, done so the next occupant, the landlord or the buyer finds it ready. It covers the places that daily cleaning skips: the inside of the oven, cabinets, closets, baseboards and the floors under where furniture stood. Below is what it consists of, a room by room checklist and what it costs.
What Should a Move Out Clean Consist Of?
A move out clean should leave every room empty, dust-free and wiped down, with kitchens and bathrooms scrubbed and floors cleaned edge to edge. Because the home is empty, the crew can reach inside cabinets, closets and appliances. The scope is closer to a deep clean than to a standard visit, and you should get the task list from your provider in writing.
The core areas are the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, entry and floors. The checklist below breaks each one down.
Before the crew arrives, remove every belonging and bag of garbage, and leave the power and water on. A crew cannot clean inside an oven in a dark kitchen, and it cannot mop with the water shut off. Defrost the freezer a day ahead if you want it cleaned inside.
Move Out Cleaning Checklist by Room
Use this as a baseline when you compare providers or plan a DIY clean. It matches the structure of our 33 point cleaning checklist.
Kitchen
- Inside and outside of the oven, stovetop and range hood
- Inside and outside of the fridge and freezer, emptied and defrosted
- Inside cabinets and drawers, plus cabinet fronts
- Counters, backsplash, sink and fixtures
- Dishwasher and microwave inside and out
Bathrooms
- Toilet, tub, shower, tile and grout
- Vanity, mirror, sink and fixtures
- Inside cabinets and drawers
- Exhaust fan cover and floor
Bedrooms, Living Areas and Floors
- Closets and shelving, wiped and vacuumed
- Baseboards, door frames, switches and vents
- Window sills and tracks
- Floors vacuumed and mopped, including under where furniture stood
How Much Does Move Out Cleaning Cost in Calgary?
Cost depends on the size of the home and its condition. CleanStays prices move-out cleans by bedroom count, and these are our own published starting rates. Other Calgary providers set their own, so compare written scopes, not totals alone.
| Home Size | CleanStays Move-Out Starting Rate |
|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bedroom | $210 |
| 2 bedroom | $260 |
| 3 bedroom | $325 |
| 4 bedroom | $390 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $450 |
Extra bathrooms are $75 each on move-out cleans. Ask any provider whether the quote includes GST. For the wider pricing picture, see our house cleaning cost guide.
Deep Clean vs Move Out Clean: What Is the Difference?
The main difference is the state of the home: a deep clean is done in an occupied home, and a move out clean is done in an empty one. Both go beyond a standard clean into detail areas. Empty rooms let the crew clean inside cabinets and closets, behind where furniture stood and along every wall edge.
That is why CleanStays prices them from the same tier list. If you are still living in the home, book a deep clean. If the keys are going back, book a move out clean. Our guide to deep clean versus standard clean compares all three levels, and our deep cleaning service page covers the scope.
Landlords, Damage Deposits and the Inspection Report
Your lease and your move-out inspection report decide what a landlord expects at handover, so read both before you book. Do not assume a professional clean is required, and do not assume it is optional. Check your lease and the Residential Tenancies Act summary from the Government of Alberta for the rules on cleanliness, inspections and deposits.
Practical steps that help in any case:
- Compare your move-in inspection report with the home’s condition at move-out.
- Photograph every room after cleaning, with the date visible.
- Keep the cleaning invoice and task list.
- Ask your landlord what they will check at handover.
Items that most often need attention are the oven, the bathrooms, the baseboards and the floors, so make sure whoever cleans knows to start there.
Apartment and Condo Move-Outs
Apartment move out cleaning in Calgary follows the same checklist, but access rules matter more. Many buildings in the Beltline, downtown and Mission require elevator bookings, fobs and set move hours, and a late start can shorten the time your crew has. Confirm access, parking and key return timing with your building before the cleaning date.
Book the clean after the movers have left and before your key return time, and leave a buffer in case the crew needs extra time on the oven or bathrooms. If you are also getting a home ready for buyers, see our pre-sale cleaning guide for Calgary realtors, and our guide to preparing for a cleaner covers what to clear first.
What We Do at CleanStays
We follow our 33 point room by room checklist, so a move out clean is a defined list rather than a vague promise. Our own rate card starts at $210 for a studio or one bedroom, and we file time stamped photos of every room on rental work so there is proof of the finished result. If you want a number for your own home, get an instant estimate in a few steps and share the task list with your landlord.
Sources: CleanStays published starting rates for move-out cleans, as listed on cleanstays.ca, read Nov 3, 2026. Tenancy information is general and not legal advice; confirm your obligations with your lease, your landlord and the Government of Alberta Residential Tenancies Act summary.
