Why Five Lakes Cleaning
Moving Is Hard. Cleaning Doesn't Have to Be.
Between packing boxes, coordinating movers, updating your address, and managing the hundred other tasks that come with a move, cleaning your old or new home often falls to the bottom of the list. The problem? Landlords rarely let it slide. A dirty unit can cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in withheld security deposits.
Five Lakes Cleaning specializes in move-in and move-out cleans designed to meet the highest landlord and property manager standards. We follow a rigorous room-by-room checklist so nothing is missed, from the grease-baked oven and limescale-coated shower to baseboards, ceiling fans, and inside every cabinet. You focus on your move. We make the space immaculate.
Whether you're a renter wanting every dollar of your deposit returned, a landlord preparing a unit for new tenants, or a property manager with a tight turnover timeline, we have a proven process that delivers results every time.
What's Included
Our Complete Move-Out Cleaning Checklist
Every move-in / move-out clean includes this comprehensive checklist. No add-on fees, no shortcuts. This is the same standard checklist our clients hand to their landlords to pre-empt disputes before they start.
Kitchen
- Deep clean oven interior, racks, and door glass
- Stovetop, burner grates, and drip pans
- Refrigerator inside, shelves, drawers, and seals
- Microwave inside and out
- All cabinet and drawer interiors and exteriors
- Countertops, backsplash, and sink
- Dishwasher interior and door seal
Bathrooms
- Scrub and descale shower, tub, and tile grout
- Toilet interior, exterior, base, and behind
- Vanity, sink, and faucet fixtures
- Mirror and glass cleaning
- Cabinet interiors, shelving, and medicine cabinet
Bedrooms & Living Areas
- All closet interiors, rods, and shelves
- Ceiling fans and light fixtures
- Baseboards, window sills, and ledges
- Interior windows and tracks
- Vacuum and mop all flooring
Whole Home
- Interior doors, frames, and handles
- Light switches and outlet covers
- Walls spot-cleaned for marks and scuffs
- Garage floor and laundry area
- Final walkthrough inspection
Who We Serve
Solutions for Renters and Property Owners
Get Every Dollar of Your Security Deposit Back
Security deposits in Michigan are typically one to two months' rent. Losing even a fraction of that money hurts. The most common reason landlords withhold deposits isn't damage, it's cleanliness. A few hundred dollars invested in professional cleaning can save you significantly more in deductions. Our move-out clean is designed around the exact standards landlords use during their final walkthroughs.
We've helped hundreds of tenants across Pontiac and Oakland County walk away from their rentals with their full deposits returned. Our thorough cleaning checklist and attention to detail means there's nothing for a landlord to document or dispute.
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Deposit Recovery Purpose-built to meet or exceed landlord move-out expectations so you keep what's yours.
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Landlord-Ready Documentation We can provide a completed cleaning checklist you can share with your landlord before they do their walkthrough.
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Clean While You Pack We work around your schedule, including same-day and next-day appointments when available.
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New Home Move-In Clean Start fresh in your new space. We remove dust, residue, and odors left behind by previous occupants before you unpack a single box.
Turn Units Faster. Attract Better Tenants.
First impressions are everything in property rentals. A meticulously clean unit photographs better, shows better, and commands higher rents. When a prospective tenant walks into a spotless space, they picture themselves living there. When they see grime, they picture problems. Five Lakes Cleaning helps landlords and property managers in Oakland County turn units quickly and present them at their very best.
We understand turnover timelines are tight. Our team can coordinate directly around lease end and start dates, work efficiently in vacant units, and provide the deep-level clean that sets the stage for your next tenant's first impression.
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Multi-Unit Accounts We offer preferred scheduling and volume pricing for landlords and managers with multiple properties or units.
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Listing-Ready Results Units cleaned by Five Lakes are ready for professional photography and showings the same day.
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Tight Turnaround Scheduling We work with your lease calendar to minimize vacancy days between tenants.
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Move-In Condition Baseline Establish a documented clean standard from day one so end-of-tenancy disputes are clear cut.
Our Process
Simple, Stress-Free Booking
Get a Free Quote
Call us at (586) 872-6830 or fill out our online form. Tell us your square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and your move date. We'll give you a straightforward price with no hidden fees.
Schedule Your Clean
Pick a date and time that works around your move. We offer flexible morning and afternoon windows, including weekends. We recommend scheduling your move-out clean after your belongings are out so we can access every surface, but we can work with furniture present if needed.
We Clean. You Relax.
Our trained team arrives on time with all equipment and eco-friendly supplies included. We work systematically through our checklist, tackling the toughest areas, including oven interiors, grout lines, and behind appliances, so nothing gets skipped.
Final Walkthrough and Sign-Off
Before we leave, we walk through the property with you (or with your landlord's checklist in hand) to verify every item is complete. If anything doesn't meet your expectations, we re-clean it on the spot. Your satisfaction is guaranteed before we close the door.
Common Questions