Move-Out Cleaning Helsinki. Get Your Deposit Back, Guaranteed

Move-out cleaning in Helsinki is priced at 49.90 €/h, with the total cost calculated based on your apartment size. A studio (around 30 m²) typically costs €150, a 1-bedroom (55 m²) around €200, a 2-bedroom (86 m²) around €299, and a 3-bedroom (115 m²) around €374. After your 35% household tax deduction (kotitalousvähennys), your real out-of-pocket cost drops significantly — for example, a 1BR costs around €130 after tax. Add-on services like oven, fridge, sauna, or balcony cleaning are available for +49.90€ each (1 extra hour). Use our calculator above to see your exact price in 30 seconds.

If your apartment fails the final inspection, the landlord or housing company — whether HOAS, SATO, Lumo, Heka, HASO, Asuntosäätiö, or a private landlord — has the right to arrange professional cleaning themselves and deduct the full cost from your security deposit. You can ask your landlord to allow you back in to re-clean, but according to the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV), the landlord has no legal obligation to agree. If they refuse — and most housing companies do — they hire their own cleaning company at their own rates and invoice you the full cost, which is typically far higher than booking a professional in advance. HOAS specifically states they order cleaning and repair work immediately after the moving inspection and invoice tenants according to their official tenant charge sheet. The safest approach is always to have the apartment professionally cleaned before the inspection, not after.

Finnish move-out inspectors are thorough — much more so than most tenants expect. Based on official checklists from HOAS, Lumo, and Asuntosäätiö, inspectors check: all kitchen cabinets inside and out (including crumbs in drawers), the oven and oven trays, the extractor hood and grease filter, stovetop sides and back, all bathroom tile walls and grout, the floor drain, visible pipes, inside bathroom cabinets, radiators and ventilation valves, painted walls for stains and marks, all window sills, skirting boards, balcony floor, and every light switch and door handle. The most commonly failed areas are the oven interior, floor drain, inside of cabinets, and the extractor hood filter. Our checklist is specifically built around these inspection standards.

Yes — professional move-out cleaning in Finland qualifies for the kotitalousvähennys (household tax deduction). In 2025, the deduction is 35% of the labor cost, meaning you get 35% of your move-out cleaning cost back as a direct reduction to your income taxes. The maximum deduction is €1,600 per person per year. We provide a proper invoice showing the labor cost breakdown as required by the Finnish Tax Administration (Vero). For example, a 2-bedroom move-out clean at €299 costs you just €194 after tax — you save €105 on what is already a necessary expense. For expats and international tenants registered on a Finnish tax ID, the same rules apply and you claim it in your annual tax return.

Move-out cleaning takes significantly longer than a regular cleaning because the entire apartment — every cabinet, every tile, every drain — needs to be deep cleaned from scratch. A studio (25–35 m²) typically takes 2.5–3 hours. A 1-bedroom (40–65 m²) takes 3.5–4.5 hours. A 2-bedroom (60–90 m²) takes 5–6 hours. A 3-bedroom (85–120 m²) takes 6.5–8 hours. Each add-on service (oven, fridge, sauna, balcony) adds approximately 60 minutes. Our calculator shows your exact estimated duration based on your apartment size before you book. We recommend scheduling the clean at least one day before your key return deadline to leave buffer time.

Absolutely, and this is actually one of the most common reasons international tenants in Helsinki choose to book a professional — Finnish inspection standards are stricter than most countries, and it's easy to miss what inspectors actually check if you've never dealt with Finnish housing companies before. We work with tenants from all over the world moving out of HOAS student housing, SATO, Lumo, Heka, and private landlord apartments across Helsinki. We service popular international student and expat neighborhoods including Töölö, Kamppi, Kallio, Pasila, Lauttasaari, Arabianranta, Herttoniemi, and Vallila. We communicate fully in English and handle the entire process for you. You just hand over the keys when we're done.

No — you don't need to be there at all. Most of our customers are already focused on moving into their new home when we clean the old one. You can arrange key access in whatever way works for you: leave keys with the building reception, in a lockbox, under a mat, or we can pick them up from a location you specify. When the cleaning is complete, we'll send you a confirmation so you know it's done. This is especially useful if you're moving between cities or if your move-out day is hectic. Just make sure the apartment has electricity and running water available on the day of cleaning (make sure these haven't been cut off yet). If your apartment still has a vacuum cleaner or mop available, we're happy to use them — but it's not required. For the oven add-on we use specialist degreasers. For the fridge add-on, please make sure the fridge is completely emptied and defrosted before we arrive, as cleaning a frozen fridge is not possible.

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 apartment, 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 apartment is empty and every surface is exposed, it also takes considerably more time than a regular clean of the same size apartment.

For most apartments in Helsinki, yes — especially the oven. The oven interior is one of the most commonly flagged items in move-out inspections across HOAS, SATO, Lumo, and private landlord properties. Grease buildup inside the oven is notoriously difficult to clean yourself and very obvious to inspectors. Fridge interior should be added if yours has any odor, staining, or residue — the fridge must be fully empty and defrosted before we arrive. Sauna is expected to be cleaned if your apartment has one — inspectors check the benches, floor drain, and glass door. Balcony should be added if you've used it for plants, storage, or grilling. Each add-on adds 60 minutes to the clean and is billed at our standard hourly rate of 49.90 €/h.

Most Helsinki housing companies like HOAS conduct a preliminary inspection during your final month of tenancy, where they flag any cleaning or repair needs. The move-out cleaning should be done after this preliminary inspection (so you know exactly what they flagged) but before your final inspection (when the apartment must be empty and clean). Ideally book the professional clean 1–2 days before your key return deadline — this gives you buffer time in case anything needs a quick touch-up. HOAS requires keys returned by 9am the day after tenancy ends. Lumo and SATO conduct their final inspections within the first few days after move-out. Don't leave it to the last minute — popular dates around end of month book out fast.

Yes — we cover all of Helsinki. We serve Kamppi, Kallio, Töölö, Eira, Ullanlinna, Punavuori, Lauttasaari, Pasila, Arabianranta, Herttoniemi, Kalasatama, Vuosaari, Itäkeskus, Mellunkylä, Myllypuro, Pitäjänmäki, Munkkiniemi, Haaga, Tapanila, Malmi, Kannelmäki, and more. If your neighborhood isn't listed, just ask — we cover the entire city. Check your address during booking and we'll confirm availability immediately.

No — we bring all professional cleaning products and supplies with us. The only things we need from you are access to electricity and running water on the day of cleaning (make sure these haven't been cut off yet). If your apartment still has a vacuum cleaner or mop available, we're happy to use them — but it's not required. For the oven add-on we use specialist degreasers. For the fridge add-on, please make sure the fridge is completely emptied and defrosted before we arrive, as cleaning a frozen fridge is not possible.

We stand behind every move-out clean with our deposit-back guarantee. If your landlord flags a specific cleaning issue that falls within the scope of our service, contact us within 24 hours and we'll return to address it — free of charge. That said, our checklist is built specifically around Finnish landlord and housing company inspection standards, so issues after our clean are rare. It's worth noting that landlords cannot charge you for normal wear and tear — under Finnish law (Act on Residential Leases), only damage caused by the tenant can be invoiced. If you feel a charge is unfair, the Finnish Consumer Disputes Board (kuluttajariitalautakunta) handles rental disputes, and they've ruled in tenants' favor in many cases where cleaning was professionally done.

Booking takes under 2 minutes online. Use the calculator above to enter your apartment size, select any add-ons, then choose your preferred date and time through our booking system. Payment is completed securely online to confirm your slot. We can often accommodate last-minute bookings within 24–48 hours, though availability around month-end (the most common move-out period) fills up quickly — we recommend booking at least a week in advance when possible. If you have a specific deadline or urgent situation, WhatsApp us at +358 46 802 8990 and we'll do our best to fit you in. All bookings are confirmed online with payment.

Yes — moving dates shift all the time and we understand that. You can cancel or reschedule free of charge when you notify us in advance of your booking date. Simply contact us via email or WhatsApp at +358 46 802 8990 and we'll update your booking. We deal with move-out cleaning specifically, so we're used to the chaos of moving timelines and try to be as flexible as possible. Just don't leave it to the last minute — if your move-out is being pushed earlier, let us know as soon as you can so we can secure you a new slot.