Secure Deposit With Move-Out Carpet Cleaning Proof

Cost Savings

Checklist Tasks

• Check your lease or ask landlord if pro carpet cleaning is required upon move-out.
• Get written estimates from two licensed cleaners with details on services and chemicals.
• Schedule cleaning after moving furniture but before final inspection to avoid new stains.
• Have cleaners document pre-existing carpet damage with timestamped photos for records.
• Ensure receipt shows address, date, and rooms cleaned for landlord verification.
• Request technician’s license and insurance info listed on receipt for compliance proof.
• Inspect carpets after cleaning for missed areas or odors; arrange re-cleaning if needed.
• Take your own before-and-after photos with visible date stamps for evidence.
• If you had pets, verify receipt specifies ‘pet treatment’ if required in lease.
• Store both digital and paper copies of the receipt securely to avoid loss.
• Send receipt and photos to landlord prior to final walkthrough as documentation.
• Keep all cleaner communications and receipts in case landlord questions validity.