Home Cleaning Checklist Before Moving Into a New Flat
A room-by-room cleaning checklist for moving into a new flat in Dhaka, covering kitchen degreasing, bathrooms, pest checks, the water tank and what…
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Move-In Cleaning
For apartments and flats in Old Dhaka: trained cleaners, professional equipment and a clear price agreed before work starts.
Families living in apartments and flats in Old Dhaka usually want move-in cleaning finished within the day, with minimal disruption to meals, school and work. Dhaka Cleaners plans the team size to make that realistic, agrees priorities with you on arrival and keeps equipment tidy wherever the building has shared stairwells and lifts. Price, timing and any building rules are confirmed in advance.
When a home is lived in, move-in cleaning has to fit around family life. For apartments and flats in Old Dhaka, Dhaka Cleaners agrees priorities at the start, protects furniture and floors, uses household-grade products with good ventilation and keeps children and pets away from wet or treated areas. Working area by area means there is always somewhere comfortable to be, and a walk-through at the end lets you point out anything that needs another pass.
Move-in cleaning for a flat usually covers every room, the kitchen, attached and common bathrooms, balconies, window grills and the main door. In rented apartments we pay special attention to kitchen cabinets, where grease and cockroach droppings are often left behind, and to bathroom fittings with hard-water scale.
Before the visit we confirm lift use and working hours with the building's security desk or management, and bring everything up in one trip where possible. If you would like the landing in front of your door cleaned too, just let us know.
Old multi-storey, mixed-use buildings with shops, godowns and small workshops on the lower floors and family homes above, plus newer apartment buildings, wholesale markets and eateries.
Many lanes are too narrow for vehicles, so equipment is carried in from the nearest main road, which can add time to the job. Parking is scarce and traffic heavy, particularly around Sadarghat and the wholesale markets.
Every job follows the same clear steps, so you always know what happens next and who to speak to at each stage.
We check each room with you, note existing stains or damage and agree priorities.
Ceiling fans, light fittings, cornices, door tops and high shelves are dusted and wiped.
Cabinets inside and out, counters, wall tiles, sink and fittings are degreased and cleaned.
Tiles, grout, taps, showers, toilets, basins and mirrors are descaled and sanitised.
Wardrobes, doors, switchboards, window frames, glass and grills are cleaned room by room.
Floors and balconies are scrubbed and mopped, then we walk through the property with you.
While we clean, you can focus on packing, transport and getting utilities connected.
Pest control and water tank cleaning can be arranged around the same move-in date, subject to team availability.
Every cupboard, drawer and surface is clean before your belongings go in.
Cleaning an empty property reaches places that furniture will cover for years.
Equipment: We work with vacuum cleaners, extension poles for fans and high fittings, floor brushes or a scrubbing machine suited to the floor type, and microfibre cloths.
Starting from ৳ 5,000 per property (minimum)
For homes in Old Dhaka, move-in cleaning starts from ৳ 5,000 per property (minimum). The final price depends mainly on the number of rooms or the floor area and the current condition, and it is confirmed with you before the team is booked.
Travel across Dhaka can be slow at peak times, so Dhaka Cleaners groups work in Old Dhaka with nearby areas such as Wari, New Market, Keraniganj and Motijheel and agrees arrival windows in advance. If your preferred slot is already taken, we will suggest the nearest alternative. Same-day requests are welcome, though they remain subject to team availability.
We cover Old Dhaka on planned visits. Same-day service may be possible for small jobs, subject to team availability and access; larger jobs need a quick site check.
Common questions about move-in cleaning for apartments and flats in Old Dhaka.
Yes. We park on the nearest accessible road and carry the equipment in. Share the lane name and a nearby landmark when booking, and tell us about any stairs, so we can plan the team size and timing.
Yes. We clear dust and packaging debris, clean shelving, floors and washrooms, and can add pest control for cockroaches and rodents. Work is usually done after trading hours, and photos help us quote.
The price is agreed before work starts. Payment is usually made after the job is finished and you or your representative have checked the property.
Ideally a day or two before your furniture arrives, once the previous occupants have left and water and electricity are working. Dates around the start of the month can be busy, so booking early helps.
Where possible, yes. For regular or recurring work we try to keep the same team or supervisor on your job so they get to know your property, although this depends on staff availability and leave.
It is best if someone who knows the property is there at the start to agree priorities and at the end to check the work. You do not need to supervise the team in between. If nobody can be present, speak to us beforehand so we can agree access and sign-off.
Need a home, shop or godown cleaned in Old Dhaka? Call or WhatsApp Dhaka Cleaners with your lane and nearest landmark for a free quote.