Move-out and move-in cleaning · Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque area
What New Mexico's deposit rules ask of tenants and landlords, how to clear out an Albuquerque rental, and what a One-Time Moving Clean covers for the last days of a lease.
What's Covered
The One-Time Moving Clean covers every surface and area that appears on a typical landlord move-out inspection report, not just the surfaces that are easy to clean. Interior appliances, cabinet interiors, baseboards, window sills, and grout are the most common sources of security deposit deductions. All are standard checklist items.
TotalCare Cleaning will work with buyers, sellers, landlords, property managers, and real estate agents in Albuquerque. Coordination with tenants or management can be arranged directly. We will work around closing dates and move-out deadlines.
Pricing starts at $350 for 1 bedroom through $727 for 5 bedrooms. All priced by the home, all supplies included.
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Trust & Safety
Every TotalCare Cleaning professional will be background-checked and screened before their first job in Albuquerque.
✓ Background-checkedEvery TotalCare Cleaning house cleaning in Albuquerque will be covered by $1,000,000 in general liability insurance. From hardwood floors to granite countertops and custom cabinetry, if anything is damaged during the clean, you are fully protected.
✓ Fully InsuredTotalCare Cleaning does not retain, copy, or transport house keys. Entry and access instructions are handled securely through our booking system. You control access to your Albuquerque property at every step.
✓ Keys Stay HomeIf an area on your checklist was missed, report it in your customer portal or by email by the end of the day after your clean, with a photo, and a professional returns to re-clean that area at no charge. No forms, no friction, no arguments.
✓ Re-Clean GuaranteeWe will follow the same standard operating procedure on every single job in Albuquerque. The TotalCare Cleaning standard is not a marketing claim. It is a documented, auditable procedure that governs every hour of work in your home.
Move-out and move-in cleaning Pricing
Priced by the home, not by the hour. Prices start at the amounts shown, from the current Albuquerque rate card, with supplies included.
| Home Size | What's Covered | One-Time Moving Clean (Move-Out) Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed / 1 Bathabout 800 sq ft | The full TotalCare Cleaning standard, appliances, cabinet interiors | starting at$350supplies included | Join → |
| 2 Bed / 2 Bathabout 1,600 sq ft | The full TotalCare Cleaning standard, appliances, cabinet interiors | starting at$440supplies included | Join → |
| 3 Bed / 2 Bathabout 2,000 sq ft | The full TotalCare Cleaning standard, appliances, cabinet interiors | starting at$480supplies included | Join → |
| 4 Bed / 3 Bathabout 2,800 sq ft | The full TotalCare Cleaning standard, appliances, cabinet interiors | starting at$570supplies included | Join → |
| 5 Bed / 4 Bathabout 4,500 sq ft | The full TotalCare Cleaning standard, appliances, cabinet interiors | starting at$727supplies included | Join → |
Priced by the home, never by the hour. Prices start at the amounts shown; your exact price is set by your home. Home sizes assume the square footage shown, and a larger home, extra half baths or add-ons change the price.
Join the Opening List →Moving out of an Albuquerque rental comes down to two questions: what does the landlord expect, and how do you show that the home was left in good order? New Mexico's rules give you a clear framework.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. For anything specific, check your lease and the statute.
New Mexico law requires a landlord who keeps any part of a deposit to give the tenant an itemized written list of deductions within 30 days of the end of the lease or move-out, whichever is later. It also bars deductions for normal wear and tear. So faded paint is not your cost, while heavy grease on a range hood may well be.
For a rental agreement shorter than one year, a landlord may not require a deposit larger than one month's rent. Check your own lease for the amount and for any specific cleaning language.
About 38 percent of Albuquerque's occupied homes are rented, so this affects a large share of the city. Rio Rancho, at about 18 percent, and Los Lunas, at about 24 percent, have fewer renters, but the state law is the same in each.
The University of New Mexico sits on nearly 800 acres near old Route 66, and its Residence Life office runs 8 residence halls with more than 2,000 residents. Off-campus tenants around the university add to the turnover, so look at your own lease dates early.
Summer moves have their own difficulties. About 64 days a year reach 90 degrees or hotter, nearly all from June through August, and monsoon storms from mid June can turn a dry day into mud on the entry floor in an hour. Plan the clean for after the movers have gone.
This service is built for an empty home, and it is the only one that goes inside the oven, refrigerator and cabinets. Those are the places a landlord tends to check first. It also covers bathrooms, kitchen surfaces, floors and general dusting.
It does not cover removing furniture or leftover belongings, repairing walls or treating mold. Leave power and water on so the team has lights and hot water. New buyers and tenants use the same service for a move-in, ideally before boxes arrive.
Sort this out early so floors are clear on cleaning day.
Reread the lease for any cleaning clause. Empty the refrigerator, oven drawer and cabinets. Dust window sills and tracks even if you think they are clean, since a dry climate leaves more there than you expect. Schedule the Moving Clean for after the last load and before your walkthrough. Take dated photos of every room, including the open oven and refrigerator, keep your cleaning receipt, and give your forwarding address in writing.
Owners use the same service between tenants. A clean unit and a dated charge make any deduction easier to explain, as long as it relates to something beyond normal wear and tear. Finish paint and repairs before the clean, since they leave dust that settles quickly in dry air. Keep the 30-day clock in mind, which starts at the end of the lease or move-out, whichever is later.
A Moving Clean runs $350.00 to $727.00 over five sizes, priced by the home, not by the hour, with supplies included. An empty one bedroom starts at $350.00, a two bedroom at $440.00 and a three bedroom at $480.00. See every row on the cost page, or read the deep cleaning guide if you are staying where you are.
Frequently Asked Questions
TotalCare Cleaning will service Albuquerque and surrounding areas with background-checked cleaners and is insured up to $1 million. Re-clean guarantee: if we missed something, tell us by the end of the next day and we come back to fix it. Beyond Clean. TotalCare.
