MOVE-OUT CLEANING HELSINKI

Yes — we understand that moving timelines can be unpredictable and we aim to be as flexible as possible. You may cancel or reschedule your move-out cleaning free of charge by providing at least 48 hours' notice before your scheduled booking.

Managing your schedule changes. Because move-out cleaning is a specialized service with high demand around the end of the month, providing advance notice allows us to reallocate our local Helsinki team effectively. If your moving date is moved earlier or delayed, please contact us via email or phone as soon as possible so we can secure a new time slot for you.

Professional coordination. While we do our best to accommodate last-minute changes, please note that cancellations or rescheduling requests made with less than 48 hours' notice may incur a fee to cover our staff's reserved time. We recommend confirming your final moving date with your housing company before booking to ensure a seamless experience.

Booking your move-out cleaning is a simple, three-step process designed for your convenience. Our online system allows you to secure your preferred date and receive a confirmed price in minutes.

The booking process:

Calculate Your Price: Use the calculator above to enter your apartment size and select any necessary add-ons (oven, sauna, etc.).
Submit Your Details: Enter your apartment address, preferred cleaning date, and contact information, then click "Send."
Confirm Your Booking: We will review your request and send a confirmation email containing a secure payment link for your invoice. Once payment is received, your time slot is officially reserved and your cleaner is scheduled.

Availability and timing. We can often accommodate last-minute bookings within 24–48 hours; however, availability around the end of the month fills up quickly. We strongly recommend booking at least one week in advance to secure your preferred date. If you have an urgent situation or a strict deadline, please contact us directly and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

We stand behind every move-out service with our Deposit-Back Guarantee. If your landlord or housing company flags a specific cleaning issue that falls within our service scope, contact us within 24 hours. We will return to the property to address the concern immediately—completely free of charge.

Understanding your rights as a tenant. Our checklist is engineered specifically to meet Finnish landlord and housing company inspection standards, making post-cleaning issues exceptionally rare. It is important to remember that under the Finnish Act on Residential Leases, landlords cannot charge you for "normal wear and tear." Only actual damage or insufficient cleaning can be deducted from a security deposit.

Professional support for disputes. If you believe a cleaning charge from your landlord is unfair, the Finnish Consumer Disputes Board (Kuluttajariitalautakunta) handles rental disagreements. They have a strong track record of ruling in favor of tenants when a professional cleaning has been documented. We provide the compliant invoicing and service records you need to support your case.

No — we provide all professional cleaning products and specialized supplies. Our move-out teams arrive fully equipped to handle deep cleaning, including professional-grade degreasers for ovens and sanitizers for bathrooms.

Essential requirements for a successful clean:

• Utilities: Please ensure that electricity and running water are active in the apartment on the scheduled day.

• Lighting: As move-out inspections require extreme detail, functional lighting is mandatory in every room. If you have already disconnected your light fixtures, please inform us in advance or ensure basic light bulbs remain so our team can guarantee a high-quality result, especially during the darker winter months.

• Fridge & Freezer Add-on: If you have booked this service, the unit must be completely emptied and defrosted before our arrival. Cleaning a frozen unit is not possible and will delay your service.

Yes — we provide professional cleaning services across the entire Helsinki region. Our local teams are strategically positioned to serve all major neighborhoods and surrounding areas.

Our primary service areas include:

South Helsinki: Eira, Ullanlinna, Lauttasaari, Jätkäsaari, and Ruoholahti.
West Helsinki: Munkkiniemi, Haaga, Meilahti, and Pitäjänmäki.
Central & North Helsinki: Kallio, Pasila, Vallila, Malmi, and Oulunkylä.
East Helsinki: Herttoniemi, Vuosaari, Itäkeskus, and Roihuvuori.

Don't see your neighborhood listed? If your specific area is not mentioned above, please contact us. We cover the entire Helsinki region and can confirm availability for your address immediately during the booking process.

We recommend booking your professional clean after the preliminary inspection but before your final handover deadline. Most major Helsinki housing providers, including HOAS, conduct a preliminary inspection during your final month of tenancy to flag any cleaning or repair requirements. Knowing exactly what has been flagged allows us to target those specific areas with precision.

Key deadlines to keep in mind:

HOAS: Keys must be returned by 9:00 AM on the day after your tenancy ends.
Lumo & SATO: Final inspections are typically conducted within the first few days after move-out.
General Rule: We recommend scheduling your professional clean 1–2 days before your key return deadline to allow sufficient buffer time for any last-minute touch-ups.
Book early to secure your preferred date. Move-out dates are heavily concentrated around the end of the month, and availability fills quickly during these peak periods. We strongly recommend securing your booking as soon as your moving date is confirmed to avoid disappointment.

For most apartments in Helsinki, the answer is yes—particularly for the oven. The oven interior is one of the most frequently flagged items during move-out inspections by HOAS, SATO, Lumo, and private landlords. Grease buildup is difficult to remove without professional-grade products and is immediately obvious to inspectors.

When to include specific add-ons:

Oven Interior: Highly recommended for all move-outs. This is a primary focus for inspectors and a common reason for failed handovers.

Fridge & Freezer: Should be added if there is any visible residue, staining, or odor. Please ensure the unit is completely emptied and defrosted before our arrival.

Sauna: If your apartment includes a sauna, inspectors will check the benches, glass door, and floor drain. A professional clean ensures these meet hygiene standards.

Balcony: Recommended if the area has been used for plants, grilling, or storage, as these often leave marks that require deep cleaning.

Pricing and Duration: Each add-on service requires approximately 30 to 60 minutes of additional labour and is billed at our standard move-out rate of €55/hour. Investing in these key areas is the most effective way to protect your security deposit and ensure a seamless inspection.

Move-out cleaning is significantly more thorough than a standard regular cleaning. A regular clean maintains a home that's already lived in — surfaces, floors, bathroom, kitchen. Move-out cleaning is a complete deep clean of an empty home, covering everything an inspector will check. This includes inside every cabinet and wardrobe, the inside of the microwave (included as standard), floor drains, radiators, ventilators, tile walls, painted walls (dry wipe), visible pipes, bathroom cabinets inside and out, all skirting boards, and every door handle and light switch. Because the home is empty and every surface is exposed, it also takes considerably more time than a regular clean of the same size apartment.

No — you do not need to be present. Most of our customers are already focused on moving into their new home while we handle the deep cleaning of their previous one. This is especially convenient if you are moving between cities or have a busy moving schedule.

Flexible key access and return. You can arrange key access in the way that works best for you: leaving keys with a building reception, in a secure lockbox, or at a location you specify. Once the cleaning is complete, we can leave the keys inside the apartment (e.g., on the kitchen counter) if your landlord allows this.
If you prefer to check the cleaning in person before we leave, that's also possible — you already know the estimated duration, and we can send you a text message shortly before we finish so you have time to travel to the apartment.

Absolutely. Navigating Finnish move-out standards is one of the primary reasons international tenants in Helsinki choose our professional services. Finnish inspection requirements are often stricter than those in other countries, and it is easy to overlook specific details that local housing companies prioritize.

Expertise with major housing providers. We have extensive experience working with tenants from all over the world moving out of HOAS student housing, SATO, Lumo, Heka, and private rentals across Helsinki. We are deeply familiar with the specific requirements of these organizations and ensure your apartment meets their rigorous standards.

Local service across Helsinki. We provide specialized move-out cleaning in all popular international and student neighborhoods, including:

Kallio & Pasila
Lauttasaari & Ruoholahti
Meilahti & Munkkiniemi
Viikki & Kumpula

Seamless communication: We communicate fully in English and manage the entire cleaning process for you. Our goal is to provide a stress-free transition, allowing you to focus on your move while we ensure your former home is ready for a successful inspection.

Move-out cleaning requires significantly more time than a regular cleaning. This is because every surface—including the interior of all cabinetry, every bathroom tile, and every floor drain—must be deep-cleaned to meet landlord inspection standards.

Estimated durations based on apartment size:

Studio (25–35 m²): 3 hours
1-Bedroom (40–65 m²): 3.5–4.5 hours
2-Bedroom (60–90 m²): 5–6 hours
3-Bedroom (85–120 m²): 6.5–8 hours

Additional services. Each add-on service—such as the oven, refrigerator, sauna, or balcony—adds approximately 30 to 60 minutes to the total duration. Our online calculator provides an exact estimated duration based on your specific apartment size and selected extras before you book.

Scheduling advice. We recommend scheduling your professional clean at least one or two days before your key return deadline. This provides a necessary buffer and ensures the property is in perfect condition for your final inspection.

Yes — professional move-out cleaning in Finland qualifies for the 35% household tax deduction on all labor costs. Under the current 2026 regulations, the maximum annual deduction is €1,600 per person (or €3,200 for couples), with a standard €150 annual deductible. For example, a Move-Out Cleaning (60 m²) costs €295.00 (€275.00 for 5 hours of labor + €20.00 non-deductible supplies). You pay the full price to us, and you can subsequently claim a €96.25 tax credit on your tax return, which effectively reduces your total cost to €198.75, saving you a total of €96.25. We provide detailed invoices that clearly break down the labor costs for your tax return.

Information for international residents. For expats and international tenants registered with a Finnish tax ID, the same rules apply. You can claim this deduction in your annual tax return just like any other resident. We provide a fully compliant invoice that clearly breaks down the labour costs as required by the Finnish Tax Administration (Vero), making the filing process simple and transparent.

Finnish move-out inspectors are exceptionally thorough—often more so than tenants expect. Based on the official checklists from major housing providers like HOAS, Lumo, and Asuntosäätiö, an inspection covers every detail of the property.

Commonly inspected areas include:

• Kitchen: All cabinets and drawers (inside and out), oven interior and trays, stovetop sides, and the extractor hood.
• Bathroom: Full sanitization of tile walls and grout, the floor drain, visible plumbing, and the interior of all bathroom cabinetry.
• General Surfaces: Radiators, ventilation valves, window sills, skirting boards, light switches, and door handles.
• Walls and Floors: Painted walls are checked for stains or marks, and all floor surfaces must be free of debris and residue.

The most frequent points of failure. Statistics show that the most commonly failed areas are the oven interior, the floor drain, the inside of kitchen cabinets, and the extractor hood filter. Our professional move-out checklist is specifically engineered to meet these rigorous inspection standards, ensuring your security deposit remains protected.

If your apartment fails the final inspection, the landlord or housing company has the legal right to arrange professional cleaning themselves and deduct the full cost from your security deposit. This applies to all major providers, including HOAS, SATO, Lumo, Heka, HASO, Asuntosäätiö, and private landlords.

Understanding your rights and risks. While you can ask your landlord for the opportunity to re-clean the property, the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV) states that the landlord has no legal obligation to agree. Most housing companies will refuse this request and instead hire their own cleaning contractors at their own rates. These costs are typically significantly higher than booking a professional service in advance.

The HOAS policy. HOAS specifically states that they order cleaning and repair work immediately following a failed inspection and invoice tenants according to their official charge sheet. To protect your security deposit, the safest approach is always to ensure the apartment is professionally cleaned before the inspection takes place.

Move-out cleaning in Helsinki is priced at €55/hour, with the total cost calculated based on your home size and condition. As a guideline:

Studio (around 30 m²): approx. €185
1-bedroom (around 55 m²): approx. €240
2-bedroom (around 86 m²): approx. €350
3-bedroom (around 115 m²): approx. €432,50

After the 35% household tax deduction (kotitalousvähennys) on labour, your real out-of-pocket cost drops significantly. For example, a Move-Out Cleaning (60 m²) costs €295.00 (€275.00 for 5 hours of labor + €20.00 non-deductible supplies). You pay the full price to us, and you can subsequently claim a €96.25 tax credit on your tax return, which effectively reduces your total cost to €198.75, saving you a total of €96.25. We provide detailed invoices that clearly break down the labor costs for your tax return.

Each add-on service requires approximately 30 to 60 minutes of additional labour and is billed at our standard move-out rate of €55/hour.

Use our online calculator above to see your exact price in about 30 seconds based on your home size and selected extras.

Claiming your household tax deduction is a straightforward process through the Finnish Tax Administration's online portal. You can choose to claim the deduction immediately to reduce your monthly tax withholding or include it in your annual tax return.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Log in to OmaVero: Access your account at vero.fi using your bank ID.
2. Navigate to Deductions: Select "Kotitalousvähennys" (Household Tax Deduction) from the menu.
3. Enter Our Business Details: You will need our Business ID (Y-tunnus): 2662882-4.
4. Input Service Information: Enter the date of service and the specific labour cost amount as shown on your invoice.
5. Submit and Save: Once submitted, the system will automatically calculate your credit. Please retain your invoice as the Tax Administration (Vero) may request it as proof of service.

Professional support. We provide fully compliant invoices that clearly break down the labour costs, making it simple for you to report your claims accurately. If you are an expat or international resident, this process is the same for all individuals with a Finnish tax ID.

The €150 deductible is subtracted from your total annual tax credit once per calendar year—not from each individual invoice. This means that once you have reached this threshold through any household service, you receive the full 35% deduction on all subsequent qualifying labour costs for the remainder of the year.

A practical example of your savings:

• If this is your first claim of the year: You subtract the €150 deductible from your total calculated tax credit (35% of the labour cost).
• If you have already claimed other services: If you have previously used household services (such as regular cleaning or home repairs) earlier in the year, your deductible may already be covered. In this case, you receive the full 35% back on your move-out cleaning.

Professional documentation. We provide fully compliant invoices that clearly break down the labour costs, making it simple for you to track your total annual claims and report them accurately to the Finnish Tax Administration (Vero).