Move-out and move-in cleaning · Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis area
The Moving Clean for Indianapolis rentals and sales, explained alongside Indiana's 45-day deposit rule, what counts as normal wear and tear, and how to clear out bulky items first.
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 Indianapolis. Coordination with tenants or management can be arranged directly. We will work around closing dates and move-out deadlines.
Pricing starts at $391 for 1 bedroom through $817 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 Indianapolis.
✓ Background-checkedEvery TotalCare Cleaning house cleaning in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis 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$391supplies included | Join → |
| 2 Bed / 2 Bathabout 1,600 sq ft | The full TotalCare Cleaning standard, appliances, cabinet interiors | starting at$493supplies included | Join → |
| 3 Bed / 2 Bathabout 2,000 sq ft | The full TotalCare Cleaning standard, appliances, cabinet interiors | starting at$538supplies included | Join → |
| 4 Bed / 3 Bathabout 2,800 sq ft | The full TotalCare Cleaning standard, appliances, cabinet interiors | starting at$640supplies included | Join → |
| 5 Bed / 4 Bathabout 4,500 sq ft | The full TotalCare Cleaning standard, appliances, cabinet interiors | starting at$817supplies 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 →Close to half of Indianapolis households rent. Census estimates put the renter share at about 44 percent of occupied homes, compared with about 28 percent in Carmel and about 16 percent in Zionsville. That makes move-out cleaning one of the most common reasons anyone in the city hires a cleaner, and the stakes are usually a security deposit.
This guide covers the Indiana rules a tenant should know, what to clear before cleaners arrive, and what the Moving Clean will include when TotalCare Cleaning comes to Indianapolis.
Indiana Legal Services summarizes the state rule this way: within 45 days after the lease ends and the tenant moves out, the landlord must either return the deposit or send a list of deductions along with any balance. The 45-day clock starts once the tenant gives a forwarding address in writing, so that letter or email is the first step of any move-out.
The same summary lists what a landlord may keep deposit money for: unpaid rent, damage beyond normal wear and tear, and unpaid utility bills the tenant was required to pay. Normal wear and tear means the slow aging of a home that comes with living in it. Grease caked inside an oven, a refrigerator left with spoiled food, or a bathtub ringed with scale go beyond that, and they are the kinds of items a Moving Clean is designed to remove.
The Moving Clean includes the full One-Time Deep Clean scope: hand washed baseboards, wet-wiped blinds, window tracks, ceiling fans, light fixtures and vents wiped in place, cabinet fronts degreased, shower glass treated for hard water spots, faucets detailed and stovetop grates soaked. It then adds the parts of a home that only become reachable once it is empty.
That means inside the oven, inside the refrigerator, and inside kitchen cabinets, drawers and bathroom vanities. Those interiors are where a landlord's inspection usually starts, and they are also where a new tenant or buyer looks first when they move in.
Citizens Water averages about 19 grains per gallon of hardness in its Indianapolis system. In an apartment or rental house, that shows up at move-out as white crust around faucets, cloudy shower doors and a ring at the tub drain. Clearing it is part of the Moving Clean, and it is one of the most visible differences between a unit that looks lived in and one that looks ready.
About 46 percent of Indianapolis housing went up before 1970, and many rentals are older doubles and apartment conversions with original tile, enamel tubs and painted wood trim. Those surfaces get mild products and soft pads. If a unit was built before 1978, the lead guidance from the Hamilton County Health Department is worth following: wipe damp, vacuum with filtration, and never sand or scrape paint before handing back the keys.
A Moving Clean works on an empty home. Cleaners bag ordinary household trash for the outdoor bins, but they do not haul furniture, mattresses or piles of debris. Plan that removal first.
In Westfield, the city holds a Bulk Trash Day on the second Saturday of May and of October at City Services on East 171st Street for residents of the city and Westfield Washington Township. In Zionsville, trash and recycling run through the town's contracted provider, Priority. Elsewhere, check your own trash provider's bulky item rules before moving day.
Half-empty cans of paint, old cleaners and garden chemicals should not go in the trash. Hamilton County residents can drop off household chemicals, including paints, cleaners and pesticides, at the Household Hazardous Waste center in Noblesville, up to 200 pounds per residence per month.
The same Moving Clean works for an owner handing over a house at closing and for a buyer who wants a home spotless before unpacking. In Carmel, where about 11 percent of housing units sit in buildings of 20 or more units, condo and apartment moves often involve a building elevator and loading rules, so confirm access with the building manager before scheduling.
The move-in cleaning guide has more for new arrivals, and the cost page shows where each home size lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
TotalCare Cleaning will service Indianapolis 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.
