How clean for deposit back?

Cleaner than move-in condition. Take photos of everything. Landlords look at oven, bathroom, and walls closely.

Should I hire a cleaner?

If your deposit is $1,000+ and you're short on time, a professional move-out clean ($200-400) is worth it. They have experience with deposit expectations.

What about wall holes?

Small nail holes: spackle, sand, touch-up paint. Large holes may need patching. Most leases allow small picture holes.

How long does it take?

4-8 hours for a 1-2 bedroom apartment once empty. Easier when furniture is already out. Start with kitchen and bathroom.

Absolutely. Photo every room, every surface, timestamp everything. This is your proof if there's a deposit dispute.

Move-Out Cleaning Checklist — Get Your Deposit Back

Every room, every surface. Kitchen to bathroom. Leave it cleaner than you found it. Get that deposit back.

Photo everything before AND after. Kitchen and bathroom matter most. Patch nail holes. Clean oven and fridge inside. Empty means clean.

📥 Download Move-Out Checklist

Print. Check everything. Take photos. Get your full deposit back.

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Cleaner than move-in. Photo everything. Oven and bathroom matter most.

If deposit is $1,000+, pro clean $200-400 is worth it.

Small: spackle, sand, paint. Large: patch first. Check lease.

4-8 hours for 1-2 bedroom when empty. Start kitchen + bathroom.

Yes. Every room, every surface, timestamped. Proof for disputes.

Move-Out Cleaning Checklist — Get Your Deposit Back

🍳 Kitchen

🚿 Bathroom

🛋️ All Rooms

🏠 Final Checks

📥 Download Move-Out Checklist

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Move-Out Cleaning Checklist — Get Your Deposit Back

🍳 Kitchen

🚿 Bathroom

🛋️ All Rooms

🏠 Final Checks

📥 Download Move-Out Checklist

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