Move-Out Cleaning Checklist for Sharjah Apartments
Moving out of a Sharjah apartment usually ends the same way: the furniture is gone, the keys are in your hand, and someone is about to open every cupboard. A handover goes much more smoothly when the flat is cleaned properly after it has been emptied, not before.
Quick answer: Book the move-out clean for the day after the movers leave and at least a day before the handover inspection. Focus on the kitchen, the bathrooms, the AC grilles, the insides of every cupboard and the balcony. A professional move-out clean in Sharjah costs AED 400 for a studio, AED 500 for one bedroom, AED 650 for two, AED 850 for a three-bedroom apartment and AED 1,000 for a three-bedroom villa.
When to Book the Clean
- After the movers, not before. Furniture hides dust lines, marks and lost items, and movers bring dust in.
- At least a day before the handover, so there is time to fix anything missed.
- Book two or three days ahead at the end of the month, when many tenancies end together. Bookings made before noon can often be done the same day, but month-end slots go fast.
Kitchen Checklist
- Oven, racks and hob, degreased
- Extractor hood and filter, degreased
- Every cupboard and drawer, inside and out
- Fridge and freezer, emptied, cleaned and left open to dry
- Sink, taps and splashback tiles, limescale removed
- Behind and under movable appliances
Bathroom Checklist
- Shower glass and screens, limescale removed
- Tile grout and silicone edges, including any black mould
- Toilet, including the base and behind it
- Mirrors, cabinets and extractor fan cover
- Drains cleared of hair and soap build-up
Living Rooms, Bedrooms and Balcony
- Walls: marks and scuffs wiped where the paint allows
- Skirting boards and door frames
- AC grilles: dusted and wiped, a common inspection point
- Wardrobes: inside, including shelves and rails
- Windows and tracks: glass inside, sand cleared from the sliding tracks
- Balcony: floor, glass, railings and drain
- Light switches and sockets
The spots people forget are the ones inspectors open: cupboard insides, the oven, the AC grilles and the window tracks.
What This Means in Practice
Handing back a tower flat in Al Nahda, Al Majaz, Al Taawun, Al Khan or Al Qasimia is mostly about the kitchen, bathrooms and cupboards. Villas in Muwaileh and the eastern suburbs add gardens, terraces and more glass, so allow extra time before the handover.
If you are moving within the UAE, the same checklist works in Dubai too. Our move-in and move-out checklist for Dubai adds a few points for new tenants moving in.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does move-out cleaning cost in Sharjah?
House cleaning in Sharjah starts from AED 50 an hour for regular cleaning, and a deep clean is priced by home size: AED 400 for a studio, AED 500 for one bedroom, AED 650 for two, AED 850 for a three-bedroom apartment and AED 1,000 for a three-bedroom villa. Larger villas are quoted on WhatsApp.
Should the flat be empty?
Yes, ideally. An empty flat can be cleaned properly, including behind and under where furniture stood.
Do you provide photos for the landlord?
We can take before-and-after photos on request, which many people find useful at the handover inspection.
Can you do it on the same day as the handover?
Often, if you book before noon, but we recommend at least a day in between so anything missed can be fixed.
The Short Version
- Clean after the movers leave and at least a day before the handover.
- Kitchen, bathrooms, AC grilles, cupboard insides and window tracks matter most.
- Book two or three days ahead at month-end.
- Move-out cleaning in Sharjah starts from AED 400 for a studio.
Laundrykhalas cleans across Sharjah, including move-out and deep cleans. Offices can book commercial cleaning in Sharjah from AED 60 an hour. Message us on WhatsApp before noon for same-day cleaning.
