Move-Out Cleaning in Toronto: What It Costs in 2026
Moving is expensive enough without a surprise cleaning bill, and without a landlord who withholds part of the deposit over an oven that was not cleaned. This guide covers what move-out cleaning costs in Toronto in 2026, what the visit includes, how to time it around your key handover and how to book. Every price comes from the live booking form.
As a starting point: a move-out clean for a 1-bedroom condo starts at $228 before 13% HST.
Move-Out Cleaning Prices in Toronto (2026)
Move cleaning is priced by your home’s size, its condition and the extras the job needs. The table shows the starting price for each home size, before 13% HST.
| Home size | Typical visit | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed / 1 bath condo | 3 to 5 hours | from $228 |
| 2 to 3 bed home | 5 to 8 hours | from $291 |
| 4+ bed home | 8 to 12 hours | from $434.50 |
Prices are the same across Toronto and the GTA, so there are no travel fees, and weekly or bi-weekly clients pay less per visit than one-time bookings. The quote is written and honored on the day.
What a Move-Out Clean Includes
A move-out clean treats the whole unit as one job, room by room:
- Kitchen: inside and outside the oven, stovetop degreased, range hood and filters, inside and outside the fridge, cabinet fronts and hardware, backsplash scrubbed, counters, sink and faucet descaled, and garbage and recycling taken out.
- Bathrooms: tubs, showers and glass doors de-soaped, toilets cleaned inside and out, sinks and faucets descaled, mirrors streak-free, tiles and grout lines scrubbed, exhaust fans and light fixtures wiped down.
- Living spaces and bedrooms: surfaces dusted, including shelves, window sills, baseboards, door frames and switch plates; vents and register covers wiped; under furniture vacuumed and mopped where accessible; closets wiped down inside.
- Floors: vacuumed throughout, edges and corners included, and mopped everywhere it is safe to mop.
The details that decide inspections are standard, not an upsell: interior window tracks and sills, inside closet shelves, behind large appliances where accessible, and a final pass on the spots walkthroughs always check, such as the top of the fridge, the inside of the microwave, the oven door glass and the grout lines. Dust collects behind appliances and in vents, exactly where inspections look first; the EPA’s indoor air quality guidance explains why regular removal matters.
What Moves the Price Up or Down
Three things shape a move-out quote more than anything else. Condition is the big one: a lightly lived-in condo and a home with years of build-up are not the same job. Extras come next, things like interior windows, laundry or blinds, and these are quoted up front so nothing is added later. Timing matters too: cleaning an empty home is faster and more thorough than working around furniture.
If your landlord or property manager uses a checklist, send it when you book. The team will quote against it line by line, in writing, so the walkthrough passes the first time.
Timing Your Clean Around the Handover
The best window is after your furniture and boxes are out but before the keys change hands. Most clients book 2 to 5 days before the handover date, which leaves a buffer if the move runs late. Empty the closets, drawers and cupboards first, and schedule garbage and recycling removal before cleaning day, because a unit with nothing left behind cleans and inspects better.
Under Ontario’s residential tenancy rules, a landlord can generally only deduct for damage beyond normal wear and tear, and cleaning issues like a greasy oven or soap-scum build-up are the most common reason deposits are reduced. A professional move-out clean removes that reason before the inspection happens.
Move-Out vs Move-In Cleaning
The work is nearly identical; the standard differs. A move-out clean is done to the level landlords and property managers inspect for, so your deposit comes back. A move-in clean clears the previous occupant’s build-up before your boxes arrive. Both are detail cleans, and both are booked the same way.
How to Book Your Move-Out Clean
Book around your move date: choose move-in or move-out cleaning, pick a date that works around the key handover and enter your home’s size at the online booking page, or call (647) 558-0932 for a free quote. You do not need to be home during the visit, and every visit is logged. Cleaners are background-checked, and the team is bonded and insured.
Supplies and equipment come with the visit, and eco-friendly products are available on request. Cleaning Hive’s average review score is 4.8 out of 5 across 136 reviews, and the move-in and move-out service page has the full checklist. For the room-by-room detail on what landlords look at, the guide to getting your full deposit back covers it step by step.
Every move-out clean is backed by the same 100% satisfaction guarantee as the rest of the service: if something was missed, tell the team within 24 hours and they will return to re-clean it free within 5 days. If you want the wider price picture before you book, the pricing page shows it at a glance. Cleaning is paid for on the day of the visit; if a service asks you to prepay in full, Ontario’s consumer protection guidance covers prepaid contracts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does move-out cleaning cost in Toronto? A move-out clean starts at $228 for a 1-bedroom condo, $291 for a 2 to 3 bedroom home and $434.50 for a 4+ bedroom home, all before 13% HST. The final quote depends on size, condition and extras, and it is free, written and honored on the day. Every unit is quoted individually, so ask for a quote online or by phone.
What is the difference between move-in and move-out cleaning? The checklist is nearly the same; the standard is what changes. A move-out clean is performed to the level a landlord or property manager inspects for, so the deposit is protected. A move-in clean clears the previous occupant’s build-up before your furniture arrives. Both are booked the same way and priced the same way.
Can you quote against my landlord’s checklist? Yes. Send the checklist, walkthrough form or property manager’s requirements when you book, and the team will quote against it line by line, in writing, before the visit. That way the inspection covers what the landlord actually looks at.
How long does a move-out clean take? A condo takes 3 to 5 hours, a 2 to 3 bedroom home 5 to 8 hours, and larger homes 8 to 12 hours. Cleaning an empty unit is faster than working around furniture, so booking after the move-out helps both the schedule and the result.
Should I book before or after my furniture is moved out? After. The clean works best on an empty unit, so book for a date after the movers have finished and before the key handover. Most clients choose 2 to 5 days before handover, which leaves a buffer if the move runs late.
