The most important clean you’ll ever book
You may be excited at the prospect of moving from a rental apartment to your first newly-purchased home that you can call your own. However, before you get to enjoy your new space, there’s the matter of cleaning your old place as well as the new house before moving. With the packing, the planning, your work, and your family, you’re probably very short on time. Why not save yourself a few hours with the help of Zen Home Cleaning?
With our thorough move-in and move-out cleaning, we bring a sense of ease to what is often the most stressful part of the process, particularly in a busy city like New York. Using our own line of eco-friendly products and proven methods, we leave both your old and your new space spotless. Whether it’s a compact studio or a spacious loft, it’ll get the expert care of one of the most trusted cleaning companies in New York.
Simplify your life with reliable move-on or move-out cleaning
The scope of our move-in and move-out cleaning service goes beyond the usual deep cleaning in NYC. We tackle your home from top to bottom, inside and out, because we know that details matter:
- We clear out years of dust and buildup in one visit
- We disinfect every high-touch surface
- We polish the overlooked corners most services never touch
- We set the tone with soft, natural scents and small, elegant touches
- When you open the door - whether for the last time or the first - you’ll feel a quiet kind of luxury that is unique to us.
Woman-owned. Wellness-focused. Thoughtfully designed.
Zen Home Cleaning was founded by Deanna Hains, a designer and wellness advocate who wanted a service that matched her values: natural products, intentional service, refined results. When she couldn’t find it, she built it herself.
As a woman-owned business, our work is built around harmony, quality, and care. That’s why everything is chosen with purpose, from the products we use to the people we hire. Our NY clients trust us not only because we’re experts in move-in and move-out cleaning, but because we care about their homes the way they do.
Trust the Zen Standard
We’re known for our elevated Zen touch, which will turn your home into a serene retreat.
Our NYC team is small, skilled, and discreet. Every person is handpicked, trained in the Zen Home way, and supervised by someone who’s personally invested in the outcome. We’re not a franchise. We’re not a rotating cast of cleaners. We’re people who take pride in creating welcoming, healthy spaces, and who understand the energy a home should hold.
Whether you’re looking for detailed move-in or move-out cleaning, thorough regular cleaning services, or one-off apartment cleaning service, our work is always done with gentle, plant-based products. No harsh chemicals, just fresh air and soft botanical scents you’ll love.
Move-in & move-out cleaning that leaves no stone unturned
We understand how emotional it can be to close the door on a space that holds so many memories, or to open the door to a new one, hoping to make it truly your own. Our move-in and move-out cleaning services in New York City are designed for times like these, when everything needs to be done with care and attention to detail.
We go beyond a standard checklist, and here’s what that means in practice:
- Full kitchen disinfection
- Complete bathroom sanitization
- All cabinets and drawers thoroughly wiped down
- High-touch areas carefully cleaned and disinfected
- Corners, baseboards, and areas behind furniture meticulously cleaned
- Under appliances, inside closets, and around vents deep-cleaned
Every step guided by a focus on eco-friendly cleaning
A team with a special touch
Our approach stays simple: show up on time, care for every detail, and leave behind a space that’s healthy, breathable, and completely yours. How? We’ll turn down the bed like you’re coming home to a favorite hotel. Leave a kind note and a small gift, just because it matters. Diffuse essential oils into the air to help the space settle.
The result? A home that’s easy to love, easy to live in, and easy to enjoy. This is especially important when you’re about to settle into a new space. It’ll feel Zen and it’ll feel like you, right from the get-go.
By your side through every big step
You don’t have to do it all. We’re here to help.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is move-in/move-out cleaning?
Move-in/move-out cleaning is a comprehensive service tailored for people who are preparing to leave their old home and settle into a new one. It’s meant to leave your old space spotless for the next residents or give you a truly fresh start if you’re the one moving in. It creates the perfect environment for the future occupants to move their furniture in and start unpacking.
Our NY team specializes in cleanliness with a Zen twist, so feel free to give us a call—we’re here to make your move easier and relieve you of stress.
How is move-out cleaning different from regular cleaning?
A move-out cleaning service is all about making the place look like no one ever lived there. It’s designed to tackle every corner and every surface, all in order to get the space move-in ready. It helps prepare New York homes for new tenants and enables previous tenants to meet their lease requirements.
Should I clean before moving into a brand-new or newly renovated home?
Absolutely! Even if your new place is fresh off a renovation or newly built, there’s likely to be construction dust, leftover materials, or stains from doing the finishing touches. Similar to post-construction cleanings, our move-in cleaning ensures every surface, nook, and cranny is ready for you to settle in. It helps remove any traces of the construction process or previous occupants, giving you peace of mind and a safe, comfortable space from day one.
How long does move-in/move-out cleaning usually take?
The time move-in/move-out cleaning takes depends on the size of your home and how much needs to be done. No matter where you are in New York City, a smaller apartment, like a one-bedroom, might take 3 to 5 hours. But if you’ve got a bigger place—say, a multi-bedroom house—it could easily take much longer. Things like the level of maintenance, the number of appliances, and whether furniture is still inside can also affect how long the process takes.
Who provides expert move-in & move-out cleaning services near me in New York?
If you’re preparing for a move and feeling the weight of it all, you’re not alone. At Zen Home Cleaning, we’re here to take some of that stress off your shoulders. We use safe, eco-friendly products to create spaces that feel calm, fresh, and truly livable. Whether you’re settling into a new apartment in West Village or saying goodbye to an old one somewhere else in New York, we’re here to make the process easier. Get in touch with us today!
It took some back-and-forths before all my wishes were met, but they now are. Customer service is wonderfully responsive and Sylvia is a great housekeeper with fabulous energy. I love being welcomed back to my apartment with the smell of lavender; I love knowing it's been cleaned with organic products
Marylene S.Zen Home Cleaning did an INCREDIBLE job on our post construction clean. The whole team went above and beyond to make our house a home. They worked extra hours, cleaned every single corner, no detail left unnoticed - I was blown away by the work they did. It really made our lives easier and better to have such care taken in our home, so we could move in to a clean space. We are grateful for the hours and the effort and couldn't recommend Zen highly enough, especially our team Sam, Dale & Tyasia. WOW.
Duvall O. – 5/9/22This was our second move-in cleaning and once again Zen was fantastic. Thanks for the great service and follow up all around. Would use again and recommend highly.
GeoffreyZen Home was very easy to book and reasonably priced. My professional cleaning consultant arrived on time, was very pleasant & thoughtful, even asking for my scent preferences!
I can home to a perfectly cleaned and organized home, and now I plan to use them regularly!
Deborah K. – 3/4/22First time home cleaning client with Zen Home Cleaning (or any other home cleaning service) and I'm extremely pleased. Carine was a diligent, understanding and adaptable person who did a very excellent job cleaning my 95 year old aunt's apartment in NYC. With two seniors to care for, I need help!! Carine was awesome and I will ask for her again for future jobs. Relieved that this was a very rewarding experience!
Irene C.I'd like to take this opportunity to offer my thanks to Zen Cleaning. I've been at One57 for the last eight months and Zen Cleaning has performed splendidly during the entire time.
Most fundamentally, I'd like to especially thank Devonte. He's tremendously focused on accommodating the client on all things, large and small. It got to the point where I'd always ask that Devonte be the one to come over and clean the apartment - he's that great! Very detail-oriented and extremely courteous, Devonte is the consummate professional and is truly an Ambassador for the Zen Cleaning Organization. I can't recommend him, or Zen Cleaning enough.
–A big thank you to Beni and Sam for the post construction cleaning they just completed in our NYC duplex apartment. We've just had major construction completed and the whole place was filled with dirt & dust...as well as packing boxes. Sam and Beni were here on the dot of 8:30am and worked solidly to complete the job. The company needed a little extra time to complete the work but that was mentioned in the original quote and was expected at the final invoice. I'm very happy with the work and would recommend this service to others looking through reviews to get an idea of great professional options available. The company is also very good at communicating and happily walked me through the work after it was completed. Thank you
John C.I love Zen Home. I've been using them for 2 years now for every other week and have to say they are the best. They are very careful around my cats, I have two and love that their employees are very friendly to them. I also love the aromatherapy part of the service too. The use these special essential oils when cleaning so the place smells amazing.
Yvette JohnsonI have now been a client for a year now. Zen Home is still the best cleaning service ever. Just when I think my apartment couldn't possibly be any cleaner, they outdo themselves. I am consistently impressed by the above and beyond efforts and I feel very fortunate to have had the honor of having them tend to my home over the past year.
Kate R.
“The Eco-Friendly element has proved a magnet for clients with health problems like asthma…Her business concept came from her own frustration with cleaning services who used harsh, toxic products.”
“A visit from Zen home give the home the type of treatment one might expect from a five-star hotel, complete with a turn-down service, diffusion of aromatherapy oils, and organic chocolates on the pillow.”
“Imagine: spotless windows, shining countertops, sparkling hardwood, and squeaky clean ovens. Zen Home stops at nothing to get the job done.”
“I’d book Zen Home, a cleaning service that uses non-toxic products. They burn essential oils while they clean and leave organic chocolates on your pillow.”