In the middle of your big move, the last thing you want to deal with is cleaning your old living space. You’ve got so many other things to coordinate, and you’re probably working with a short timeline, so finding the time to prepare your home for its new occupants can feel impossible.
But aside from the time it takes, cleaning your home after living in it for so long also takes a great deal of effort. No doubt certain areas of the home have accumulated dust and dirt over the years, particularly under and behind furniture and appliances, and it will take a lot of elbow-grease to get those areas fresh and clean again. The rest of your home will also need to be cleaned to a much higher standard than normal since no one wants to move into a dirty space.
If you have a landlord, this is even more important. Handing over a clean and undamaged home is the key to getting back your security deposit.