How To
Move-Out Cleaning Checklist to Get Your Deposit Back
5 min read · Updated 2026-10-30
Landlords most often deduct for dirty ovens and fridges, bathroom buildup, wall marks, and items left behind. Clean inside every appliance and cabinet, remove all belongings, and take dated photos of each room before you hand back the keys.
What gets deducted
Landlords most often deduct for dirty ovens and fridges, bathroom buildup, wall marks, and items left behind. Clean inside every appliance and cabinet, remove all belongings, and take dated photos of each room before you hand back the keys.
- Inside oven, fridge, microwave
- Tub, shower glass, toilet base
- Baseboards, blinds, ceiling fans
- Patio and garage swept
- Every item removed
Under Florida law
Florida Statute 83.49 gives landlords a set window to return a deposit or send written notice of a claim — keep your photos until it's settled.
Clean + haul in one visit
Text photos to (561) 345-9808 — you get a price back before anyone shows up, and you never pay for an estimate visit.
Common questions
Should I clean before or after moving furniture out?
After — you can't clean under and behind furniture until it's gone.
Get a flat price today
All Out Rubbish serves every city in Palm Beach and Broward County. Text one photo and get a flat quote back — same-day pickup costs no extra.