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Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning in Alaska

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Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning in Alaska

Moving is a lot. You are packing boxes, juggling dates, and trying to leave one place clean while you get the next one ready to live in. The cleaning is the part that always gets pushed to the end, when you have the least time and the most to do. That is exactly where we come in. HD Clean handles the move-day clean so you can hand over keys with a clear conscience or walk into your new place and start fresh.

This is a deeper clean than a regular visit. We get inside the cabinets, drawers, and closets. We clean inside the oven and the fridge. We wipe down baseboards and windowsills, and we give the kitchen and both bathrooms the full detail they need after everything is moved out. When the rooms are empty, every surface shows, so we treat it that way.

Whether you are a renter trying to get a deposit back, a seller getting a house ready to show, or a family in the middle of a PCS move, the goal is the same. We want the place to look cared for, top to bottom, so the next person who walks through has nothing to point at.

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What a move-in / move-out clean includes

  • Inside all kitchen cabinets and drawers, wiped clean of crumbs and dust
  • Inside every closet, plus shelves and the tops of shelving
  • Inside the oven, including racks and the glass door
  • Inside the refrigerator and freezer, shelves and drawers wiped down
  • Full kitchen detail: countertops, backsplash, sink, and the outside of all appliances
  • Both bathrooms detailed: tub, shower, toilet, vanity, mirror, and fixtures
  • Baseboards wiped throughout the home
  • Windowsills and window tracks cleaned out
  • Interior doors, door frames, and light switch plates wiped down
  • Floors vacuumed and mopped in every room
  • Cobwebs cleared from corners and ceilings
  • Cleaning to the base-housing move-out standard for Fort Wainwright and JBER PCS moves

We bring all the supplies on every move clean. If your move has a specific checklist from a landlord, property manager, or base housing office, tell us when you book and we will work to it.

Move-out cleaning checklist, room by room

This is the list our technicians work from on a move-out job in Fairbanks and Anchorage. Print it, hand it to whoever is helping you, or use it to check a landlord's list against what actually gets inspected. Most deposit disputes come down to four or five spots that nobody thought to look at, so the list below covers those first. If you are staying in the area and want the same level of work on a home you are keeping, that is our deep cleaning service. If you are clearing base housing, see PCS move-out cleaning at Fort Wainwright.

AreaWhat gets cleaned
KitchenInside and outside of every cabinet and drawer, oven interior and the drip pans under the burners, refrigerator inside and along the door seals, behind and underneath the range and fridge once they roll out, countertops, backsplash, sink and faucet, dishwasher gasket, range hood filter, and the floor including the edges along the toe kicks.
BathroomsTub, shower walls, shower door track, grout scrubbed, toilet including the base and the bolt caps, vanity and sink, mirrors, medicine cabinet inside and out, exhaust fan cover, towel bars, and the floor behind the toilet.
Bedrooms and living areasCloset shelves, rods and floors, window sills and window tracks, blinds, baseboards, doors and door frames, light switches, outlet covers, ceiling fan blades, closet door tracks, and vacuuming the spots where furniture sat for three years.
General tasksInterior windows, light fixtures emptied of dust and dead bugs, air vent covers, cobwebs in corners and stairwells, the entryway and mudroom where winter salt and grit build up, laundry area including behind the washer and dryer, handrails, and a last pass on every floor after the rest of the work is done.

How long does a move-out clean take?

For a two-technician crew, a one-bedroom apartment in normal shape runs about 3 to 5 hours. A two or three bedroom house is usually 5 to 8 hours. Larger homes, or any home with a wood stove, heavy pet hair, or a garage that got used as storage, can run 8 to 12 hours and sometimes across two days. Condition moves those numbers more than square footage does. A 900 square foot unit that housed two dogs takes longer than a clean 1,600 square foot house. We walk the home, in person or by video, before we quote so the hours we give you are the hours it takes. Rentals tend to be the fastest jobs, which is why our apartment and condo cleaning crews often finish in a single morning.

Common move-out cleaning mistakes

  • Cleaning before the movers are out. Every box that moves after we leave puts dust back on the baseboards. Get the truck loaded, then clean.
  • Booking the cleaners before the carpet company instead of after. Carpet crews soak the floors and drag hoses across baseboards and door frames. Cleaning goes first, carpets go last.
  • Skipping window tracks and light fixtures. Both get checked, because tracks collect breakup mud and grit and fixtures collect a summer of insects.
  • Turning the refrigerator off and shutting the door. It grows mold in about a week. Clean it, unplug it, and prop the door open.
  • Forgetting the garage, the deck, the storage locker and the parking stall. They are on the inspection form even though they are not really rooms.
  • Waiting until the week of the move to book. May through August is PCS season here, and the good crews are spoken for two to three weeks out.

Carpets, cost, and what we will not pretend to do

We do not shampoo or steam clean carpets. We vacuum thoroughly and we treat spots we can treat, but hot water extraction takes different equipment, so we refer that to carpet specialists we trust and we will give you names. Book them for after our visit. On price, we quote every home after we understand the scope, because a vacant two-bedroom and a lived-in two-bedroom are not the same job. For a sense of the local market, Care.com listed the average starting house cleaning cost in Anchorage at $27.19 per hour as of July 2026. Call the Fairbanks office at (907) 917-4646 or the Anchorage office at (907) 917-3777 for a real number on your place. You can also read more about our house cleaning services in Fairbanks and our house cleaning services in Anchorage.

What to expect

  • Typical visit: 4–8 hours, we clean inside everything
  • Deposit-ready: cabinets, appliances, baseboards, sills
  • Best booked 2–3 days ahead, call about rush availability

Who shows up

AES Alex, Elijah & team handle these visits

All supplies & equipment included

Why families across Alaska call HD Clean for move day

Move day is stressful enough without wondering if the cleaners will show up or do the job right. With HD Clean you get the same named technicians every time, all background-checked, licensed, bonded, and insured. We use pet-safe and family-safe products by default, no asking twice, which matters when the next family moving in could be anyone. We give you a reliable arrival window, morning or afternoon, so you can plan the rest of your day around it. And because we know the base-housing standard at Fort Wainwright and JBER, military families do not have to explain what inspectors look for. We already know.

Before we leave, we walk the whole place with you so you can see the work and point out anything you want touched up. That closeout walkthrough is on every clean, and it is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee plus a follow-up within 24 hours. We are Alaska's home cleaning company built on trust, and a move is when that trust counts most. Call (907) 917-4646 in Fairbanks or (907) 917-3777 in Anchorage for a free estimate. We are open 24/7 to book. Reliable cleaning from people you trust.

How a visit works

  1. 01

    Tell us about your home

    Two quick questions, online or over the phone. Happy to help, no pressure.

  2. 02

    Meet a team you know

    We set your day and a morning or afternoon arrival window, then send the same trusted faces.

  3. 03

    We clean, you relax

    We clean to your checklist and walk the work with you. We don't leave until you love it.

What customers say

See our work

Bright, Fresh Living Spaces, Dusted, vacuumed, and reset so the whole room breathes. in Fairbanks, AK
Bright, Fresh Living Spaces
Detail Where It Counts, Hand-detailing railings, baseboards, and the corners other cleaners skip. in Fairbanks, AK
Detail Where It Counts
Ready for Company, Living and dining areas guest-ready in time for hosting. in Fairbanks, AK
Ready for Company

Move-Out questions, answered

How much does it cost?
Every home and space is different, so we give you a clear, upfront estimate with no surprise fees. We lead with the quality of the work, not the lowest price.
What do you bring?
Everything. Our team arrives with all the cleaning supplies and equipment needed to get the job done, and we use pet-safe, family-safe products by default.
Are your cleaners insured and background-checked?
Yes. Every HD Clean team member is background-checked, licensed, bonded, and insured. We only send people we'd welcome into our own homes.
What if I'm not happy with the clean?
Our work is 100% satisfaction guaranteed. If we didn't meet your expectations, please notify us within 24 hours of your cleaning and we will gladly return to re-clean any unsatisfactory areas.
What is included in a move out cleaning?
A move-out clean covers the whole home top to bottom with nothing in it: kitchen cabinets inside and out, oven and refrigerator interiors, bathrooms scrubbed including grout and toilet bases, closets, window sills and tracks, baseboards, doors, switch plates, vent covers, light fixtures and all floors. It is more thorough than a regular visit because the home is empty and the inspector will look in places furniture normally hides. Carpet shampooing and exterior windows are separate services.
How many hours does a move out clean take?
With a two-person crew, expect roughly 3 to 5 hours for a one-bedroom apartment and 5 to 8 hours for a two or three bedroom house. Bigger homes, heavy pet hair, wood stove soot or a packed garage can push it to 8 to 12 hours or into a second day. Condition matters more than square footage, so we look at the home before quoting rather than guessing from a floor plan.
Do you clean carpets when we move out?
We vacuum thoroughly, but we do not shampoo or steam clean carpets. Many Alaska leases ask for professional carpet cleaning at move-out, so check your lease. We refer the extraction work to carpet specialists in Fairbanks and Anchorage, and we recommend scheduling them after your move-out cleaning, since they track through the house and wet the floors.
What cleaning supplies do I need when moving out?
If you are doing it yourself, plan on a vacuum with a hose attachment, a mop and bucket, microfiber cloths, a scrub sponge, an all-purpose cleaner, a degreaser for the kitchen, a bathroom cleaner with a grout brush, oven cleaner, glass cleaner, a small detail brush for window tracks, and a step stool for fixtures and fan blades. Buy more microfiber cloths than you think you need, because a dirty cloth just moves grime around. When we clean, we bring everything, including pet-safe and family-safe products.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Our work is 100% satisfaction guaranteed. If we didn't meet your expectations, please notify us within 24 hours of your cleaning and we will gladly return to re-clean any unsatisfactory areas.

What we don't do, and who we'll point you to. We'd rather do one thing really well than do a lot of things halfway. So when a job falls outside home cleaning, we won't fake it. We'll point you to a trusted local pro who handles that work every day.

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