Ciyeza Cleaning — Cape Town
Move-in / move-out cleaning in Cape Town — what's included, what it costs, what landlords actually check
End of lease cleaning is one of the most common jobs we do in Cape Town. Tenants need the property handed back in a state that satisfies the landlord or agent. Landlords need it ready for the next tenant. Both situations have a deadline, and both usually involve someone discovering at the last minute that the oven hasn't been properly cleaned in two years.
This is what a proper move-out clean covers, what landlords and agents in Cape Town typically focus on during inspection, and what it costs.
What landlords and agents actually check
After doing move-out cleans across Cape Town — from flats in Sea Point to family homes in Durbanville — the spots that come up most often in failed inspections are:
- Inside the oven — grease and burnt-on residue that regular cleaning misses
- The extractor fan filter above the stove — often never cleaned
- Bathroom grout and shower tiles — soap scum and mould that surface wiping doesn't shift
- Inside the fridge, especially the rubber seal around the door
- Ceiling corners and light fittings — dust and cobwebs
- Window tracks — grit and dead insects that build up over time
- Behind and under appliances if they're built-in
These are the things a tenant cleans around for two years without cleaning properly. They're not difficult to clean — they just take time and the right products.
What's included in a move-out clean
Kitchen
Inside and outside all appliances, oven degreased, extractor filter cleaned, cupboards and drawers wiped inside and out, countertops, sink, taps, and floor.
Bathrooms
Toilet, shower, bath, tiles, grout scrubbed, glass doors cleaned streak-free, mirror, taps, vanity inside and out, floor.
Bedrooms and living areas
All surfaces dusted, window sills and tracks cleaned, skirting boards, light fittings, ceiling fans, inside wardrobes and cupboards, floors vacuumed and mopped.
Windows
Inside and out where accessible. Tracks and frames included.
Walls and doors
Spot cleaning of marks, fingerprints around switches and handles. Full wall washing if specifically needed — that's quoted separately.
Move-out cleaning costs in Cape Town
| Property | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1-bedroom flat | From R700 |
| 2-bedroom home or flat | From R950 |
| 3-bedroom home | From R1200 |
| 4+ bedroom home | From R1600 |
Properties in poor condition or that haven't been cleaned regularly take longer and cost more. We give a fixed price before we start — not an estimate that changes on the day.
A few things worth knowing before you book
The property needs to be empty of personal belongings when we arrive. We can't clean around boxes and furniture that's being moved out.
If there are specific items your agent has flagged — stains on a carpet, marks on a wall — tell us when you book. Some things are straightforward to fix, others may need separate specialist treatment. We'd rather know upfront than have you expecting something we can't deliver on the day.
We work 7 days a week. If your lease ends on a Saturday and the handover is Monday morning, that's a Sunday job — we can do that.
Areas we cover in Cape Town
Not listed? Get in touch — we cover most of Cape Town.
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