Side-by-side comparison
The simplest way to tell the two jobs apart is to ask when the cleaners arrive and what they can reach once they are there.
| Point | Move-out cleaning | Deep cleaning |
|---|---|---|
| When | Before handover, with the home empty | Any time, with the home lived in |
| What it reaches | Inside empty cabinets and wardrobes, and where furniture stood | Around furniture and belongings |
| Who books it | The outgoing tenant or the seller | The household living there |
| Published rates | See the move-out rate block below | See the deep cleaning rate block below |
The scope of each job varies by company, so two quotes with the same name can cover different things. The line names printed in the rate blocks below show what each company prices: some name a flat type such as a studio or 2-bedroom, some give a floor area, and some say whether the home is furnished or occupied. Before you book, ask the company to list what is included, such as inside cabinets, wardrobes and appliances.
If you are leaving a home, see companies that offer move-out cleaning. If you are staying, see companies that offer deep cleaning.
Move out cleaning vs deep cleaning: what the prices cover
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Published move-out cleaning rates
For the most common unit (per job), the lowest published move-out cleaning rates from 7 companies run from S$199 to S$400 per job (middle rate S$370), for a whole home, usually the smallest size the company prices. The middle figure is a real published rate, not an average. Each figure is one company's own advertised rate with its conditions, not a quote.
See 10 published move-out cleaning rates and sources
| Company | Service as listed | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Cleaning Service | End-of-tenancy cleaning, studio apartment (1 cleaner, 3 to 4 hours, floor area < 590 sq ft) | S$110 | singaporecleaningservice.com |
| True North Cleaning Pte Ltd | Post Tenancy / Move-in Out Deep Clean | From S$199 per job | truenorthcleaning.sg |
| Eunike Living | One-time move-out cleaning, apartment below 600 sqft | S$250 to S$300 | eunikeliving.com |
| Home Clean Home | Move In/Out Cleaning | From S$280 per job | homecleanhome.com.sg |
| Detail Freak | End of Lease/Move in Clean | From S$290 per job | detail-freak.com |
| Sureclean | Move in / move out cleaning | From S$370 per job | sureclean.com.sg |
| Helperoo Pte Ltd | Move in / Out Clean ( *) | From S$380 per job | helperoo.com.sg |
| Scrubbys | End of Tenancy Cleaning | From S$380 per job | scrubbys.sg |
| Goodview Cleaning Services | End of Tenancy Cleaning | S$400 to S$700 per job | goodviewcleaning.sg |
| Home Carely Cleaning Services | Handover cleaning, 2-bedroom, furnished | S$420 | homecarelycontract.sg |
10 companies publish a move-out cleaning line. 7 of them price it per job: their lowest published rates run from S$199 to S$400 per job, with S$370 in the middle. One of those lines is printed as S$400 to S$700 per job. The other 3 lines are printed without a unit: S$110 for an end-of-tenancy clean of a studio apartment, S$250 to S$300 for an apartment below 600 sqft, and S$420 for a furnished 2-bedroom handover. Scope as printed is a whole home, usually the smallest size the company prices.
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Published deep cleaning rates
For the most common unit (per job), the lowest published deep cleaning rates from 7 companies run from S$190 to S$600 per job (middle rate S$280), for a whole home, usually the smallest size the company prices. The middle figure is a real published rate, not an average.
See 12 published deep cleaning rates and sources
| Company | Service as listed | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detail Freak | Deep Clean | From S$190 per job | detail-freak.com |
| @bsolute Cleaning Pte Ltd | Spring Cleaning Package Rates (4 hours, 1 cleaner) | S$190.75 per visit | absolutecleaning.com.sg |
| Auntie Cleaner Pte Ltd | Spring cleaning, home under 600 sqft (1 cleaner, 4 hrs) | S$198 | auntiecleaner.com.sg |
| Cleatra Pte Ltd | Deep Cleaning (Occupied Homes): 500sqft & Below | S$240 per job | getcleatra.com |
| Natural Clean | Deep Cleaning - Studio / 2-Room | From S$280 per job | naturalclean.com.sg |
| RitzHelper | Deep Cleaning - Thorough cleaning of your space | From S$280 per job | ritzhelper.com |
| Tidy Homes Cleaning | Deep Cleaning | From S$333 per job | tidyhomes.com.sg |
| Clean Off | Spring cleaning, less than 501 sqft | S$350 to S$420 | cleanoff.com.sg |
| Hybee Singapore | Deep cleaning, property less than 500 sqft | S$350 | hybee.sg |
| 1 Plus Private Limited | Deep Cleaning Services Singapore | S$378 per job | whissh.com.sg |
| Kimbert Services Pte Ltd | Deep cleaning | From S$550 | kimbert.sg |
| Sureclean | Professional spring cleaning | From S$600 per job | sureclean.com.sg |
12 companies publish a deep cleaning line. 7 of them price it per job: their lowest published rates run from S$190 to S$600 per job, with S$280 in the middle. 4 of the other 5 lines are printed without a unit, including S$198 for spring cleaning a home under 600 sqft and a deep cleaning line from S$550. Scope as printed is again a whole home, usually the smallest size the company prices.
Both blocks use each company's lowest published line, which is usually the smallest home size it prices. A lower figure may simply be for a smaller flat, so compare the home size and what is included.
For more detail, see the move-out cleaning cost and deep cleaning cost guides.
What a tenancy expects at handover
The Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) publishes a tenancy agreement template for HDB flats. Annexure A of CEA's template, its end of tenancy checklist, expects the flat to be thoroughly cleaned at handover, including all cabinets, wardrobes, appliances, windows, lightings, furniture and fixtures, with the tenant's belongings removed. The template also says the tenant returns the flat in similar condition to the start, with authorised alterations, fair wear and tear and acts of God excepted.
This is where end of tenancy vs deep clean matters in practice. A deep clean done while you still live there has to work around full cabinets and furniture. A move-out clean booked after the movers leave can reach inside every cabinet and wardrobe.
This is CEA's template, and your own agreement may differ. CEA's page on renting notes that the terms of a tenancy agreement can be negotiated before signing, so read the cleaning and handover clauses in the agreement you signed.
For a room-by-room list to plan from, see the end of tenancy checklist.
Aircon servicing before you hand over
CEA's template also asks the tenant to take up a service contract with a qualified aircon contractor, service the units at least once every three months at the tenant's expense, and produce the receipts at the end of the term if asked. Under the same template, the landlord handles breakdown, repair, replacement of parts and chemical cleaning (if necessary), unless the breakdown is due to the tenant's negligence or non-maintenance.
Servicing is a separate job from cleaning, so book it with an aircon contractor. Ask the cleaning company whether its quote includes washing the aircon filters. For who handles which repairs during a tenancy, see tenant repair responsibilities.
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Compare cleaning companiesWhich one should you book?
Pick the job by where you are in your move, not by its name.
- Moving out of a rental: book move-out cleaning once the flat is empty and your belongings are out.
- Handing over a flat you sold: book move-out cleaning once the home is empty.
- Living in the home: book deep cleaning, and use the deep cleaning checklist to agree the scope with the company.
- Just finished a renovation: book a post-renovation clean instead. See deep cleaning or post-renovation cleaning for how the two differ.
- Not sure which fits: ask each company to list what its quote includes, then compare like with like.
If you are moving out, leave a gap between the move and the handover so the clean happens with the home empty.
Before you book, compare home cleaning prices and the cleaning companies that publish them, along with the areas they say they cover.
Questions
Can I book a deep clean as a move-out clean?
Yes, if the quote covers the inside of cabinets and wardrobes and the home is already empty. A deep clean is usually planned around a lived-in home, so check the scope before you rely on it for handover. Ask the company to confirm in writing that inside cabinets, wardrobes and appliances are included.
Can move-out cleaning be done with furniture still in place?
It can, but cleaners cannot reach inside or behind what is still there. Full wardrobes, packed cabinets and the floor under a bed or sofa are left as they are. For a handover, book the clean after the move, once the furniture and your belongings are out.
Does move-out cleaning include windows?
It depends on the company, so check the quote. CEA's template lists windows among what is expected to be thoroughly cleaned at handover, along with cabinets, wardrobes, appliances, lightings, furniture and fixtures. If windows are not in the quote, ask the company to add them or price them separately.
Who pays for move-out cleaning in a rental?
The tenant does, under CEA's template, which expects the flat to be thoroughly cleaned with the tenant's belongings removed at handover. That is CEA's template, though, and your own agreement may differ. Check the cleaning and handover clauses in the agreement you signed before you book.
Is move-in cleaning the same job?
Mostly, yes. A move-in clean covers a similar scope in an empty home, but it is booked by the incoming household before they unpack. Several lines in the move-out rate block above are printed as covering both move-in and move-out cleaning. Scope varies by company, so ask what is included either way.
Can I deduct cleaning from the deposit?
Check your tenancy agreement, because none of the sources on this page cover deposits. Read what it says about the deposit, cleaning and the condition of the flat at handover. If anything is unclear, agree in writing with the other party what cleaning is expected, and keep receipts for any cleaning you book.
Prices come only from the sourced company rates in the HomezyPro directory, shown with each company and its source.
Practical guidance for planning a home job in Singapore. Company prices come from the HomezyPro directory, each linked to its source; rules and safety points link to the agency or manufacturer that sets them. This is not a site inspection, a quote or professional advice for your home.
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