Make Ready Cleaning Near You for Landlords, Property Managers and Realtors
Dust Bunnies Be Gone Gets Units Rent-Ready
Make ready cleaning from Dust Bunnies Be Gone LLC is the final clean of a vacant rental or listing after repairs and paint, so the next tenant or buyer walks into a home that looks and smells move-in ready. Flat quotes start at $150, and real turnovers run $150-$350+.
Choose your clean
- 5.0 Stars on Google (13 Reviews)
- Women-Owned
- Latino-Owned
- Insured
- Background-Checked Cleaners
- 100% Dust-Free Guarantee
Call or text (346) 825-5033 with the address, size and move-out photos. Dust Bunnies Be Gone holds 5.0 stars on Google from 13 reviews, is women-owned and Latino-owned, is insured, and every unit is backed by the 100% Dust-Free Guarantee.
Real job, real price: a 1,400 sq ft, 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhome turnover was cleaned by a two-person team for a flat $450. Your quote is in writing before the team arrives.
Pricing and payment
Every job gets a free written estimate before you book. A $50 deposit holds your date, and you can pay with Venmo, Zelle or Apple Pay. Call or text (346) 825-5033.
What every visit includes
Every visit follows Monica's written room-by-room checklist, from ceiling fans down to baseboards, and closes with a dust test walkthrough. Supplies and equipment are included, with eco-friendly products on request.
Who cleans your home
An owner-led team. Every cleaner is background-checked and trained in Monica's methods, and you can reach Monica directly by call or text.
100% Dust-Free Guarantee
Missed a spot? Text a photo within 24 hours and the team comes back to fix it at no charge.
★★★★★ "She is reliable too; if she tells you she is going to be there at 9, she is." diane vance, Google review Read our reviews on GoogleBased at 16737 Oak Bough Dr, Conroe, TX 77302 House cleaning services in Conroe, TX and nearby towns
What Is Make Ready Cleaning?
Between Keys and Lease
Make ready cleaning is the detailed clean of an empty unit that happens after the old tenant moves out and repairs are done, and before the unit is shown or leased again. It is the last step before a property manager signs the unit off as rent-ready.
Property management guides describe the make-ready as one part of a longer tenant turnover. A standard make-ready often takes 3 to 5 days from key handback to sign-off, and many managers aim to finish within 7 to 10 days to limit vacancy.
What Is the Difference Between Make Ready and Move Out Cleaning?
Make ready cleaning and move out cleaning cover a similar empty-home checklist, but they are booked by different people at different moments. A tenant books a move out clean to get a deposit back; an owner or manager books the make-ready to lease the unit again.
| Item | Move out cleaning | Make ready cleaning |
|---|---|---|
| Who books it | The departing tenant or seller | Landlord, property manager, realtor or owner |
| When | On or right after moving day | After repairs and paint, before showings |
| Goal | Pass the move-out inspection | Pass the rent-ready or listing walk-through |
| Paint and repair dust | Usually none | Often heavy, from the repair crew |
| Dust Bunnies Be Gone page | Move out cleaning | This page |
★★★★★ "She is reliable too; if she tells you she is going to be there at 9, she is." diane vance, Google review Read it on Google
- 5.0 stars on Google
- Insured and background-checked
- 100% Dust-Free Guarantee
- Monica answers calls and texts
Not sure what you need? Text a few photos to (346) 825-5033 and Monica will tell you which clean fits.
Want a price for make-ready and rental turnover cleaning? Free written estimate by call or text, no pressure.
What a Make Ready Cleaning Checklist Covers
Empty-Unit Scope, Room by Room
A Dust Bunnies Be Gone make ready cleaning checklist covers every surface in an empty unit, inside and out, including the places a tenant never cleaned: cabinet shelves, appliance interiors, window tracks and the dust the painter left on the trim.
| Room | Make-ready tasks |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | Cabinet fronts, counters, backsplash, sink, stovetop, range hood, microwave inside, appliance exteriors |
| Bathrooms | Tub, shower, glass, toilet inside and behind, vanity, mirror, fixtures descaled, exhaust fan cover |
| Bedrooms and living areas | Closet shelves, light fixtures, outlet and switch plates, window sills, cobwebs |
| Whole unit | Baseboards, vents, paint and drywall dust wiped, floors vacuumed and mopped by hand |
| Entry | Front door threshold, entry tile, light switch, porch light cover where reachable |
Make Ready Add-Ons
- Inside the oven: $35
- Inside the fridge: $35
- Interior cabinets and drawers: $40+
- Blinds: $15 per blind
- Interior windows: $10 each
- Ceiling fans: $5 per fan
- Doors and door frames: $25
- Pet hair from the last tenant's animals: $50
Where Does Cleaning Fit in a Make Ready?
Cleaning comes last in a make ready, after every trade that makes dust is finished. Booking the clean too early means paying to clean twice.
- 1 Move-out inspection and photos
- 2 Repairs: drywall, fixtures, hardware
- 3 Paint and touch-up
- 4 Flooring or carpet work
- 5 Make ready cleaning by Dust Bunnies Be Gone
- 6 Final walk-through and rent-ready sign-off
Ask Monica anything first. She answers calls and texts herself.
Kitchens Degreased and shining
How Much Does Make Ready Cleaning Cost?
Flat Quotes per Unit
Dust Bunnies Be Gone make ready cleaning starts at $150 per unit, and real turnovers have run up to $450, so plan on $150-$350+ for most houses, townhomes and apartments. Every unit gets a flat written quote before the team goes in.
| Unit | Typical Dust Bunnies Be Gone make-ready price |
|---|---|
| Smaller apartment or condo, light condition | From $150 |
| 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhome, 1,400 sq ft (real job, two-person team) | $450 flat |
| Larger house or heavy tenant wear | $350+, quoted from photos |
| Common add-ons | Inside oven $35, inside fridge $35, interior cabinets $40+, blinds $15 each |
What Moves a Make Ready Price
- Square footage and number of bathrooms
- How the last tenant left it: grease, soap scum, pet hair
- Paint and drywall dust left by the repair crew
- Appliances and cabinets that need the inside cleaned
- Blinds and windows that need detailing
How Do Landlords Budget for a Turnover?
Landlords budget for a turnover by pricing each step, and cleaning is usually one of the smaller line items. Industry guides put the average rental turnover near $2,500 once paint, repairs, flooring and vacancy are counted.
| Turnover cost | Who usually handles it |
|---|---|
| Repairs and paint | Handyman or paint crew |
| Flooring or carpet | Flooring vendor |
| Make ready cleaning | Dust Bunnies Be Gone, from $150 |
| Lost rent each vacant day | The owner, which is why speed matters |
Hold your date with a $50 deposit. Venmo, Zelle or Apple Pay. Free estimate first.
Make Ready Cleaning for Property Managers and Landlords
One Standard on Every Unit
Make ready cleaning for property managers works best when every unit is cleaned to the same written standard. Dust Bunnies Be Gone cleans every turn from Monica's checklist, so unit 4 looks like unit 12.
- Flat, per-unit pricing from photos or a walkthrough
- Empty-unit focus, so nothing slows the team down
- Tell us how the team gets in when you book
- One checklist for every unit, so turns stay consistent
- Guaranteed: report a miss within 24 hours and the team comes back free
- Owner on call, so you reach the person who can fix a problem
How Long Should a Make Ready Take?
A full make ready should take about 3 to 10 days from key handback to rent-ready, and the cleaning itself usually takes a single day. Larger or heavily worn units can take longer.
| Make-ready step | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Move-out inspection | Same day as key handback |
| Repairs and paint | 1 to 5 days |
| Flooring | 1 to 2 days, if needed |
| Make ready cleaning | One visit, often a two-person team |
| Final walk-through | Same day as the clean or the next morning |
Missed spot? We come back free. Every clean is backed by the 100% Dust-Free Guarantee.
Make Ready Cleaning for Realtors and Home Sellers
Listing-Ready Before the Photos
Make ready cleaning for realtors gets a vacant listing photo-ready and showing-ready, so buyers see shining counters and clean floors instead of the last owner's dust. Book it after staging repairs and before the photographer.
- Clean interior windows for brighter listing photos ($10 each)
- Dust ceiling fans that show up in wide shots ($5 per fan)
- Shine the kitchen and bathrooms buyers open first
- Clean inside the oven and fridge buyers will open ($35 each)
- Re-touch between showings with a one-time visit
Should a House Be Cleaned Before Listing Photos?
Yes. A house should be cleaned before listing photos because cameras pick up streaked glass, dusty fans and smudged stainless steel that people barely notice in person.
| Photo problem | Make-ready fix |
|---|---|
| Hazy windows and glare | Interior windows cleaned |
| Dust on fan blades | Fans wiped blade by blade |
| Smudged appliances | Stainless wiped with the grain |
| Water spots in showers | Glass and fixtures descaled |
Serving Conroe, The Woodlands, Kingwood and nearby towns. Owner-led, background-checked and insured.
Make Ready Cleaning and Texas Security Deposits
What Landlords and Tenants Should Know
Make ready cleaning and Texas security deposits are linked, because the condition of the unit at move-out is what decides any deduction. Texas Property Code Section 92.103 gives landlords 30 days after the tenant surrenders the unit to refund the deposit.
- Section 92.104 bars keeping any part of a deposit for normal wear and tear
- Section 92.001 defines normal wear and tear as deterioration from intended use
- Damage from negligence, carelessness, accident or abuse is not normal wear and tear
- A landlord who deducts must give an itemized list of the deductions
Can a Landlord Charge a Tenant for Cleaning in Texas?
A Texas landlord can deduct for damage and for charges the lease allows, but not for normal wear and tear. The lease wording matters, so landlords and tenants should read it and get legal advice for a specific dispute.
| Situation | General rule |
|---|---|
| Light dust and normal scuffs | Normal wear and tear, not deductible |
| Grease caked in the oven, trash left behind | Often treated as beyond normal use |
| Lease lists a cleaning fee | Follow the lease terms |
| No forwarding address given | Refund can wait until one is provided (Section 92.107) |
This section is general information, not legal advice.
★★★★★ "She is reliable too; if she tells you she is going to be there at 9, she is." diane vance, Google review Read it on Google
- 5.0 stars on Google
- Insured and background-checked
- 100% Dust-Free Guarantee
- Monica answers calls and texts
Not sure what you need? Text a few photos to (346) 825-5033 and Monica will tell you which clean fits.
Want a price for make-ready and rental turnover cleaning? Free written estimate by call or text, no pressure.
Why Owners Trust Dust Bunnies Be Gone With Make Ready Cleaning
Repeat Turns, Same Standard
Dust Bunnies Be Gone is an owner-led cleaning team. Every cleaner is background-checked and trained in Monica's cleaning methods and written checklist, every clean is backed by her 100% Dust-Free Guarantee, and you can reach the owner directly.
Turning a unit you also rent short-term? See Airbnb cleaning. For occupied rentals, see apartment cleaning, or compare every service on the house cleaning services page.
★★★★★ "Needed help cleaning my home after I moved out. Monica came In and got it ready for me. 1 year later I hired her services again to clean my apartment after I moved out and again she came in and had it looking brand new. Absolutely the best cleaning service I've ever used." Katherine Wheeler, Google review, a month ago Read it on Google
★★★★★ "Great communication! She was very good at explaining and going over what would be done. Great, affordable price. & amazing work!" Courtney Ortiz, Google review Read it on Google
- 5.0 stars on Google
- Insured and background-checked
- 100% Dust-Free Guarantee
- Monica answers calls and texts
- 5.0 stars on Google from 13 reviews
- Insured , with background-checked cleaners
- Women-owned and Latino-owned small business
- Recurring commercial client already on the schedule
- $50 deposit holds the date, then pay by Venmo, Zelle or Apple Pay
Ask Monica anything first. She answers calls and texts herself.
Where Our Make Ready Cleaning Reaches Near You
Leaving From Oak Bough Drive
The team works out of 16737 Oak Bough Dr, Conroe, TX 77302 and cleans vacant rentals and listings across Montgomery County and north Harris County. See home base on the Conroe, TX location page and every covered town on the service areas page.
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Business | Dust Bunnies Be Gone LLC |
| Address | 16737 Oak Bough Dr, Conroe, TX 77302 |
| Phone | (346) 825-5033, call or text |
| monica@dustbunniesbegone.com | |
| Hours | Mon to Fri 9am to 3pm, Sat 9am to 8pm, 24/7 customer service by call or text |
| Reviews | 5.0 stars on Google, 13 reviews |
★★★★★ "Being a full time working mom is stressful enough but I'm lucky to have Monica making it so much easier coming home to a clean and refreshing house." Marbella Andara, Google review Read it on Google
Hold your date with a $50 deposit. Venmo, Zelle or Apple Pay. Free estimate first.
Make Ready Cleaning FAQ
Manager Questions
01
Does the unit need to be empty?
Yes. Make ready cleaning is priced for a vacant unit. Furniture or boxes left behind slow the team down and can change the quote.
02
Should utilities be on?
Yes. The team needs running water and power to clean, mop and vacuum. Lights on also help the team spot every streak.
03
Do I need to be there?
No. Tell us how the team gets in when you book, and you can reach the owner directly by call or text while the unit is being cleaned.
04
Do you clean carpets?
The team vacuums carpets thoroughly. Hot water extraction or stain treatment is a carpet cleaning company's job and is best done before the make ready clean.
05
Can you clean right after the painters finish?
Yes, once the paint is dry and the crew has packed up. Cleaning while other trades are still working means the dust lands right back.
06
Do you offer pricing for more than one unit?
Each unit gets its own flat written quote based on size and condition. Send the list of units and photos, and Monica will price them together.
07
What if the manager finds a missed spot at the walk-through?
Report it within 24 hours with a photo. Under the 100% Dust-Free Guarantee the team returns and fixes it at no charge.
08
What is make ready cleaning in real estate?
In real estate, make ready cleaning means preparing a vacant home for the next tenant or buyer: a detailed, empty-home clean after repairs and before showings or move-in.
Reviewed by Monica Richardson, Owner, Dust Bunnies Be Gone LLC
Book Make Ready Cleaning Near You
Your Next Turn, Handled
Text the address, square footage and a few move-out photos, and Monica will send a flat written quote. Call or text (346) 825-5033 or email monica@dustbunniesbegone.com to lock in the date.
