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Applegate, CA · Placer County
Move In/Out Cleaning in Applegate
Move in/out cleaning in Applegate, CA starts from $375 and follows the checklist property managers inspect against. The main variable is the house: older ranch-style homes need more careful work around original fixtures than newer rural builds.
- Starting at
- $375
- Starting price from $375 in Applegate
- Careful work around original ranch-home fixtures
- Window tracks and sills cleared of oak debris
- Inside oven and refrigerator included
- Two-story rural builds covered
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across 43 Google reviews
Insured
$1M
general liability, per occurrence
Guarantee
24h
to report a miss — we re-clean it free
Overview
Empty houses in the foothills
Original fixtures are what separate one Applegate move-out from another. In the older ranch-style homes, more of the fittings and woodwork are original and get worked carefully, not quickly. In newer rural construction the finishes are more forgiving, and the bigger question is size, since those houses sit on larger lots and are often two-story.
An empty foothill house also collects what the setting brings in. Oak debris and dry-season dust settle in window tracks, on sills and in corners while a home sits between owners, and those are exactly the spots a move-out reaches, along with inside every cabinet, the oven and the refrigerator.
Applegate is about 45 minutes from Sacramento, so send the move date early and the crew can be booked ahead of the handover.
What's included
In the price — and what isn't.
Included in every visit
Cabinets and closets
Inside every cabinet, drawer and closet.
Oven and refrigerator
Inside both, included rather than an add-on.
Windows and tracks
Window tracks, sills and interior glass within arm reach.
Trim by hand
Baseboards, door frames and switch plates.
Full bathroom descale
Toilets, tubs, showers and fixtures.
Floors edge to edge
Including the spots under where appliances stood.
Not included
- Carpet shampooing and stain extraction
- Wall washing and paint touch-ups
- Exterior windows and garage interiors
- Hauling away furniture or trash left behind
- Repairs: we clean, we do not patch
Optional add-ons
- Interior windows (we bring window kits and a step ladder)
- Garage sweep-out
Process
How we do Move In/Out Cleaning.
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Starting price
Send the address, square footage and move date with the estimate form. A person replies with a starting price, confirmed once we see the home.
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Access confirmed
The home must be empty or boxed. We confirm access and utilities the day before.
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Top down, room by room
The crew works top-down through each room: cabinets and appliances first, floors last.
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Inspection-grade pass
The kitchen and bathrooms get descaling, degreasing and the tracks done.
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Checklist walk-through
You or your agent walk the home against the checklist before the crew leaves.
Safety & limits
Safe products, vetted people.
Gentle products
pH-neutral, EPA Safer Choice products by default, matched to each surface.
Background-checked
Every cleaner passes a background check before their first solo visit.
$1M insured
General liability, per occurrence. Damage claims reported within 48 hours are handled by our office.
24-hour re-clean
Tell us within 24 hours and we come back to redo what was missed, free.
Pricing
Clear numbers, quoted up front.
Move In/Out Cleaning · starting at
$375
Send the address, square footage and move date. A person replies with a starting price, confirmed once we see the home.
Get my starting priceWhat shapes the price
- Square footage
- Move date
- Condition of the home
- Oven and fridge
- Inside both is included in the price, not an add-on.
- Add-ons
- Interior windows and a garage sweep-out.
Regular vs Deep
Maintenance or reset?
Unsure? Most new clients begin with a Deep clean, then settle into Regular visits.
| What's included | Regular | DeepBest first visit |
|---|---|---|
| Ideal for | Staying spotless between visits | First visits, seasonal resets, pre-listing |
| How often | Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly | Every 3 to 6 months |
| Dust, surfaces & floors | Included | Included |
| Kitchen & bathrooms | Standard clean | Scrubbed and degreased |
| Baseboards, vents, switch plates | Not included | Included |
| Inside oven & fridge | Add-on | Discounted add-on |
Photos
Our crews, mid-clean.
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Two cleaners, one open-plan kitchen 
Counters, no streaks 
Bathroom vanity 
Beds made 
Even the tops of the doors
Local notes
Working in Applegate.
Ranch homes, rural lots
Older ranch-style homes sit alongside newer rural construction on larger lots, in a small foothills community.
Fixtures and oaks
Older homes have more original fixtures to clean around, and the foothill oaks add debris on top of the dust valley homes get.
Oaks all year
Oak debris keeps coming down in every season, with dry-season dust layered over it in the warm months.
Coverage
Where we work in Applegate.
All of Applegate, CA (ZIP 95703) is in our service area, from the older ranch homes to the newer rural lots.
- County
- Placer County
- Travel
- Applegate sits between Auburn and Colfax in the Placer County foothills, about 45 minutes northeast of Sacramento.
Applegate, CA service area
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Services in Applegate
Everything we do in Applegate.
- House Cleaningfrom $165
- Deep Cleaningfrom $200
- Move In/Out Cleaningfrom $375
- Window Cleaningfrom $220
- Gutter Cleaningfrom $220
- Pressure Washingfrom $220
- Post-Construction Cleaning$55/hr per cleaner
- Roof Cleaning & Moss Removalfrom $400
- Carpet & Upholstery Cleaningfrom $220
- Airbnb Turnoverfrom $165
- Commercial & Office Cleaningfrom $200
- Tile & Grout Deep Cleaningfrom $220
- Cleanouts & Junk Removalfrom $250
- Dryer Vent Cleaningfrom $150
- Solar Panel Cleaningfrom $150
- Home Organizing$60/hr per cleaner
Reviews
What clients say about Expert Home Cleaners.
The crew was right on time and did a thorough job, leaving everything in my place looking great and taking good care not to disturb anything. Marianna comes every Monday and turns our mess into a home—I wouldn’t give her up for the world.
Very excellent service. The team was on time and easy to reach, and they did a great job on the windows. Friendly crew all around.
The cleaner paid close attention to detail and made sure to focus on the specific areas I asked about. They were on time, friendly, and easy to communicate with throughout the process.
Alina cleans my house every two weeks and does an excellent job. Always. I appreciate the clear communication and consistency. Highly recommend!
My house is absolutely beautiful. I’ve had difficulty being able to clean it to the level that I’m used to and so to have her come in yesterday and just do everything perfectly put me at such a sense of ease I can’t recommend this service any higher
Such a lovely experience . I do not live in the city where the cleaning services were performed. Yaryna was kind, easy to communicate with, clear and responded promptly. The work was outstanding as seen via pictures. Highly recommended this company. Thank you!
Amazing Customer service and my house is perfectly clean! Could not recommend more!
Natalia showed up on time to our cleaning appointment. She was extremely respectful, soft demeanor, and very kind. It's always difficult trusting strangers in our homes, but I felt completely comfortable with having her here. She did an amazing job cleaning, and I will definitely request her return. Thank you so much!
The ladies were very friendly, patient, and hardworking! They did a great job and worked hard to get everything done. I really appreciate their effort and would definitely recommend them!
FAQ
Straight answers.
Something else on your mind? Call or text and a real person answers.
(279) 300-0830Are move-outs in Applegate's older ranch homes more work?
Generally, yes. Older homes carry more original fixtures that need careful handling, so the same checklist takes longer than in a newer rural build.
Do you cover the newer rural properties for move-outs?
Yes. All of Applegate is in our service area, including newer rural construction on larger lots, and those homes get the same full checklist.
Does a move-out in Applegate include the garage?
Not by default. Garage interiors are outside the standard move-out, but a garage sweep-out can be added, which is often worth it on a rural property being handed over.
Who stands behind this page
Reviewed by the owners.
- Last checked
- October 19, 2026
Booking terms
Plans change. We get it.
$50
Deposit per cleaner
Applied to your total. With less than 48 hours of notice it may be kept.
Journal
Reading for the curious.
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What a Professional Bathroom Deep Clean Covers, and When You Need One
A regular clean keeps the toilet, tub, shower, mirrors and fixtures in shape. A deep clean goes further: hand-scrubbed grout, descaled glass, faucets and shower heads, and the trim and vents where dust quietly collects.
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How to Deep Clean Kitchen Cabinets and Cut Through the Grease
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