Move-out and move-in cleaning · Lansing, MI
Greater Lansing area
Moving out of a Lansing rental, or moving into a new home: how Michigan's deposit rules work, why that inventory checklist matters, and what the Moving Clean covers.
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 Lansing. 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 Lansing.
✓ Background-checkedEvery TotalCare Cleaning house cleaning in Lansing 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 Lansing 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 Lansing. 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 Lansing 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 →About 46 percent of occupied homes in Lansing are rented, and in East Lansing the figure climbs to about 62 percent. Across the metro area, about 33 percent are. So an end-of-lease walkthrough is an ordinary event in this market, and Michigan law gives tenants a clear deadline to hold a landlord to.
This guide covers the state rules, the small piece of paper that matters most, and how TotalCare Cleaning's One-Time Moving Clean will fit in.
Michigan law requires a landlord who claims damages against a security deposit to mail the tenant an itemized list within 30 days after the tenant moves out. A landlord who misses that notice is treated as agreeing that no damages are due and must return the full deposit.
That puts the burden on paper. Keep your forwarding address in writing, take dated photos after the final clean, and mark the 30th day on a calendar. Any detailed question about your rights under your own lease should go to a tenant advocate or an attorney, since a cleaning company can only point you to the general rule.
Michigan landlords who take a security deposit must use move-in and move-out inventory checklists, and the tenant returns the move-in checklist within 7 days of getting possession. That document is your baseline, because it records the condition of each room on the day you arrived.
If you are just moving in, fill it out with care and take photos of anything already scuffed, stained or broken. If you are on your way out, dig out your copy. Comparing it with the home room by room will show which items are yours to deal with. Cleaning does not fix a broken blind or a stained carpet, but it will remove the kind of ordinary grime that often gets listed against a tenant.
Owners in East Lansing face a process of their own. An initial rental license takes two to five months on average and includes an all-trades inspection, a commission hearing and a City Council decision. Neighborhoods can also petition to restrict rental licenses, and overlay districts have been adopted in areas including Old Whitehills, East and West Whitehills, Central Bailey, Brookfield and several parts of Glencairn.
For a tenant, none of this changes the state deposit rule. For an owner, it means that a property with a license in hand is worth keeping in good order, and a clean between tenants is part of that. About 41 percent of East Lansing's housing units are in buildings of 10 or more units, so an apartment turnover is a common version of that job.
The One-Time Moving Clean is designed for an empty home. It brings hand washed baseboards, wet-wiped blinds, window tracks, and shower glass treated for hard water spots, then adds inside the oven, refrigerator and cabinets. Those interiors collect what a tenant tends to forget in the rush of packing.
Starting prices run $350.00 to $727.00 across the five home sizes, beginning at $350.00. The same service suits a move-in. About 80 percent of Lansing's homes were built before 1980, so a buyer or new tenant may prefer to start with every shelf and drawer clean. Cleaners do not haul furniture, debris or construction waste, so have the home cleared first.
The order of events matters more than the date. A clean done before the last boxes go out ends up needing a second pass, so aim for an empty home. These steps fit most leases, and you can adjust them to yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
TotalCare Cleaning will service Lansing 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.
