Move-In Cleaning Checklist for NYC Renters

The best time to clean carpet in a new apartment is before your furniture goes in, not after you've been living there for months and finally get around to it.

Check the Carpet Before You Sign

If possible, ask about the carpet's cleaning history before move-in, since some landlords clean between tenants and others don't. Either way, a professional cleaning before your furniture arrives means starting fresh rather than cleaning around a fully furnished apartment.

Address Odor Issues Immediately

A lingering smell from a previous tenant, especially pet odor, is far easier to treat before your own furniture and belongings are in the space. Our enzyme-based treatment works best on an empty or lightly furnished apartment.

Bring Your Own Rugs In Clean

If you're bringing rugs from a previous home, especially anything in storage, cleaning them before they go down on new carpet prevents transferring old dirt, odor, or pests into your new space. This is a step people often skip simply because it doesn't occur to them until after the rug is already down.