Moving-In & Moving-Out Cleaning Guide for Qatar Apartments & Villas

Moving to a new home in Qatar requires proper cleaning, dust removal, and hygiene checks. Because of the desert climate and strict handover rules, thorough move-in and move-out cleaning is essential.

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1. Pre-Move Checklist (Qatar-Specific)

Before starting:

• Confirm electricity and water

• Ensure AC cooling works

• Keep building access and parking ready

• Collect all keys (balcony, maid room, store)

• Complete painting or maintenance first

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2. Move-Out Cleaning Requirements in Qatar

Most landlords in Doha, Lusail, Al Wakrah, and West Bay require:

• Full deep cleaning of all rooms

• Dust and sand removal

• Kitchen degreasing

• Bathroom limescale removal

• Floor scrubbing and grout cleaning

• Balcony washing

• Optional: pest control

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• Pest Control Qatar 

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3. Step-by-Step Move-Out Cleaning Guide

Bedrooms & Living Areas

• Dust walls, corners, skirting

• Clean windows and tracks

• Clean wardrobes inside and outside

• Sweep and mop twice

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Kitchen

• Clean all cabinets

• Degrease stovetop and oven

• Wash sink, taps, backsplash

• Clean tiles

• Clean behind appliances

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Bathrooms

• Remove limescale

• Clean tiles and grout

• Disinfect toilet

• Clean shower glass

• Wash floors and drains

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AC Vents & Filters

• Clean vents

• Wash filters

• Optional duct cleaning

Floors

• Remove dust and sand

• Mop with disinfectant

• Deep clean grout if needed

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4. Move-In Cleaning Guide (For New Tenants)

Move-in cleaning includes:

• Sanitizing kitchen and bathrooms

• Cleaning all cabinets and wardrobes

• Removing construction dust

• Checking for pest issues

• Cleaning drains

• Replacing AC filters

• Sofa/carpet shampooing (if furnished)

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5. Qatar-Specific Cleaning Tips

• Use microfiber for desert dust

• Deep clean window tracks and balconies

• Treat hard water stains

• Perform pest control before move-in

• Clean AC filters for better air quality

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6. Why Hire a Professional Cleaning Team

A professional team helps ensure:

• No deposit deductions

• Better hygiene for new tenants

• Faster handover

• High-quality equipment

• Optional pest and AC cleaning

7. Best Time to Book

• Move-out: 1–2 days before handover

• Move-in: 1 day before furniture arrives

• Villas: 2–3 days earlier