What does a move-out clean include to get my deposit back?
A move-out clean should leave the rental as close as possible to how you received it: kitchen and bathrooms scrubbed, inside the oven, fridge and cabinets wiped, floors cleaned edge to edge, and baseboards and marks addressed. Check your lease and move-in report, because landlords judge deposits against them. A professional clean helps, but it cannot fix damage.
Move-out checklist
- Kitchen: inside and outside the oven, fridge, microwave and cabinets; counters, sink and backsplash
- Bathrooms: toilet, tub, shower, sink, mirrors and inside the cabinets
- Floors: vacuumed and mopped wall to wall, including closets
- Walls and baseboards: dust and scuffs removed where possible
- Windows, blinds, ceiling fans and light fixtures
- Trash removed and nothing left behind
Before you book
Compare the unit with your move-in report or photos, and schedule the cleaning after the movers leave so every corner is reachable.
Rapid Maid move-out pricing
A Rapid Maid move-in or move-out clean typically costs $239–$500+. Inside appliances, cabinets, walls and baseboards, and windows are add-ons you choose when you book. See move-out cleaning.
Quick FAQ
Does a professional clean guarantee my deposit back?
No one can guarantee that. Deposits depend on your lease, the landlord and any damage, but a thorough clean removes the most common cleaning deductions.
When should I schedule it?
After everything is moved out and before your final walk-through.
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