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Move-out cleaning that gets the deposit back
An empty home cleaned to move-out inspection standard — inside the oven, inside the cabinets, and every surface a landlord runs a finger along.
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- US planning estimate $180–$500 per home
- 3–6 hours
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Prices shown are each pro's own published rates for move-out cleaning. Confirm the exact scope of your job when you book.
What move-out cleaning usually costs
$180–$500 US planning estimate, per home
Driven by the size of the home. Carpet cleaning and interior windows are often quoted separately — check, because those are what inspections catch.
A typical US range to plan around, not a quote: every professional on Task Masters sets their own price, and you see it before you book. Move-out cleaning is listed here and priced after a look at the work.
What a move-out cleaning job normally includes
- Inside the oven, cooktop, range hood and refrigerator
- Inside all cabinets, drawers and closets
- Full bathroom descale — shower screens, tiles, grout and fittings
- Baseboards, door frames, light switches, handles and interior windows
- Floors vacuumed and mopped throughout, trash cans emptied
About move-out cleaning
Move-out cleaning is a different job from a regular clean: the home is empty, nothing is skipped because furniture is in the way, and the standard is whatever an inspection will accept rather than whatever looks tidy. That means inside the oven and the refrigerator, inside every cabinet and drawer, baseboards, window interiors, and the parts of a bathroom that a weekly clean never reaches.
Move-out cleaning typically runs $180 to $500 for an average home, and is usually priced per home rather than hourly because the scope is defined by a checklist. Size drives most of the number: a studio sits near the bottom, a four-bedroom house near the top or above it. Carpet cleaning and interior window cleaning are frequently quoted separately, so check whether your quote includes them — the two most common reasons a deposit is withheld are carpets and the oven. Book for after the movers have gone and before the final inspection, and leave the utilities connected.
Questions about move-out cleaning
Will this get my deposit back?
It removes the most common reason for a deduction, which is cleanliness. It cannot fix damage, marked walls or missing items — those are repair questions rather than cleaning ones. If you are worried about specific marks, mention them when you book so the cleaner can say what will lift.
Should the home be empty first?
Yes, ideally completely. The whole point is reaching what furniture normally hides. If a few large items cannot be moved, say so up front so the quote reflects it and there is no dispute about what was reachable.
Is carpet cleaning included?
Usually not by default — it is a separate service with separate equipment. Many leases specifically require professionally cleaned carpets at the end, so it is worth checking yours and booking both together.
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