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Move In and Move Out Cleaning in Abu Dhabi

Handing back keys in Abu Dhabi usually means an inspection. A move out clean brings an empty apartment or villa back to handover condition so you can claim your deposit without a dispute. A move in clean does the opposite: it clears the previous tenant's dust and grime before your furniture arrives, so you start in a home that feels like yours.

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Move In and Move Out Cleaning in Abu Dhabi by Top Touch Services
What you get

What move in and move out cleaning includes

Empty apartments and villas cleaned to handover standard for the deposit inspection.

Included

  • Full deep clean of every empty room
  • Inside all cupboards, wardrobes and kitchen units
  • Oven, fridge, hood and extractor filters
  • Bathrooms descaled and sanitised
  • Windows, sills, blinds and tracks
  • Balcony, storage room and maid's room

Not included

  • Moving furniture or removing rubbish
  • Repairs or paint touch ups
  • Carpet shampooing unless added

Best for: tenants handing over a unit, landlords preparing a property for viewing, and new residents moving in.

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Why book it

Why move in and move out cleaning in Abu Dhabi matters

Most tenancy contracts in Abu Dhabi require the unit to be handed back clean, and the landlord or building management inspects before releasing the deposit. Cabinets, the oven, the bathrooms and the balcony are the usual sticking points. A move out clean covers all of it in one visit so there is nothing to argue about at the inspection. On the other side, a move in clean gives you a home that is clean before the boxes arrive, which is far easier than cleaning around furniture later.

On the day

What happens during the visit

Move cleans are done in empty or nearly empty homes, which lets the agent get into every cupboard and corner. The kitchen is stripped back: inside every unit, the oven, the hood and filters, and the fridge if it stays. Bathrooms are descaled, walls and tiles wiped, floors scrubbed. Wardrobes, shelves, sills, tracks, blinds and the balcony are all done. Tell us the size of the property and we confirm how many agents and how long. Photos of the unit help.

By property

Move in and move out cleaning for apartments and villas in Abu Dhabi

Handover cleaning is different for a studio on Reem Island and a villa in Al Raha Gardens. Here is how we plan each one.

Move out cleaning for apartments

Empty studios and one to three bedroom flats are cleaned to inspection standard in a single visit. Kitchen units, oven, bathrooms, wardrobes, windows and the balcony are all covered before building management checks the unit.

Move out cleaning for villas

Villas in Khalifa City, Al Raha, Al Reef, Saadiyat and Yas Island are booked with two or more agents. Every floor, every bathroom, the maid's room, the store and the outdoor areas are cleaned for the landlord's inspection.

Move in cleaning for new homes

Before your furniture arrives, the previous occupant's dust and grime is removed from every cupboard, the kitchen, the bathrooms and the floors, so you unpack into a clean home rather than clean around boxes later.

Landlord and agent cleaning

Landlords and property managers book the same service between tenants so the unit photographs well and viewings go smoothly. We can coordinate access with the building's security.

Step by step

Our move out cleaning checklist, step by step

The order is built around what inspections pick up first.

  1. 1

    Empty home check

    The agent walks the unit, notes leftover items, marks or damage to report, and confirms what stays (fridge, curtains, appliances).

  2. 2

    Kitchen strip down

    Inside every cabinet and drawer, oven and hob, hood and filters, fridge inside and out if it stays, splashback, sink and floor.

  3. 3

    Bathrooms descaled

    Taps, shower screens, tiles and grout descaled and scrubbed, toilets sanitised, cabinets and mirrors cleaned, extractor covers wiped.

  4. 4

    Wardrobes, shelves and walls

    Inside every wardrobe and shelf, doors and frames, switches, skirting boards and marks on walls wiped where the paint allows.

  5. 5

    Windows, tracks and balcony

    Inside glass, frames and sills, sliding door tracks cleared of sand, blinds dusted, balcony floor scrubbed and railings wiped.

  6. 6

    Floors and handover

    Every floor vacuumed and mopped last, bins removed, and the home left ready for the inspection photos.

What we cover

What move in and move out cleaning covers

Everything an inspection looks at, in one visit.

Kitchen units and appliances

Inside and outside of every unit, oven, hob, hood, microwave, dishwasher and fridge if it stays with the unit.

Bathrooms and toilets

Descaled, scrubbed and sanitised from the ceiling extractor down to the floor drain.

Built in wardrobes and storage

Inside every wardrobe, shelf, store room and utility cupboard, wiped and left empty and clean.

Windows and balconies

Inside glass, frames, sills, tracks, blinds, balcony floors and railings.

Walls, doors and fittings

Doors, frames, handles, switches, sockets, skirting boards and wipeable wall marks.

Maid's room and outdoor areas

Maid's room, laundry, garage and yard swept and cleaned in villas.

Benefits

Why book professional move out cleaning

Pass the inspection first time

Building management and landlords in Abu Dhabi check the oven, the cabinets and the bathrooms. A proper handover clean removes the reasons for a deduction.

Save the last day of a move

The day the movers leave is not the day to be scrubbing an oven. One visit covers it while you hand over the old keys and collect the new ones.

Start clean in the new home

A move in clean before delivery day means the cupboards, fridge and bathrooms are ready before the boxes arrive.

Add carpet and sofa cleaning to the same visit

Carpets in bedrooms and sofas in furnished units can be shampooed on the same day so the whole unit is handover ready.

How it works

Move In and Move Out Cleaning in Abu Dhabi, booked in one message

No app, no account, no call centre. You message, we confirm, the agent arrives.

1

Message us on WhatsApp

Tell us you need move in and move out cleaning, your area in Abu Dhabi and a date that suits you. Photos of the space help us plan the time.

2

We confirm the time and quote

You get a clear quote and a confirmed slot before anything is booked. Weekly and monthly schedules are set up in the same chat.

3

Your agent arrives and gets to work

A trained Top Touch agent arrives on time with the supplies for the job, works through the checklist and leaves your home spotless.

Where we work

Move In and Move Out Cleaning across Abu Dhabi

We provide move in and move out cleaning in apartments, townhouses and villas in 41 areas across the emirate, from the Corniche and Al Reem Island to Khalifa City, Yas Island and Al Reef.

See all 41 areas we cover Not on the list? Message us with your location and we confirm availability.

Questions

Move In and Move Out Cleaning in Abu Dhabi, answered

The questions customers ask us on WhatsApp before booking move in and move out cleaning.

When should I book a move out clean?

After the movers have taken the furniture and a day or two before the inspection. That way the home is empty for the clean and stays clean for handover.

Do you clean the oven and inside the cabinets?

Yes. Inside every kitchen unit, the oven, the hood and its filters, and the fridge if it stays with the property are all part of the move out clean.

Is a move out clean the same as a deep clean?

It is a deep clean done in an empty home, with the focus on the things inspections pick up: cabinets, oven, bathrooms, windows and balcony. If you are staying in the home, book a deep clean instead.

Can you clean a villa before we move in?

Yes. A move in clean removes the previous occupant's dust and grime before your furniture arrives. Book it for the day after you get the keys and before the delivery truck.

How much does move out cleaning cost in Abu Dhabi?

It depends on the size and condition of the unit and whether carpets or sofas are included. Send the size and a few photos on WhatsApp and you get a clear quote before booking.

How long does a move out clean take?

A studio or one bedroom is usually a full day for one agent. Larger apartments and villas get two or more agents so it is finished in one day. We confirm the time when you book.

Do you clean the walls?

Wipeable marks on painted walls are cleaned where the paint allows. Repainting and heavy scuff removal are not included, so tell us if the walls are a concern.

Can you clean before the landlord's inspection tomorrow?

Message us as early as possible and we check availability. Booking two or three days before the inspection is safer, especially at the end of the month.

Does move out cleaning include carpet shampooing?

Not by default. Carpet, sofa and mattress cleaning are added to the visit on request so furnished units are fully handover ready.

Do you need me to be there during the clean?

No. Many customers arrange access with building security or leave the keys with a neighbour. Be there at the end if you want to walk through with the agent.

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