Choose the highest-value order
Step 1
Inspect first
Record existing marks or concerns, locate water and power, ventilate the home, and identify surfaces needing specialist care.
Step 2
Make essentials usable
Prioritise a bathroom, kitchen preparation area, and the cupboards needed for the first night.
Step 3
Clean empty storage
Vacuum and wipe wardrobes, drawers, shelves, and pantry spaces before belongings are placed inside.
Step 4
Finish traffic areas
Clean floors last and leave a clear dry route for movers, children, pets, and essential boxes.
Useful move-in cleaning checks
- Kitchen benches, sink, handles, cupboard interiors, and the appliance spaces you will use.
- Bathroom fixtures, toilet, shower surfaces, mirrors, ventilation cover, and storage.
- Wardrobe shelves, bedroom floors, windowsills, switches, and frequently touched handles.
- Laundry tub, lint-prone areas, and connections around appliances without disturbing plumbing or electrical fittings.
- Visible dust or debris in corners, skirting edges, tracks, and areas previously covered by furniture.
Coordinate cleaners and movers
Give cleaners a firm access window with a realistic buffer before the moving truck. If the schedule overlaps, nominate finished rooms where movers can place items without crossing wet floors or blocking cleaning equipment.
Move-in cleaning belongs at the destination, while Match 'n Move's initial cleaning quote option is designed for the property you are leaving. If you need both, describe the destination clean separately so providers do not assume the wrong address or scope.
Safety comes before speed
Do not mix cleaning chemicals, climb unsafely, or use a product on an unfamiliar surface without checking its instructions. Ask a suitable specialist about hazardous material, significant mould, pests, or post-construction residue.