Will this guarantee I get my deposit back?

No cleaning company can guarantee a landlord's decision, but a thorough move-out clean covering appliances, cabinets, and baseboards addresses the most common deduction reasons.

Do I need to be there during the clean?

Not usually, as long as the crew has access to the unit and you've gone over any specific landlord checklist beforehand.

What's usually not included that I should ask about?

Inside-appliance cleaning, wall spot-cleaning, and carpet shampooing are often quoted separately from the base move-out clean.

Move-out cleaning to get your security deposit back

This is the specific job of cleaning a rental to the standard a landlord or property manager expects before returning a deposit, not a general tidy-up. It matters enough on its own that renters search for it separately from a routine move-out clean because the stakes are a withheld deposit.

Ask whether the crew cleans inside the oven, fridge, and cabinets, since those are the items most landlords check first.
Get confirmation on baseboards, window tracks, and light fixtures, common line items on move-out inspection checklists.
If your lease or property manager has a specific cleaning checklist, share it with the company before the job so nothing gets missed.

Some companies will offer a re-clean guarantee if the landlord flags something the crew missed, worth asking about before you book.

What it costs

Pricing tends to scale with square footage and how neglected the unit is, plus add-ons like inside-oven or inside-fridge cleaning that aren't always included in a base price. A studio or one-bedroom runs cheaper than a full house. Ask if the quote already includes appliance interiors and baseboards or if those are extra.

Top 3 by our score

Ranked from our published scoring of public Google reviews for move-in/move-out cleaning.

1. A.M.A Enterprises
5.0★ · 378 reviews

94
2. Crystal Clear Solutions Pressure Washing
5.0★ · 264 reviews

94
3. Southeast Detail, LLC
5.0★ · 330 reviews

94

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FAQ

Will this guarantee I get my deposit back?: No cleaning company can guarantee a landlord's decision, but a thorough move-out clean covering appliances, cabinets, and baseboards addresses the most common deduction reasons.
Do I need to be there during the clean?: Not usually, as long as the crew has access to the unit and you've gone over any specific landlord checklist beforehand.
What's usually not included that I should ask about?: Inside-appliance cleaning, wall spot-cleaning, and carpet shampooing are often quoted separately from the base move-out clean.

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