Kitchen
- Inside and outside of cabinets and drawers
- Inside the oven and refrigerator
- Countertops, backsplash, and sink
- Range hood and stovetop
Step 5 · Cleaning
Move-Out & Estate Cleaning in Salem
Once the house is empty, we clean it top to bottom so it's ready to list, hand back to a landlord, or close.
A house that's been lived in for decades needs more than a quick wipe-down before it goes on the market. Cabinets, appliances, baseboards, and floors all show years of use once the furniture is gone.
Because our crew already did the cleanout, cleaning can start the same week, with no waiting on another company's schedule. When we're done, the home is ready for listing photos with Brody Sherwood at HomeSmart, a landlord's final inspection, or closing day.
Who uses our cleaning service
- Families preparing a parent's home to list
- Personal representatives and trustees closing out an estate
- Renters moving a parent out of an apartment
- Landlords after a tenant's estate is removed
Room by room
What our move-out cleaning covers
Bathrooms
- Tub, shower, and tile
- Toilet, inside and out
- Vanity, mirror, and fixtures
- Cabinets and drawers wiped out
Living areas & bedrooms
- Baseboards and door frames
- Light switches and outlet covers
- Windowsills and blinds dusted
- Closets emptied and wiped
Floors & finishing
- All floors vacuumed and mopped
- Cobwebs removed from corners
- Garage swept out
- Final walkthrough with photos
Before & after
The difference a cleanout and clean make
Drag to compare a kitchen from one of our Salem jobs.
Cleaning FAQ
Do you clean after the cleanout?
Yes. Once the house is empty we can clean it top to bottom so it's ready for listing photos, a final walkthrough, or closing.
Is cleaning priced by the hour?
No. Move-out and estate cleaning is quoted as a flat price based on the size and condition of the home, so you know the cost before we start.
Can you clean a rental for a landlord's final inspection?
Yes. We clean to a move-out standard, including inside cabinets and appliances, which is what most landlords check.
Do you clean carpets?
We vacuum all carpet. If deep carpet cleaning is needed, we can help arrange it.
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Other EZ Estates services
ServiceEstate SalesFull-service estate sales: sorting, pricing, staging, advertising, and sale days.ServiceSenior Moving & DownsizingPlanning, packing, moving, and setting up the new home.ServiceEstate CleanoutsWhatever doesn't sell is donated, recycled, or hauled away.ServiceSelling the HomeList with Brody Sherwood at HomeSmart, or ask about a cash offer.
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Ready for listing photos in days, not weeks.
A free walkthrough, a written plan, and one family-run team for every step after that.