You’re already dealing with boxes, address changes, and utility transfers. The last thing you need is to discover that your “clean” new home has sticky cabinet shelves, grimy appliance interiors, and dust in places you didn’t even think to check.
When we’re done, you’ll open kitchen cabinets that are actually sanitized for your dishes. Your refrigerator won’t smell like someone else’s leftovers. The bathroom will feel like yours from day one, not like you’re inheriting someone else’s cleaning shortcuts.
This is what you get when professionals handle the cleaning that matters most – the kind that reaches every corner, every appliance interior, every surface that regular cleaning services skip.
Team Alpha Cleaning Services operates throughout Cologne, understanding exactly what the housing stock here needs. Whether you’re moving into one of the area’s classic Cape Cod homes or a newer Craftsman-style property in Blue Heron Pines, we know the cleaning challenges each type presents.
We’re a family-run operation that started because we saw too many people settling for “good enough” when it came to move-in cleaning. With Cologne’s active real estate market and homes selling in just 35 days on average, there’s often pressure to rush through the cleaning process.
We don’t rush. We do the job right the first time, which is why our local reputation matters more to us than quick turnarounds.
First, we schedule around your closing date or move-in timeline. Empty houses are easier to clean thoroughly, so we prefer to work before your belongings arrive, but we can work around your situation if needed.
We start with the kitchen – cleaning inside and outside of all appliances, wiping down and sanitizing cabinet interiors, and deep-cleaning countertops and sinks. Bathrooms get complete attention including tubs, showers, toilets, and tile grout that actually gets scrubbed, not just wiped.
Throughout the rest of your home, we address the details that make the difference: baseboards, light fixtures, window sills, door frames, and those hard-to-reach spots that previous cleaners probably missed. We also clean areas like closet shelving, drawers, and storage spaces where you’ll be putting your belongings.
After we’re finished, we do a walkthrough with you so you can point out any areas that need additional attention before we consider the job complete.
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Our move-in cleaning service covers everything that matters when you’re inheriting someone else’s space. Kitchen cleaning includes inside and outside of all appliances – refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher, and any others staying with the property. Cabinet interiors get wiped down and sanitized since you’ll be putting your dishes and food in there.
In Cologne’s older homes, we pay special attention to areas like baseboards and window sills that collect dust over time. For the area’s newer constructions, we focus on builder’s dust and residue that often gets missed in initial cleanings.
Bathrooms receive complete deep cleaning including behind toilets, inside medicine cabinets, and tile grout that gets properly scrubbed. We also handle areas that tenants and previous owners often overlook – like inside drawers, closet shelving, light fixtures, and appliance coils.
Everything is done with professional-grade supplies and equipment that deliver better results than typical household cleaning products. The goal is simple: leave your new home in true move-in ready condition.
Most move-in cleaning services take 4-8 hours depending on the size and condition of your property. An empty house cleaning typically goes faster since we don’t have to work around furniture and belongings.
A standard 3-bedroom home in Cologne usually takes about 6 hours with our team. We can give you a more accurate timeline after seeing the property, but we always schedule with buffer time so you’re not waiting around on moving day.
The time investment is worth it when you consider you’re getting a deep clean that would take you an entire weekend to do yourself, and we’re reaching areas you might not even think to clean.
Yes, that’s actually one of the most important parts of new house cleaning. We clean inside all appliances – refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher, and any others that are staying with the property. Cabinet interiors get wiped down and sanitized since you’ll be putting your dishes and food in there.
This is where a lot of regular cleaning services cut corners, but it’s exactly where you need the most thorough work when moving into someone else’s former space. We also clean out drawers, closet shelving, and other storage areas that will hold your belongings.
The goal is making sure every surface that will touch your food, dishes, or personal items is properly cleaned and sanitized before you move in.
Absolutely. We understand that real estate transactions and moving dates can shift, so we build flexibility into our scheduling. Ideally, we clean after the previous occupants are completely out but before you start moving in – this gives us full access and gets you the most thorough results.
If that timing doesn’t work, we can clean around boxes and furniture, though it may take a bit longer. We just need a few days’ notice if your timeline changes, and we’ll adjust our schedule accordingly.
Since we’re local to Cologne, we can respond quickly to scheduling changes and work around the realities of real estate transactions that don’t always go exactly as planned.
Move-in cleaning costs vary based on the size of your home and its current condition, but most properties in Cologne range from $200-400 for a thorough cleaning. Larger homes or those requiring extra attention may cost more.
We provide upfront pricing after discussing your specific situation, so you know exactly what to expect. First-time customers receive a discount on their initial service because we want you to experience what our cleaning can do for your move-in process.
When you consider that most security deposits range from $500-1500, and the time you’d spend doing this yourself, professional cleaning is typically a smart investment that pays for itself in convenience and peace of mind.
Yes, we stand behind our work with a 24-hour satisfaction guarantee. If you notice something after we leave, just call us within 24 hours and we’ll come back to address it at no charge.
Our goal is for you to feel completely confident in the cleanliness of your new space. Since we’re local to Cologne, we can respond quickly if any touch-ups are needed.
Your satisfaction matters because your referrals and reviews matter to a local business like ours. We’d rather take the time to get it right than leave you wondering if your new home is actually clean.
Local businesses like ours have to earn every customer because we can’t rely on national advertising or brand recognition. We’re accountable to our neighbors and community, which means we can’t afford to do mediocre work.
We understand Cologne’s housing stock – from the classic Cape Cod homes to the newer constructions in Blue Heron Pines – and what each type typically needs for proper cleaning. National franchises send different crews who may not understand local housing characteristics.
Plus, when you need flexibility with scheduling around real estate transactions or have questions after we’re done, you’re dealing with people who actually live and work in your community, not a call center in another state.
