Apartment handover cleaning , also known as move-out cleaning, is a thorough cleaning process aimed at preparing an apartment for its next tenant or for final inspection by property management. This cleaning ensures the unit meets high standards, often necessary for reclaiming a security deposit. It typically involves deep-cleaning every room, including sanitizing surfaces, scrubbing bathrooms and kitchens, wiping down cabinets and appliances, vacuuming and mopping floors, and washing windows.